Speaking on national television, Idris dismissed public assumptions that the government was simply holding on to a list of suspects, noting that thorough evidence gathering is essential before any trial. His comments follow growing criticism over the failure of successive administrations to prosecute individuals linked to financing Boko Haram, ISWAP and bandit groups, despite earlier […]
The FG directed the shutdown of 41 unity schools across the North, while Kwara, Plateau, Niger, Benue and Katsina also suspended academic activities in selected schools due to security concerns. The directive came after bandits abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, in Agwara LGA of Niger State, just four days […]
Nneka Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister, announced the decision on Saturday in Abuja, citing the country’s tense security situation and the need to respect the national mood. She said Minister Hannatu Musawa approved the postponement after consultations with stakeholders, noting that it was important to stand in solidarity with grieving […]
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. At the launch, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the initiative was central to the government’s innovation drive. In his words, “The President has challenged us to look for the next Moonshot within our tertiary institutions. “We […]
Speaking in Uyo, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, represented by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Alh. Muhammadu Mamman, said the administration is approaching grid management differently and created the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) to drive stability and reduce outages. He noted that years of inadequate funding, ageing infrastructure, and vandalism had contributed to nationwide […]
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,” […]
NARD President, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement, saying the association’s advocacy is about saving the Nigerian health system, not personal gains or political interests. Recall that the association declared that it would embark on a nationwide indefinite strike starting from November 1, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to […]
This was according to a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, stating that the funds were released through the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. “A total of ₦2.311 billion, representing Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears, has been released through the Office of the Accountant-General […]
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, made this known in Abuja while speaking during a press conference ahead of the 2025 National Youth Day. Olawande, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Muhammed Abdullahi, said the youth day will bring together youths across Nigeria. He said, “It is a timely reminder that the […]
The party made the call in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stressing that it takes any threat to Nigeria’s democratic order with the utmost seriousness. The ADC said it has been closely monitoring reports linking some arrested military officers to the purported coup, alongside media claims that a former southern […]