Australia Student Visa Applications Drop 32%
National News – International student visa applications to Australia have declined sharply, falling by 32 per cent between 2023 and 2025, according to an ICEF Monitor report cited on Thursday, April 23, 2026, highlighting a growing strain on Australia’s international education sector. The report shows that the drop involves applicants from major source countries including […]
Jigawa Assembly Orders Recovery of Missing Funds
National News – On Wednesday in Dutse, the Jigawa State House of Assembly ordered the recovery of missing public funds and the sanctioning of officials found guilty of financial irregularities across state ministries and the 27 local government councils. The decision followed the consideration of a Public Accounts Committee report covering audited accounts from 2019 […]
Ibadan Defections Boost Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
National News – Former Senate Chief Whip Hosea Agboola led a major political shift in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, as more than 1,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party officially moved into the All Progressives Congress under the Alleluyah Reformed Movement. The political event, staged at A3 Hotel in Sango, Ibadan, […]
NELFUND Warns Students Over Fake Loan Portal
National News – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a warning on Thursday, April 23, 2026, alerting students nationwide about fraudulent websites posing as official portals for its interest-free student loan programme. The agency said scammers are circulating fake 2026 registration links, falsely claiming presidential approval for a new application window under President […]
Tinubu Hosts Jonathan in Abuja Meeting
National News – President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday at about 4pm, received former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting brought both leaders together for discussions on West African political stability, regional diplomacy, and Nigeria’s role within ECOWAS. It was held inside the President’s office in a calm and informal […]
Journalist Assault Sparks Outrage in Rivers
National News – Tension has risen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after broadcast journalist Allwell Ene was violently attacked by suspected hoodlums while carrying out his reporting duties on Monday. The incident occurred at Garrison Junction, a busy area in the city, where Ene had gone to investigate alleged criminal activities. According to him, more […]
FG Mourns Ambassador-Designate Lele
National News – The Federal Government has confirmed the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who passed away on April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Türkiye, after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlining both the circumstances of his death and the […]
FG Launches Civil Servants Compensation Scheme
National News – The Federal Government has introduced a nationwide compensation framework designed to support civil servants who suffer injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, or death while on duty, marking a significant shift in public sector welfare policy. The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, […]
FG Moves to Ease Airline Debt Crisis
National News – Mounting pressure in Nigeria’s aviation sector has pushed the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, to consider a partial waiver of debts owed by domestic airlines, as operators struggle to stay afloat amid a crippling fuel crisis. The proposal emerged in Abuja on Wednesday during a high-level intervention meeting convened by Aviation […]
US Fraud Case Puts Nigerian Couple at Risk
National News – A Nigerian national, Opeyemi Olujobi, and his wife, Jennie Davidson, are facing up to 50 years in prison in the United States over an alleged $500,000 credit card fraud scheme. The charges were announced by prosecutors in New York, where the couple was arrested and is expected to stand trial. Authorities say […]