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The matron of an orphanage in Nigeria shared her distress after her husband demolished the historic home of Lt. Col. Fajuyi where the orphanage was located. The couple had been living in the house for over 20 years and had been caring for over 50 children at the orphanage. The demolition was carried out without warning or compensation leaving the couple and the children homeless. The matron expressed her frustration and sadness at losing their home and the only place the children had known. She also called for the government to intervene and provide assistance for the displaced children and their caregivers.

  • The matron of an orphanage in Nigeria shared her distress after her husband demolished the historic home of Lt.

    Col.

    Fajuyi where the orphanage was located.

    The couple had been living in the house for over 20 years and had been caring for over 50 children at the orphanage.

    The demolition was carried out without warning or compensation leaving the couple and the children homeless.

    The matron expressed her frustration and sadness at losing their home and the only place the children had known.

    She also called for the government to intervene and provide assistance for the displaced children and their caregivers.

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President Donald Trump said Sunday he was confident of reaching a deal on TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline for its Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the popular short video app or see it banned in the United States.

  • President Donald Trump said Sunday he was confident of reaching a deal on TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline for its Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the popular short video app or see it banned in the United States.

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In a recent interview US President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putins remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump accused Putin of trying to interfere in US politics and warned of potential oil tariffs against Russia. He also expressed his support for Ukraine and its sovereignty stating that the US has been a strong ally to the country. Trumps comments come amid tensions between the US and Russia particularly regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The threat of oil tariffs adds to the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries as well as the political divide between Trump and Putin.

  • In a recent interview US President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putins remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

    Trump accused Putin of trying to interfere in US politics and warned of potential oil tariffs against Russia.

    He also expressed his support for Ukraine and its sovereignty stating that the US has been a strong ally to the country.

    Trumps comments come amid tensions between the US and Russia particularly regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

    The threat of oil tariffs adds to the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries as well as the political divide between Trump and Putin.

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President Donald Trump said Sunday that the tariffs he plans to impose in the coming days will apply to all countries not just those with the largest trade imbalances with the United States.

  • President Donald Trump said Sunday that the tariffs he plans to impose in the coming days will apply to all countries not just those with the largest trade imbalances with the United States.

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Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.

  • Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.

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Myanmars ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for victims of the countrys devastating earthquake which has killed more than 1700 people.

  • Myanmars ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for victims of the countrys devastating earthquake which has killed more than 1700 people.

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Green Africa has announced the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to an unexpected issue with its aircraft lessor.

  • Green Africa has announced the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to an unexpected issue with its aircraft lessor.

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  Ola Olukoyede has expressed confidence that Nigerians have the capacity to defeat corruption through collective determination and commitment.

  • The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  Ola Olukoyede has expressed confidence that Nigerians have the capacity to defeat corruption through collective determination and commitment.

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OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi is delighted to have finally returned to action after his lengthy injury layoff.

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The Special Assistant to the suspended Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media Jerry Omotsegunwa has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has yet to be informed by his predecessor Nyesom Wike about the cause of their ongoing political hostilities.

  • The Special Assistant to the suspended Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media Jerry Omotsegunwa has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has yet to be informed by his predecessor Nyesom Wike about the cause of their ongoing political hostilities.

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PalmPay one of Africas fastest-growing fintech platforms has launched its new PalmPay Debit Card in partnership with Verve Africas largest domestic card scheme in a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion across Nigeria.

  • PalmPay one of Africas fastest-growing fintech platforms has launched its new PalmPay Debit Card in partnership with Verve Africas largest domestic card scheme in a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion across Nigeria.

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The Federal Government has yet to be served a suit reportedly filed at the Supreme Court to challenge the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State on March 18 2025.

  • The Federal Government has yet to be served a suit reportedly filed at the Supreme Court to challenge the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State on March 18 2025.

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Adebayo Shittu a former Minister of Communications in the cabinet of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has denied lobbying for his current appointment.

