Minister of Education Tunji Alausa announced that English will now serve as the language of instruction from pre-primary to tertiary levels. He said the decision followed data showing that teaching in local languages had contributed to poor student performance in national examinations such as WAEC, NECO, and JAMB. Alausa described the move as “evidence-based governance,” […]
According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the corps members, including 36 males and 38 females, were stranded after their buses broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot. A military patrol team was quickly deployed after troops monitoring a CCTV system detected unusual movement involving three buses in the area. On arrival, the soldiers found the […]
The announcement clip featured several Nigerian stars and entertainers, including Toyin Abraham, Broda Shaggi, Samuel Banks, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Chioma Goodhair, and Iyabo Ojo, all anticipating what was described as a “special day.” Jux, best known for his hit song God Design, said he chose Lagos as the concert venue in appreciation of the love and […]
The Delta North lawmaker said his marriage to Daniels was conducted “honourably” and with her family’s full consent. He stated that Daniels was 19 at the time of their union, not 17 as alleged online. To support his position, Nwoko shared an image of a Nigerian voter’s card purportedly belonging to Daniels, indicating her date […]
Nigeria earned their playoff spot as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifiers, boosted by a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic, highlighted by a Victor Osimhen hat-trick. Gabon secured their place after finishing second in Group F behind Ivory Coast. The winner of the encounter will go on to face either Cameroon […]
Speaking with journalists in New York, Chair of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, said, “There is no genocide in northern Nigeria.” Recall that Trump threatened to carry out an armed intervention in Nigeria, saying radical Islamists were killing “Christians in very large numbers.” The US leader said Christianity was “facing an existential threat” […]
Speaker Aliyu Yusuf made the announcement during the Assembly’s plenary session, confirming that Onuche’s actions were said to have damaged the image of the state government. As a result, the House decided to suspend him while an investigation into the allegations is carried out. During this period, Onuche is required to hand over the administration […]
The budget was delivered on Wednesday and is aimed at strengthening the state’s economic foundation while prioritizing people-centered development initiatives. In his address, Governor Mutfwang outlined that the proposed budget comprises N341 billion, 37.32%, for recurrent expenditures and N573 billion, 62.68%, for capital projects. He emphasized that the budget was designed to address the immediate […]
The joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, and the World Food Programme, WFP, released on Wednesday, highlights how funding shortfalls are exacerbating already dire conditions in several countries. The report outlines the critical need for humanitarian aid in regions affected by conflict and violence, with these factors driving acute food insecurity in […]
The charges, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Case No. FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, from posts Onukwume made on his social media account in October 2025. The DSS claims that the posts urged the removal of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the suspension of the federal government, and support for a military takeover. In the […]