In a significant cultural ceremony that focuses on the rare qualities of honour, service and solidarity with the Tiv Nation, the Tiv Area Traditional Council (TATC) is set to bestow prestigious honorific chieftaincy titles on distinguished Nigerians today, Saturday, December 13. The event, which holds deep traditional and symbolic value, is being presided over by…
A United States congressional delegation led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded a multi-day fact-finding mission to Nigeria and is now preparing a classified, high-level briefing for U.S. President Donald Trump before the end of the month.
The mission focused on escalating violence in parts of Nigeria and allegations of targeted killings that some…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, unwholesome, and expired products valued at over ₦5 billion, in a major clampdown on illicit goods endangering public health.
The destruction exercise, carried out at a designated dumpsite in Nasarawa State, included a wide range of dangerous items such as fake…
December 12, 2025 — In a decisive move set to reshape the petroleum market and offer relief to millions of Nigerians, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in its ex-depot petrol price to ₦699 per litre, down from ₦828. The new price, representing a ₦129 cut, took effect on December 11, 2025.This…
In a major push to boost youth employment and modernize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have announced the expansion of the AgriHub programme, targeting the empowerment of 30,000 young Nigerians.
The scaled-up initiative aims to equip young people with practical agribusiness skills,…
Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has once again earned global recognition as she celebrates her eighth appearance on Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women list for 2025 — a milestone that underscores her sustained influence on the global economic stage.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), who has become a symbol of principled leadership…
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A warm congratulations to our Benue brother, Brigadier General Raymond Utsaha, on your promotion to Major General. This rise reflects years of steady service, discipline, and loyalty to the country you swore to protect.Your journey reminds us that commitment still matters, and that true…
Chief Bemgba Iortyom, a prominent PDP chieftain, former Publicity Secretary of the party's Benue chapter, and declared 2027 governorship aspirant, has sharply condemned the Northern regional security arrangement, calling it a "dangerous compromise" that overlooks Benue's acute threats from herder invasions and armed militias.
Delivering his critique during a press briefing on Thursday, December…
In the wake of the recent withdrawal of 11,566 policemen from individuals and private establishments nationwide, several high-profile Nigerians have begun making plans to seek alternative security arrangements through the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The directive—issued as part of an ongoing effort to redeploy police personnel back to core operational duties—has left…
Prominent Nigerian cybersecurity expert, Charles Awuzie, has ignited a national conversation with a strongly worded open letter urging the Nigerian government and lawmakers to immediately liberalise and democratise the private security industry, using South Africa as a working model.
In a viral post that has been widely shared across social media platforms, Awuzie drew a…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected assertions by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that the government has met the union’s demands, insisting that its nationwide strike remains firmly in force.In a statement issued late Monday, NARD described the Ministry’s claims as “misleading and premature,” stressing that none of the core…
Yo, soundwave surfers! It's your favorite MIB entertainment blogger back at it, still buzzing from Nigeria's epic sweep in last year's Best African Music Performance category (shoutout to those four Naija bangers that had us all on our feet). But whew—fast forward to November 7, 2025, when the Recording Academy dropped the 2026 Grammy nominations…
