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National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on Thursday, 12th June, 2025, held a One million students solidarity march in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, appreciating the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Administration and also to mark the Democracy day. In a speech given by the Olusola Ladoja, President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) he appreciated the president on behalf of Nigerian students for improvements in the educational sector and acknowledged the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND and how the initiative has caused drastic declined the number of University dropouts. In his statement he said; "This is the first president, for the last two years, there has been no interruption in education in this Nation, I'm talking about the strike, the normal ASSU strike, you know your four (4) year course is four (4) years and your five (5) year course is five (5) years" He further added that the removal of ASSU from IPP...

In a press statement, Air Peace made its stance clear that “ No one is above the law or company policy.” Thereby condemning Senator Adams Oshiomhole's behavior, who allegedly assaulted Air peace staff for sealing off the entry gate after boarding had already closed and blocked other passengers from accessing the terminal  The airline in its statement stated that Oshiomhole's actions disrupted multiple operations, inconveniencing several travelers, it therefore condemned the senator’s actions and describe it as unacceptable, affirming its adherence to on‑time boarding rules and highlighted that it enforces discipline equally—focusing on safety, order, and respect for all passengers and staff. Watch X video of the incident : https://x.com/voiceofnaijang/status/1932797457546526925?s=46

In a startling moment captured live on-air, Australian television reporter Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet fired by the Los Angeles Police Department while covering a protest in downtown L.A. The Nine News U.S. correspondent was reporting from the heart of a tense anti-immigration protest when law enforcement began dispersing the crowd with force — and Tomasi became part of the story she was trying to tell. Tomasi was broadcasting near the Metropolitan Detention Center, where hundreds had gathered to protest a series of ICE raids across the city. As she narrated the chaotic scene — with LAPD officers advancing on horseback and firing crowd-control rounds — she was hit in the leg by a rubber bullet. Footage of the moment shows her grabbing her calf in pain, with a nearby bystander shouting angrily, “You just f***ing shot the reporter!” Calmly but visibly affected, Tomasi responded to questions about her condition with a composed, “I’m good,” before stepping back from the fro...

In a striking moment during a recent Arise TV interview, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi laid bare what many have only speculated: that the chaos within the Labour Party is not just internal—it’s deliberately instigated and sustained by those in power. “ The problem we have in the Labour Party is instigated and sustained by the government,” Obi said bluntly, reinforcing what supporters have described as a campaign of strategic disruption by political elites threatened by a rising third force. Since the historic 2023 elections—where Obi and the Labour Party saw an unprecedented youth-led surge—the party has struggled to maintain cohesion. From legal tussles over national leadership to public spats between factions, the image of unity has steadily eroded. “ What is happening in the party is beyond ideology or leadership—it’s targeted distraction,” he implied. watch full video on https://x.com/richardtayo/status/1932056962105020916?s=46

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had ordered enforcement against nearly 4,800 defaulting properties, Thirty-four foreign embassies in Abuja face potential closure for failing to pay ground rent for over a decade, according to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) but President Bola Tinubu granted a 14-day grace period, now expired. these include; Embassies from Ghana, Thailand, Russia, Turkey, Ireland, Germany, Venezuela, Zambia, Indonesia, and Equatorial Guinea, missions from Egypt, Chad, Sierra Leone, India, Sudan, Niger, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, China, and South Africa. Although some embassies have denied the allegations.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), released a statement notifying the public that European Union Authorities have placed a ban on the marketing and sale of Dove Hand Soap (100g) and Dove Deodorant in Brussel, Belgium. The products do not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as they are said to contain 2-(4- tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of an unborn child, and may cause skin sensitization. Members of the public in possession of the product have been encouraged to discontinue the sale or use and submit the stock to the nearest NAFDAC office, also, Healthcare professionals and consumers are to report adverse events experienced with the use of these regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via  pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng ,

President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States with 10 being African countries. The Trump led administration claims the move is intended to enhance national security and improve vetting standards for visitors to the U.S. The countries affected by the proclamation include Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, and Yemen. Additionally, the proclamation “partially restricts and limits” the entry of nationals from seven countries “who also pose a high level of risk” to the US. The affected countries are Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. However, the White House clarified that the proclamation makes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, individuals with valid visas, and certain visa categories.

  The Take it back Movement ahead of the June 12 Democracy day has revealed a list of protest venues across the Nation. The National coordinator of the movement , Juwon Sanyaolu, stated that the protests will be held in at least 20 locations nationwide  "in Abuja, we will converge at Eagle Square by 8:00 am, in Lagos, we have four locations: Badagry, Maryland, Agbara and Toll Gate all starting by 7:00am" he said"    Other locations include Cathedral Junction in Akure, Ondo State (8 am), Museum Ground in Benin City (9 am), and Gida Matasa in Niger State (8 am), Amukpe Roundabout in Sapele, Summit Junction, Koka Junction in Asaba. Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli, Effurun Roundabout, PTI Junction, and DSC Roundabout in Warri Police Station Junction in Abraka, Mokola Roundabout, Ibadan, Oyo State (8 am), Kasuwan Gamboru Flyover, Borno (8 am), Olaiya Junction, Osogbo, Osun State, Juppu Jam Road, Yola, Adamawa, Maiduguri Bypass Roundabout, Damaturu, Yobe, Bauch...

Another wave of bloodshed has swept across Benue State, as suspected herdsmen launched fresh and deadly attacks on communities in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas. The gruesome incidents, which occurred on the evening of Monday, June 9 , have once again raised serious concerns about the fragile state of security in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. It was gathered that along the Odugbeho–Ogbaulu road in Agatu, gunmen killed Sunday Dutse—a native of Odejo and younger brother of a former Agatu LGA chairman who had been displaced by earlier violence and was taking refuge in Ogwule‑Kaduna . Also that same day a separate ambush claimed the lives of three young men, two locals and one from Ugbokpo In Apa LGA’s Edikw‑G’Icho community. Despite the recent visit by high-ranking military officials, including the Chief of Army Staff, who pledged enhanced security in vulnerable areas, these assaults still occurred.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has come out strongly to warn the public about fraudsters circulating false claims in recruitment. on Tuesday, the Secretary to the Board, Maj.-Gen. A.M. Jibril (Rtd), released a statement where he stated that the Board became aware of a letter being circulated on social media platforms, claiming to contain details of the recruitment exercise.  Although, he confirmed that President Bola Tinubu had approved the recruitment of 30,150 personnel into the four paramilitary services and 209 personnel into the CDCFIB Secretariat, the Board stated clearly that the official recruitment process has not yet commenced. He added that the Board is currently in the process of obtaining a waiver to allow for a three-week advertisement placement in national dailies, instead of the usual six-week statutory requirement, to speed up the procedure. “ Any official recruitment exercise by the Board will be duly advertised in cr...