The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has postponed the commencement of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course in Sokoto and Niger states due to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps. According to a statement issued on Friday by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the extension became necessary…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed as fake a viral notice circulating online which claims that a special redeployment window has been opened for corps members. The scheme issued the disclaimer on Friday through its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, warning corps members, parents, and guardians not to fall victim to fraudsters behind…
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has granted the Federal Government an additional three weeks to conclude negotiations over outstanding welfare and professional issues, warning that failure to reach a satisfactory agreement by August 31, 2026, could trigger a nationwide warning strike. The decision was reached during the association’s Emergency National Executive…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately withdraw a court order freezing an account belonging to the Osun State Government. The President issued the directive in a statement he personally signed on Thursday. Tinubu said he was deeply concerned by the timing of the EFCC’s action, explaining that…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately vacate the court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing the need to protect the integrity of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement, the President said he was deeply embarrassed by the timing…
The Federal Government has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to remain calm following the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja on Tuesday. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide him with hourly updates on seismic activities in and around the nation’s capital to enable…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a substantial salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, marking a major policy move aimed at improving the welfare of military personnel and strengthening national security. The approval comes just days after the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), revealed that the President would soon implement…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has cautioned job seekers against a fake recruitment update circulating online, claiming that a status-check portal for the next phase of its ongoing recruitment exercise will open on Monday, August 3. The Board issued the warning on Sunday through its official X (formerly Twitter) account,…
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of popular Juju and Highlife musician, St. Janet, with an outpouring of tributes flooding social media platforms from colleagues, promoters, media personalities, and fans across the country. The news of her passing, which reportedly occured on Saturday August 1, has sparked widespread…
Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche, has died at the age of 33. His demise has prompted an outpour of grief, particularly in northern Ghana where his extraordinary height made him a local celebrity. According to the BBC on Tuesday evening, Awuche died on Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after…
