Politics

The Senate has approved life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, marking a significant increase from the previous five-year jail term under Nigeria’s criminal code. The Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also raises the minimum sentence for rape and related sexual offences to 10 years, while allowing judges […]

A general strike backed by tens of thousands of protesters has brought the southern Tunisian city of Gabes to a standstill, as residents demand the closure of a state-owned chemical plant blamed for severe environmental pollution. Shops, markets, and schools were closed on Tuesday as economic activities halted across the […]

The Senate has initiated discussions on a proposal to increase the minimum wage and improve the general conditions of service for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies. The move follows growing economic hardship, concerns over low morale among personnel, and the need to strengthen national security […]

The Federal Government has announced a set of reforms aimed at increasing private sector participation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector and enhancing food security across the Sahel region. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, outlined the initiatives during a high-level panel discussion at the FAO Hand-in-Hand Sahel […]

The Kwara State Government has launched a four-day training programme for budget, finance, and audit officers from the 16 local government areas of the state to enhance financial management and accountability at the grassroots level. The exercise, which runs from October 21st to 24th, focuses on the adoption of harmonized […]

The Kwara State Government has unveiled new strategies to regulate mining activities and prevent the infiltration of bandits through the sector, as part of its broader efforts to ensure security and sustainable mineral development. The State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chief Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, announced the measures during the […]

The Edo State Government has reached an agreement with the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), leading to the suspension of the union’s seven-day warning strike, which began on October 17, 2025. The industrial action followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the government over demands […]

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has issued a stern warning to individuals impersonating her on social media, particularly an unidentified person operating a fake Facebook account under her name. The fraudulent account, which reportedly has more than 2.7 million followers, has been using her photos and identity to mislead the public […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike following progress in negotiations with the Federal Government. The union’s President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, after an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) held between […]

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new manager on a contract running until the summer of 2027. The 54-year-old Englishman becomes Forest’s third manager this season, succeeding Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed just 17 minutes after the club’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to Chelsea on […]