Author: Maryam Sulaiman

A fresh batch of 180 Nigerian migrants, predominantly women and children, has safely arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos via a chartered flight from Libya.The evacuation was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) as part of its ongoing mission to combat irregular migration and provide critical aid to vulnerable returnees. Prior to their return, many of the passengers had faced severe hardships, including exploitation, detention, and deep uncertainty during their attempts to migrate abroad. READ MORE: Safe Return: Zamfara police rescue stolen 10-day-old baby, arrest suspect Upon landing, the IOM provided them with immediate necessities,…

The Federal Government has intensified health screening and surveillance across Nigeria’s land borders, airports, and seaports in response to an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus disease. This proactive measure comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) lowered its count of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa to 116, down from a previous estimate of over 900, while confirmed cases have reached 330.The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare confirmed the strategy in a statement released on Tuesday, signed by Ado Bako, the Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations. The ministry clarified that while there…

President Bola Tinubu is set to address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12 as the centerpiece of this year’s Democracy Day celebrations. The announcement follows the inauguration of an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Tuesday, which was tasked by the Federal Government to oversee the 2026 Democracy Day events across Nigeria. According to the approved schedule, the official lineup kicks off with a World Press Conference on June 4, followed by special Juma’at prayers on June 5, and an inter-denominational church service on June 7. The commemoration continues with a Democracy Day public lecture on June 9, and…

‎‎‎African Ambassadors, U.S. Policymakers, Global Investors, Business Leaders and Development Experts to Convene in Washington, D.C. for a Landmark Africa–U.S. Economic Summit‎‎ The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Africa’s economic transformation through strategic partnerships, trade promotion, investment facilitation, and leadership engagement, is proud to officially unveil the 2026 edition of the African Ambassadors’ Economic Forum (AAEFORUM) to partner with Ayanda Media and Forbes.‎‎The event is scheduled to take place from July 16–19, 2026, at the prestigious Westin Crystal City Hotel, VA, Washington, D.C.‎Positioned as one of the most significant Africa–United…

The Supreme Court has delivered a final verdict on the legal dispute surrounding the merger of Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc. On Monday, the apex court dismissed an appeal that sought to block the transaction and ordered the appellants to pay N10 million in costs to each respondent The ruling was passed down by a five-member Supreme Court panel, led by Justice Tijani Abubakar, in Appeal No. SC/CV/132/2026. This case originated from Appeal No. CA/LAG/CV/137/2025 and Suit No. FHC/L/MISC/734/2025. In a significant legal move, the court dismissed the appeal for lacking merit and utilized its powers under Section…

The Federal Government has ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to stop sending retiring civil servants on a compulsory three-month pre-retirement leave. The government clarified that such a holiday does not exist anywhere within the Public Service Rules (PSR). This directive was made public through a circular signed by Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The document was distributed to ministers, permanent secretaries, service chiefs, heads of agencies, and other top public sector administrators. In the circular, titled “Correct Interpretation of Public Service Rule 120243 on Pre-Retirement Activities,” Walson-Jack pointed out that various MDAs…

The Nigerian Navy is celebrating its 70th Platinum Jubilee today, marking 70 years since it was founded as the Naval Defence Force in 1956. The 2-week celebration, themed “Seven Decades of Operational Excellence,” began May 21 and runs through June 4 across Lagos and naval formations nationwide. President Bola Tinubu led an International Fleet Review at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Lagos. As part of the anniversary, the Navy commissioned three new vessels: NNS Bambina, NNS Grara, and NNS Olouibiri. During the celebrations, the Navy also launched a Combined Maritime Task Force for the Gulf of Guinea designed for rapid…

Anger boiled over in Ibadan on Monday as residents flooded the streets to protest the ongoing captivity of pupils and teachers kidnapped in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Frustrated by the lack of progress, demonstrators issued a stark warning to authorities: resolve the security crisis or face a total boycott of the 2027 elections. Organized by the Oyo State chapter of the Take-It-Back Movement, the demonstration drew a passionate crowd of distraught parents, students, and civic-minded residents. READ MORE: Oyo State defies terrorists after Oriire School kidnapping The march kicked off at the bustling Mokola Roundabout before…

Public primary and secondary school classrooms across Oyo State are empty today, following an indefinite strike ordered by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). The industrial action, which took effect on Monday, June 1, 2026, was triggered by the ongoing captivity of teachers and pupils kidnapped over two weeks ago. The NUT’s national leadership directed the total withdrawal of services because the rescue and safe release of the victims “remain uncertain”. The union emphasized that the prolonged captivity has sparked widespread fear among educators, left parents terrified to send their children to school, and raised communal tensions. This total shutdown…

The Plateau State Police Command has taken two suspected members of the infamous Sara-Suka gang into custody during a security sweep designed to curb criminal operations across sections of the Jos North Local Government Area. Police sources indicate that the suspects were caught after intelligence reports tied them to recent violent clashes and disturbances that have unnerved several neighborhoods within the Jos metropolis. During the targeted raid, security personnel managed to recover an assortment of dangerous weapons along with quantities of suspected illicit drugs, which authorities believe were being used to fuel their criminal endeavors. READ MORE: Oyo State defies…