NYSC Suspends 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course in Niger State Over Camp Renovation

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the temporary suspension of the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members posted to Niger State, citing ongoing renovation work at the state’s orientation camp. The development was disclosed in an official notice shared by the scheme, which informed affected prospective corps members…

FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Omar Artan Full World Cup Salary Despite US Visa Denial

FIFA has reportedly confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being unable to officiate at the tournament after being denied entry into the United States. The decision comes as a significant gesture of support for the highly respected match official, whose dream of participating in football’s biggest event…

Femi Falana Warns Governments Against Negotiating With Terrorists, Cites 20-Year Jail Term Under Nigerian Law

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has cautioned federal and state governments against engaging in negotiations with terrorists and bandits, arguing that such actions violate Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws and could carry severe legal consequences. Falana made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Second Annual General Meeting of…

Nigerian Diplomat Ahunna Eziakonwa Appointed UN Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Africa

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed Nigerian development expert and diplomat Ahunna Eziakonwa as his new Special Adviser on Africa, marking another significant milestone for Nigeria’s representation within the global organization. The announcement was made on Friday by the United Nations, which confirmed that Eziakonwa will succeed Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde in…