Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the safety of learners across Nigeria, following commendation from the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the Safe Schools Initiative for his consistent cooperation with the National Assembly and respect for parliamentary oversight. The commendation...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to residents of the state not to succumb to threats or intimidation ahead of the August 15 governorship election, assuring them that his administration remains committed to protecting lives and property. The governor made the appeal on Sunday after attending a worship...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly and effectively investigate allegations that over ₦6.79 billion of...
National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the strong partnership between the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Government is producing tangible results in the fight against insecurity across the state. Ribadu stated this over the weekend during the graduation ceremony of the pioneer batch of Armed...
Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee has formally announced the commencement of the 2026 National Laureate Programme, marking the inaugural edition of what is expected to become Nigeria’s foremost national platform for recognising outstanding student academic research, innovation and scholarly excellence across tertiary institutions. Spokesperson, National Laureate Committee, Ita Ekpenyong,...
A coalition of Christian groups and human rights organisations has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, the US Congress and diplomatic missions accredited to Nigeria, urging them to intervene against the continuation of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in the 2027 general election, claiming it could worsen insecurity and deepen...
By MICHAEL C. AGBO – The Board of Trustees of the Centre for Community Law has instituted a public interest human rights suit against the Federal Government, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to determine key constitutional and human rights issues relating to women and girls who become...
Federal Government has secured a five-year support package estimated at US$500 million from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in a major boost to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen routine immunisation, vaccine delivery and primary healthcare. The package was announced during a meeting between the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,...
City Boy Movement has welcomed Comrade Isaac Balami, a former Deputy Campaign Manager of the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign, following his declaration of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Balami was received alongside a delegation comprising leaders of the Obidient Movement, professionals and representatives...
Nigeria has lost one of its respected media veterans and public communication experts, Oloye Lekan Alabi, who died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 76. Alabi, a distinguished journalist, author, public relations consultant, syndicated columnist and motivational speaker, passed away after a lifetime devoted to journalism,...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for a renewed national covenant on peace, observing that peace is a shared responsibility between government, community leaders and the citizens. “A people at peace is the highest achievement of any government, because peace is the soil in which every other blessing...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), on Saturday declared the commission fully prepared for the August 15 Osun State governorship election, assuring voters that the democratic process would not be undermined by violence or intimidation. Prof. Joash Amupitan gave the assurance during a...
Newly deployed Commissioner of Police for Osun State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, today paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, at the Commission’s State Head Office in Osogbo. The visit followed the Commissioner’s assumption of duty in the...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has again recorded a major feat on the global stage as its students received cash rewards at the 3rd edition of the Huawei Education Summit (THES26) held in Abuja for their outstanding performance at the 2025/2026 Huawei ICT Skills Competition Global Finals in China....
Nigeria’s education community on Friday night celebrated the immediate past Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, as he formally bowed out after a decade of sweeping reforms that transformed the examination body into one of the country’s most transparent and accountable public institutions....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Benue State Director-General for Plenipotentiary and Liaison Affairs, Dr. Jimmy Terhemen Ajim has resigned his appointment. A copy of Ajim’s letter of resignation with reference no:BN/10/AB/OFF/6/VII/3 and addressed to Governor Hyacinth Alia, through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), was made available to...
University of Jos (UNIJOS) has launched a campus-wide ” See Something, Say Something ” security campaign as part of renewed efforts to tackle cultism, mob justice, examination malpractice and other activities threatening peace and safety within the institution. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Tanko Ishaya, unveiled the initiative on...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Prof. Leonard Karshima Shilgba as acting Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh. The acting Vice Chancellor would take over from “Dr. Qrisstuberg Msughter Amua who has been relieved of his appointment for administrative reasons.”A statement...
Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentence of two Chinese Zhang Hong Lin and Gao Pei Hai, before Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for conspiracy and the illegal mining of solid minerals....
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the South-East, declaring that sustainable peace remains the bedrock of economic growth and development. The governor made the remarks after Abia State hosted the maiden South East Regional Security Summit 2026 at the International Conference...