Bauchi Governor Grants Clemency to 73 Inmates, Offers N100,000 Each for Reintegration
In a significant act of compassion during the holy month of Ramadan, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has granted unconditional pardons to 73 inmates across the state’s correctional facilities. Each beneficiary received N100,000 to support their reintegration into society, reinforcing the government’s commitment to rehabilitation over punishment. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Mohammed emphasized […]
Yobe Stakeholders Applaud Tinubu Over NPC Commissioner Appointment
Yobe State residents, stakeholders, and community leaders have praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Alhaji Tonga Betara as the new commissioner for the National Population Commission (NPC). The appointment reflects confidence in Betara’s record of service and the administration’s commitment to merit-based public service. Betara, who recently retired as Head of Service of the Yobe […]
Adamu Aliero Affirms APC Loyalty, Counters Defection Rumours in Kebbi
The Senator representing Kebbi Central, Adamu Aliero, has reassured his supporters of his continued commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his absence at the party’s recent Kebbi state congress. Political observers noted heightened attention during the congress, with three serving senators absent, sparking rumours of possible internal fractures. Addressing these speculations during a […]
Media Experts Warn of Misinformation Risks in the Age of Citizen Journalism
Journalists are being urged to step up efforts against misinformation and disinformation as citizen journalism and artificial intelligence reshape the media landscape. The warning was issued at a symposium organized by Open African Tribune in Lekki, Lagos, themed “Citizen Journalism in the Age of the Algorithm.” Naakuu Paul-Birabi, Editor-in-Chief of Open African Tribune, stressed the […]
Bauchi Residents Lament Ordeal After Deadly Bandit Attacks Force Mass Displacement
Residents of several communities in Bauchi State have described the devastating impact of recent bandit attacks that forced them to abandon their homes and seek refuge in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Kashere, Gombe State. The victims, mostly from villages in the Kare-Kare axis around Digare in Gwana District, said repeated assaults by […]
FG Tightens Academic Record Verification to Curb Certificate Fraud
Nigeria’s Federal Government has intensified measures to stop certificate fraud by tightening the verification of academic records across tertiary institutions. The move is part of broader reforms designed to improve transparency and protect the credibility of Nigeria’s education system. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development during a national capacity-building programme focused on […]
FG Approves 100% Gratuity for Retiring Civil Servants in Nigeria
The Federal Government has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme for federal civil servants, allowing eligible retirees to receive gratuity equal to 100 percent of their total annual salary at the end of their service. The decision was endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during a meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The […]
Cuba Reports Fifth Death After US-Flagged Speedboat Shootout Near Havana
Cuban authorities have confirmed a fifth fatality following a violent confrontation between the country’s coast guard and a US-flagged speedboat near the island’s shores. The incident, which occurred on February 25, has intensified tensions surrounding alleged attempts to smuggle weapons into Cuba. According to officials from the Interior Ministry, one of the survivors identified as […]
Iran Missile Barrage Sparks Explosions Over Tel Aviv as Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates
Explosions rocked parts of Tel Aviv after Iran launched a fresh missile barrage targeting Israel’s commercial hub, escalating tensions in the growing Israel–Iran conflict. Emergency services responded quickly to several impact sites early Friday, while Israel’s air defense systems intercepted multiple incoming rockets. Although buildings were damaged in parts of central Israel, officials confirmed that […]
US Approves Temporary Sale of Stranded Russian Oil to India to Ease Global Energy Pressure
The United States government has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil, allowing shipments currently stranded at sea to be sold to India in an effort to maintain stability in the global energy market. According to a statement released on Thursday by the U.S. Treasury Department, the country issued a short-term licence authorising the delivery and […]