  • Adebayo Shittu a former Minister of Communications in the cabinet of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has denied lobbying for his current appointment.

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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced that the first tranche of liquidation dividends for uninsured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank will be declared in April 2025.

  • The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced that the first tranche of liquidation dividends for uninsured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank will be declared in April 2025.

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Jaji also urged Nigerians to adopt fire safety measures particularly while cooking to prevent avoidable incidents during the festive period.

  • Jaji also urged Nigerians to adopt fire safety measures particularly while cooking to prevent avoidable incidents during the festive period.

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The Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service has announced a historic increase in the states Internally Generated Revenue hitting N4.2 billion in a single month.

  • The Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service has announced a historic increase in the states Internally Generated Revenue hitting N4.

    2 billion in a single month.

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Nwaeke has accused Fubara of ordering the bombing of the state House of Assembly complex in 2023 to prevent his impeachment by lawmakers loyal to the Wike.

  • Nwaeke has accused Fubara of ordering the bombing of the state House of Assembly complex in 2023 to prevent his impeachment by lawmakers loyal to the Wike.

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The Peoples Democratic Partys deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 general election in Cross River State Dr Emana Ambrose-Amawhe has resigned from the party.

  • The Peoples Democratic Partys deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 general election in Cross River State Dr Emana Ambrose-Amawhe has resigned from the party.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted.

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The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through a second reading a bill for an Act to provide for the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the Office of President as Head of State and to provide for a framework for the mode of election to the said Offices and for related matters.

  • The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through a second reading a bill for an Act to provide for the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the Office of President as Head of State and to provide for a framework for the mode of election to the said Offices and for related matters.

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that it is now in the final stages of preparing for its highly anticipated listing on the capital market by the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

  • The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that it is now in the final stages of preparing for its highly anticipated listing on the capital market by the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

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The United States government under President Donald Trump has outlined plans to end funding for Gavi a global vaccine alliance dedicated to expanding immunization access and improving public health worldwide.

  • The United States government under President Donald Trump has outlined plans to end funding for Gavi a global vaccine alliance dedicated to expanding immunization access and improving public health worldwide.

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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for reportedly running the revamped Port Harcourt refinery for 180 days non-stop.

  • The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for reportedly running the revamped Port Harcourt refinery for 180 days non-stop.

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The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may rise further in the coming days as the landing cost of imported PMS has increased again amid the recent rise in the importation of the commodity The PUNCH reports.

  • The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may rise further in the coming days as the landing cost of imported PMS has increased again amid the recent rise in the importation of the commodity The PUNCH reports.

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Shops and goods estimated to be worth multi-million naira have been burnt during a night fire incident that occurred at the popular Iweka Road close to Ochanja market Onitsha Anambra State.

  • Shops and goods estimated to be worth multi-million naira have been burnt during a night fire incident that occurred at the popular Iweka Road close to Ochanja market Onitsha Anambra State.

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The Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has accepted the resignation of his Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (retd.).

  • The Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has accepted the resignation of his Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (retd.

    ).

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The forum of youth leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory has condemned the state of energency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu describing it as unconstitutional.

  • The forum of youth leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory has condemned the state of energency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu describing it as unconstitutional.

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The senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has defended his clash with former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.

  • The senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has defended his clash with former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.

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Governors of states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party have instituted a suit before the Supreme Court challenging the six-month suspension of the Rivers State Governor Siminalaye Fubara.

  • Governors of states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party have instituted a suit before the Supreme Court challenging the six-month suspension of the Rivers State Governor Siminalaye Fubara.

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Olayemi Cardoso says the apex bank remains resolute in maintaining order in the countrys foreign exchange market by identifying and eliminating bad actors whose activities undermine the nairas stability.

  • The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Olayemi Cardoso says the apex bank remains resolute in maintaining order in the countrys foreign exchange market by identifying and eliminating bad actors whose activities undermine the nairas stability.