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 […]
Frank Mba, Other DIGs Set for Retirement as Seven AIGs Line Up for Promotion
Deputy Inspector-General Frank Mba and several senior officers are preparing to retire from the Nigeria Police Force following recent leadership changes at the top of the organisation. The development comes after the exit of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police. Disu was officially […]
Senate Summons Former NNPC Boss Mele Kyari Over ₦210 Trillion Audit Queries
Nigeria’s Senate has summoned former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited chief executive, Mele Kyari, over alleged financial discrepancies totaling ₦210 trillion uncovered in audit reports covering 2017 to 2023. The Senate committee investigating the financial records of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said the former management team must explain the massive figures flagged in the […]
US-Iran War Sparks Petrol Price Debate in Nigeria as Dangote, Marketers Trade Words
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing US-Iran conflict have intensified the petrol price debate in Nigeria, with oil marketers and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery exchanging claims over the true cost of fuel. Data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria indicated that imported petrol may currently be cheaper than fuel […]
Borno Boko Haram Attack: Hundreds Missing After Ngoshe Community Raid
Hundreds of residents are still missing after suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly midnight raid on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area, triggering mass displacement and fear across the region. The attack occurred around 1 a.m. on Wednesday when insurgents first targeted a military base before moving into residential areas, according to local […]
Tinubu Promotes Ibrahim Masari to Special Adviser on Political Affairs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promoted Ibrahim Masari to the position of Special Adviser on Political Affairs, a move that strengthens the administration’s political coordination ahead of key national developments. The announcement was made on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Masari will […]