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The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
Nigeria’s public universities face another total shutdown as non-academic workers begin an indefinite strike on Friday, 1 May. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions reached a breaking point over stalled pay talks. This move by the Joint Action Committee effectively halts administrative and technical…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally cleared Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, following a comprehensive six-month investigation into his finances. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede revealed the probe during a business grant ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday. The investigation originated from intelligence reports and petitions triggered by massive, frequent…
Nigeria’s education crisis persists, with the Federal Government admitting that 15 million children remain out of school. Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa confirmed this figure at the 2026 Basic Education Bootcamp in Jos. While the government claims to be making headway through data-driven reforms, independent estimates suggest the true number may be as high…
Nigeria now holds the world’s second-highest number of zero-dose children. Roughly 2.1 million youngsters have received no vaccinations at all. Another 2.3 million remain only partially protected against preventable disease. These figures highlight a stubborn failure in the nation’s public health delivery. Systemic gaps and poor access continue to leave millions vulnerable. Save the Children…
Nigerian superstar Davido has added another accolade to his collection, clinching the “Best International Act” title at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA). The ceremony, held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC, saw the singer triumph over a competitive field that included Tyla, Gunna, Rema, and Fridayy. This recognition serves as…
The Nigerian Naira began the final week of April with muted optimism, trading at 1,352.25 per US Dollar in the official market. This marginal gain signals a brief reprieve from last week’s volatility, where rates swung between 1,350 and 1,356. Institutional investors remain cautious, balancing macroeconomic signals against persistent liquidity constraints. The Central Bank continues…
The Nigerian Army has intensified its campaign against economic sabotage, dismantling 10 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta. Between April 1 and April 26, 2026, troops confiscated over 156,000 litres of illicit product, comprising 130,000 litres of crude oil and 26,000 litres of diesel. These seizures, valued at approximately N250 million, represent a significant…
President Donald Trump escaped harm late Saturday after an armed assailant opened fire outside the Washington Hilton during the annual White House correspondents’ gala. Secret Service agents swarmed the ballroom to evacuate the president, the First Lady, and his Cabinet as gunshots echoed near the entrance. One Secret Service officer sustained a hit, though a…
Ukraine’s targeted long-range strike campaign against Russian energy infrastructure has significantly eroded Moscow’s oil revenues. Following intensified attacks beginning March 21, Russia’s crude exports reportedly fell by 300,000 barrels per day, with refined products dropping by an additional 200,000. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy estimates the losses at $2.3 billion for March alone, with April data suggesting…
Soldiers of the Northeast Joint Task Force killed 24 Boko Haram fighters in Yobe State yesterday. The insurgents attempted to overrun the Kukareta community along the Damaturu–Maiduguri road during the early morning hours. Troops of Sector 2 responded with a swift offensive, forcing the attackers into a chaotic retreat. The military continues to scan the…