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Niger govt allocates N822m to 274 wards for local projects

Niger State Government Disburses N822 Million for Ward Development Projects Across 274 Wards

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

In a significant move to empower local communities, the Niger State government has disbursed N822,000,000 million to 274 wards across […]

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Adichie to lead artists in “Things Fall Apart” Festival in Enugu -- Organisers — Daily Nigerian

Chimamanda Adichie to Lead Things Fall Apart Festival in Enugu

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

Chimamanda Adichie to Lead Artists and Storytellers at Inaugural ‘Things Fall Apart Festival’ The literary world is abuzz with excitement […]

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I have been helping bandits buy fuel, food, water— Suspect confesses in Katsina

Katsina Man Arrested for Supplying Food and Fuel to Bandits

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

A shocking arrest has been made in Katsina State, Nigeria, where a 50-year-old man named Birish has been taken into […]

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Accidental discharge will not be tolerated, NSCDC warns armed personnel — Daily Nigerian

NSCDC Warns Personnel Against Accidental Discharge After Arms Training

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

In a bid to enhance security and maintain public trust, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ebonyi […]

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DR Congo may impose curbs on cobalt exports when existing ban ends

Congo May Extend Cobalt Export Curbs to Stabilize Market

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

Cobalt Export Curbs: Democratic Republic of Congo Weighs Options as Ban Nears End In a move that could significantly impact […]

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South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa to meet with Donald Trump in US next week

US and South Africa: A Meeting to Ease Tensions Over White Farmers and Racial Tensions

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

Tensions between South Africa and the United States have been simmering for months, and a recent development may indicate a […]

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JAMB: Ohanaeze rejects resit exam, demands 300 scores for S'East candidates

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Rejects JAMB’s Plan for Fresh Exam Due to Errors in UTME Results

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

A recent decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule an examination for candidates affected by errors […]

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Tension over alleged ‘deadly rice’ in circulation

Deadly Rice Rumor Debunked in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

Tension is running high in parts of Ogun and Lagos States, Nigeria, due to rumors circulating about deadly rice being […]

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Security summit waste of resources, ex-lawmaker tackles Senate — Daily Nigerian

Former Lawmaker Calls National Security Summit a Waste of Time and Resources

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

Nigeria’s National Security Summit Sparks Criticism as Waste of Time and Resources A former member of the House of Representatives, […]

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UTME 2025 controversy: Stakeholders set agenda for Nigerian govt

JAMB Apologizes for 2025 UTME Errors as Stakeholders Call for Education Reform

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Nigeria has been marred by controversy, with thousands of candidates threatening to […]

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