Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has intensified efforts to improve basic education in Kano State with the delivery of nearly 4,000 classrooms and support for strategic teacher recruitment aimed at expanding access to quality learning and advancing the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned and handed over a multi-million naira office complex and a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre, built by his administration, to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Maiduguri. The state-of-the-art facility, located along the Maiduguri-Dikwa Road, serves as the JAMB’s...
Nigeria Government has launched a ₦729 billion Series 2 Power Sector Bond as part of efforts to settle outstanding debts in the electricity sector and improve power supply across the country. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the initiative at an Investor...
Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has dismissed reports alleging that the 2026 federal budget contains a ₦1 billion provision solely for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. In a statement issued on...
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued four victims following a gun battle with suspected kidnappers in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. The operation, carried out by officers attached to the Andaha Division, followed a distress call received at about...
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday clarified that the ₦100 and ₦200 notes remain legal tender and have not been withdrawn from circulation. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, Cardoso said the apparent scarcity of lower-denomination notes was largely...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the proposed Social Media Shutdown Bill before the National Assembly, alleging that it reflects the President Bola Tinubu led administration’s lack of confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the remarks in a post shared on...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected allegations by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the Service-Wide Vote (SWV) in the 2026 federal budget was designed to finance President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja,...
Court rejects Sowore’s bid to tender uncertified documents in trial for alleged defamation of Tinubu
Court rejects Sowore’s bid to tender uncertified documents in trial for alleged defamation of Tinubu
Justice Mohammed Garuba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bid by online publisher and presidential candidate of the of the African Alliance Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to tender uncertified documents in his trial for allegedly defaming President Bola Tinubu. The Judge on Wednesday refused...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday disclosed that he held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, on strengthening cooperation in key sectors critical to Nigeria’s development. Obi made this known in a post shared on his official X handle, where he...
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has officially flagged off the 2026 rainy season farming campaign, unveiling a major fertilizer subsidy that will see farmers purchase a bag of NPK fertilizer for ₦20,000, significantly below the prevailing market price of ₦38,000. The launch ceremony took place in Bununu, headquarters...
The recent decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5% comes at a pivotal time for Nigeria’s economy. As the nation navigates the complex interplay of domestic resilience and global uncertainties, the choice to retain the MPR reflects a careful balancing...
Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has confirmed the elimination of Abu Salim al-Barnawi, a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP raid commander turned chief photographer and propaganda operative, during the failed terrorist attack on a military location last week. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain...
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has approved a downward review of fees for the assessment and ranking of textbooks, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on publishers and authors ahead of the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Textbook Ranking System. The review was...
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Veteran English official Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from professional football officiating, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned more than two decades at the highest level of the game. Taylor confirmed his decision on Tuesday, describing his time as one of football’s leading referees as...
House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has criticised several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for failing to honour its summons. The committee expressed its displeasure after Tuesday’s plenary, saying the absence of key officials was slowing down its investigation. Lawmakers also...
Chelsea have completed the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a British record and club record £117 million deal, with the England international signing a contract until June 2032. The agreement also includes the option of a further year. The Blues beat off strong interest from Arsenal...
The Federal Government has commended the Kano State Government for its sustained investment in education, describing the recruitment of thousands of teachers and expansion of learning infrastructure as a major boost to human capital development and quality education. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation on...
Lionel Messi has spoken publicly for the first time after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, describing the loss as deeply painful. In an emotional Instagram post on Monday, the Argentina captain wrote, “The pain is immense and it’s going to take a long...