NYSC Kidnap: Parents Recover ₦6m Ransom Contribution, Say They Don’t Know If Kidnappers Were Paid

The parents of a prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member abducted in Imo State have confirmed that the ₦6 million their family contributed towards securing his release has been returned. The development comes after 20 prospective corps members were abducted on October 1 along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, towards Anambra State. The victims were reportedly held for seven days … Continue reading NYSC Kidnap: Parents Recover ₦6m Ransom Contribution, Say They Don’t Know If Kidnappers Were Paid

JUST IN: Freed NYSC Members Offered Choice of South-West States After Kidnap Ordeal

Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted while travelling to their orientation camps in Imo State, have reportedly been offered the opportunity to choose any of the six states in Nigeria’s South-West for their national service. According to a report published by The Punch on Saturday, October 10, the offer would allow the affected graduates to continue their service … Continue reading JUST IN: Freed NYSC Members Offered Choice of South-West States After Kidnap Ordeal

See Details: Three Nigerian nationals were killed in South Africa over a four-day span amid rising anti-migrant tensions.

Three more Nigerians have died in separate incidents in South Africa within four days, adding to concerns over the safety of Nigerians and other African nationals amid renewed anti-migrant tensions in the country. The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg disclosed the deaths in a statement by Consul-General Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, who called on South African authorities to investigate the incidents and ensure that anyone found responsible … Continue reading See Details: Three Nigerian nationals were killed in South Africa over a four-day span amid rising anti-migrant tensions.

BREAKING: INEC announces commencement of PVC collection for 2027 election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced October 9, 2026, as the date for the nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, announced the date on Monday in Kaduna during the commission’s North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting with staff and its readiness assessment for the 2027 elections. Amupitan said the PVC collection … Continue reading BREAKING: INEC announces commencement of PVC collection for 2027 election

Nigerians return to site where 37 dead miners were arrested by NSCDC days after tragedy

Some Nigerians have resumed illegal mining activities in parts of Niger State after 37 suspected illegal miners died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). TheCable reports that miners, comprising underage persons, adults and women, were seen mining gold in the M.I. Wushishi area. The NSCDC said on Thursday that the 37 suspected illegal miners were arrested during operations conducted … Continue reading Nigerians return to site where 37 dead miners were arrested by NSCDC days after tragedy

‘Their freezer is freezing’: Tinubu’s power minister reveals Nigerians begged him to reduce constant light

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said on Wednesday that some Nigerians had appealed to him to “slow down” efforts to improve electricity supply, as their freezers were now running continuously. Tegbe stated this in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of the 3-megawatt solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja. The minister disclosed that he had been receiving … Continue reading ‘Their freezer is freezing’: Tinubu’s power minister reveals Nigerians begged him to reduce constant light