In a recent report, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) of Canada revealed that 1,596 asylum claims filed by Nigerians were rejected in the first part of 2025. According to the data, out of 3,548 claims submitted, 2,292 were approved, representing a 65% acceptance rate. The high rejection rate has raised concerns among human rights…
In a significant development for the judiciary in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun announced that the State has received approval to establish its division of the Court of Appeal. This move is expected to bring relief to residents of the State who have had to travel to Ibadan for court proceedings. According to Governor Abiodun,…
A UK Medical Tribunal has been told that Dr. Suhail Anjum, a Consultant Anaesthetist at Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester, left a patient under anaesthetic during surgery to engage in sexual activity with a Nurse in a nearby operating theatre. According to testimony presented at the hearing, Dr. Anjum requested a “comfort break” during the…
The Ogun State Government has issued a flood alert, warning residents in coastline communities to relocate to safer environments between the last week of September and the second week of October. This directive is in anticipation of the expected overflow from rivers and sea water rise, which may affect several communities along the coast. According…
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has officially been recognized by the Guinness World Records for preparing the largest serving of jollof rice, a feat that showcases the rich culinary heritage of West Africa. The confirmation was made on Monday, highlighting Baci’s dedication to promoting Nigerian cuisine globally. During her record-breaking attempt earlier this year, Baci and…
A pedestrian lost his life on Sunday after being struck by a Nissan Jeep on the Ogudu flyover bridge, inward Ifako, Lagos. The driver, who attempted to flee the scene, was swiftly apprehended by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Confirming the incident in a statement, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki,…
The United States has committed $32.5 million in new humanitarian aid to Nigeria, in a bid to curb rising hunger across the Country. The announcement, made by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), comes as millions of Nigerians struggle with food shortages driven by insecurity, climate disasters, and soaring inflation. The funds will focus…
The mystery surrounding the death of a Taraba State University student has taken a shocking turn after the prime suspect in the case was discovered dead in Tudiri community, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. His sudden passing, confirmed on Friday, has deepened the tragedy and raised fresh questions about justice and accountability. The…
The Federal Government has directed Secondary Schools in Nigeria to ensure their teachers are properly certified, warning that non-compliant schools will lose their accreditation to serve as examination centers for national exams like WAEC and NECO. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this directive in a memo issued on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to…
The Southern Summit of Former Legislators has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The former Legislators made the adoption in a communiqué issued at the end of the Southern Summit of former Legislators, held on Saturday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The former Legislators…
