Over 33 Million Nigerians at Risk of Food Crisis by Mid-2025, UN Report Warns
The October Cadre Harmonisé report estimates that 33.1 million people across 26 states and the FCT could face a food and nutrition crisis between June and August 2025. This analysis, conducted by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, the World Food Programme, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, and other partners, was released […]
Federal Government Releases Funds for NASU Salaries and Pensioner Benefits
The Federal Government has allocated funds to settle outstanding salaries for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU) and to provide benefits for retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme. This was announced in a statement on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the […]
Former Akinyele Local Government Chairman Taoreed Jimoh Adedigba Passes Away
Taoreed Jimoh Adedigba, the former Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area, died on Friday. The news was confirmed by a close relative, Olamiposi Ishola, who spoke to the Daily Post, highlighting Adedigba’s reliability. Ishola expressed his grief, stating, “Good Night Egbon Mi, Taoreed Adedigba Jimoh. During your tenure, you reciprocated the love I showed during […]
NAFDAC Shuts Down Wuse Warehouse for Selling Expired Food Products Worth ₦87.5 Million
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Wuse, Abuja, for allegedly housing expired food products. The facility, located in Wuse Zone 4, contained expired and unregistered items valued at ₦87.5 million. NAFDAC reported that the warehouse operators were attempting to revalidate and resell these expired […]
IGP Egbetokun Calls Fainting of Suspects in Court a “Staged Act,” Reaffirms Police Commitment to Welfare
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has described the fainting of six suspects before their court arraignment as a staged act meant to draw negative attention. He emphasized that medical assistance was immediately provided, reflecting the police’s dedication to the welfare of those in their custody. On Friday, 76 suspects, mostly minors who appeared visibly malnourished, […]
Edo State Accountant General and Three Others Arrested by EFCC Over Alleged Misappropriation of N5 Billion Loan
Twelve days before the inauguration of a new administration in Edo State, the Accountant General, Julius Anelu, and three others were reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of misappropriating a N5 billion agricultural loan. The arrests took place on Thursday, and as of Friday evening, the officials remained in […]
Abuja Court Grants N10 Million Bail to 72 #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Most Defendants Are Minors
An Abuja Federal High Court has granted bail of N10 million each to 72 individuals accused of participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Presiding Judge Obiora Egwuatu set the bail conditions, requiring each defendant to provide two sureties in the same amount. One surety must be a civil servant at grade level 15 or above, […]
Manchester United Names Ruben Amorim New Head Coach
Manchester United has officially announced Ruben Amorim as its new head coach, replacing Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag was dismissed on Monday following Sunday’s loss to West Ham, which left the team 14th in the Premier League standings. Amorim, currently managing Sporting Lisbon, will assume his new role on November 11. He will oversee his […]
“President Tinubu Doesn’t Sleep until 5am”, Sunday Dare, Urges Patience Amid Reforms
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has called for understanding and patience as the administration implements sweeping reforms. Dare praised Tinubu’s courage in tackling the subsidy regime, which “was draining the country’s resources” and benefiting a select few. He noted that previous presidents had promised to end the […]
76 #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Including Minors, Appear in Court Amid Health Concerns
The 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters who have been detained arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for their scheduled arraignment before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. The group, which includes many minors, appeared visibly malnourished, with four individuals being rushed out of the courtroom as they struggled to stand. They looked sickly and were writhing in pain, […]