Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for several categories of officers, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The extraordinary measure—unprecedented in recent years—comes amid a surge in mass abductions and escalating violence across multiple states. A Month of Alarming Abductions The recent weeks has recorded over 600 cases of mass abductions in November alone. Among the most disturbing incidents were: The kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State The abduction of 38 worshippers in Kwara State The kidnapping of 25 students in Kebbi State Several other coordinated attacks across the North-West…

In early December 2025, U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore, representing Virginia’s Second District in the House of Representatives, arrived in Nigeria on what he described as a mission “in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people.” Moore shared his visit on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, saying, “Just ending a very productive visit to Nigeria and rounds of meetings. More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great!” Although Moore did not disclose all the specifics of his trip, analysts believe it is closely linked to ongoing investigations into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has officially released the registration guidelines for the 2026 UTME, providing prospective candidates with detailed instructions on how to register, what to check, and common pitfalls to avoid. The announcement — made on Sunday via the Board’s official X (formerly Twitter), handle — aims to help hopefuls smoothly navigate the upcoming registration cycle. Registration Window & Sale of Forms The 2026 UTME forms will be on sale from Friday, 31 January 2026 to Saturday, 8 March 2026. Prospective candidates are urged to complete their registration within this window to avoid missing the deadline.…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State — a major development in one of the most alarming school abductions in recent years. The breakthrough, reported on Sunday by TVC News and Channels Television, comes more than two weeks after armed men invaded the remote community and whisked hundreds of children and teachers into the bush. As of press time, federal authorities had yet to issue an official statement confirming the release, though multiple security sources…

French President, Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that he recently spoke with Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with their conversation focusing squarely on the escalating terrorist threat in Northern Nigeria. The disclosure, made in a statement posted on his official X account, underscores France’s growing concern about the deteriorating security situation in West Africa’s most populous nation. Macron said he used the call to express France’s solidarity with Nigeria at a time when the country faces intensifying attacks from terrorist groups, bandit networks, and armed criminal gangs. According to him, the French people “stand in solidarity” with Nigerians confronting insecurity on…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has raised an alarm over the discovery of 15 fake companies operating across Nigeria, cautioning the public to avoid any form of dealings with the entities, which parade falsified registration details despite not appearing in the Commission’s official database. According to the CAC, the alert followed a surge in public complaints linking the suspicious companies to dubious business transactions and potential fraud. The Commission said the development prompted a thorough verification process, which revealed that the entities in question were never registered and had been using fabricated RC (Registered Company), and BN (Business Name), numbers…

The United States is preparing to sign a series of multi-year Bilateral Agreements on Global Health Cooperation with dozens of countries receiving U.S. health assistance, marking one of the largest shifts in U.S. global health policy in decades. The agreements, rolled out under the America First Global Health Strategy, aim to strengthen partnerships while transitioning greater long-term responsibility to partner governments. A New Framework for Global Health Cooperation U.S. officials say the agreements will establish a “comprehensive and shared vision” for future collaboration on disease prevention and health system resilience. By setting joint goals between the United States and partner…

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF), jet has reportedly crashed near Karabonde, a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, sparking fear and confusion among villagers who witnessed the dramatic incident. Shock in Karabonde as Jet Goes Down The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, according to multiple local sources. Residents said the jet descended rapidly before crashing on open land “very close to town,” raising alarms as loud explosions echoed through the area. A Niger State–based media outlet, Lapai TV, first broke the news on its official Facebook page, posting a 57-second video accompanied by the caption:…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has issued a strong warning that leading fintech companies—including OPay and Moniepoint—risk being placed on a regulatory watchlist for allegedly enabling the operations of unregistered Point of Sale (POS), agents across Nigeria. In a new enforcement notice released on Friday, the Commission stated that any fintech platform found facilitating the activities of unregistered POS operators will be reported to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for appropriate regulatory sanctions. The notice is part of an intensified nationwide crackdown designed to restore compliance within Nigeria’s rapidly expanding agent-banking and financial technology ecosystem. According to the CAC,…

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has formally announced his resignation from the party, ending decades of active involvement in the PDP’s national politics. Ologbondiyan disclosed his departure in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter), account on Saturday morning. He revealed that he had notified the chairman of his Okekoko Ward 09, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, of his decision to withdraw his membership, citing personal reasons for his exit. In the letter he shared publicly, titled “NOTIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP WITHDRAWAL,” the former PDP spokesperson expressed gratitude to party…

As the 2025 Yuletide draws near, President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his company’s readiness to deliver 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), daily — a supply volume he insists will finally bring an end to Nigeria’s decades-long fuel scarcity crises. The pledge, which aligns with the ongoing output from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, comes at a time when the refinery says it is supplying between 40–50 million litres of petrol daily, with expectations to scale further to keep fuel stations wet throughout the festive season and into 2026. “Fuel Queues Are History” — Dangote…

The stage is officially set for the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. The full group-stage draw for the 2026 tournament has been confirmed, unveiling all 12 groups that will shape the opening chapter of this expanded 48-team competition. Hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the upcoming World Cup promises unprecedented drama, fresh rivalries, and new opportunities for emerging football nations. With the groups now finalised and the path to the knockout rounds taking shape, fans around the world can finally begin charting their teams’ journeys toward global glory. Draw Day: What Happened The group-stage draw for the…