Bauchi Assembly Committee Rejects Oversight Failure Claims

The Public Accounts Committee of the Bauchi State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that it is failing in its oversight responsibilities, describing the allegations as false. Committee Chairman Hon. Mubarak Haruna (Jama’are Constituency) made the clarification during a media briefing at the Assembly complex on Friday. Haruna also stressed that he is not a […]

Aït-Nouri Warns Of Tough Test Against Nigeria

Algeria defender Rayan Aït-Nouri has warned that his side faces a difficult challenge against Nigeria ahead of their quarter-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria, coached by Vladimir Petković, have enjoyed a flawless run at the tournament so far, winning all their matches and remaining the only team yet to concede a […]

Asake Reconciles With Father, Baby Mama

Popular Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has reconciled with his father, daughter and baby mama following weeks of public criticism over allegations of neglect after his rise to fame. The reconciliation comes months after his baby mama, Adijat, accused the artist of abandoning her and their child despite her support during his […]

Kaduna Seals 20 Illegal Health Institutions

The Kaduna State Government has shut down 20 illegal Colleges of Health Sciences and private hospitals operating without accreditation across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, disclosed that the affected facilities were located in Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna North and Kaduna South local government areas. She said the closures followed the discovery that the […]

NYSC Appoints New Osun State Coordinator

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appointed Kubiangha Ekeng Ita as the new State Coordinator for Osun State, replacing Agbor Ndoma Obim. Ita, the 16th coordinator to serve in the state, formally assumed office on Friday during a handover ceremony at the NYSC State Secretariat in Osogbo. Speaking at the event, Obim described his […]

FG Appeals To Overseas-Trained Pharmacists To Serve Nigeria

The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerian pharmacists trained abroad to resist practising overseas and instead contribute their expertise to strengthening the country’s healthcare system. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, represented by Adeola Olufowobi-Yusuf, Speaking at the induction and oath-taking ceremony for foreign-trained pharmacists in Abuja, today, said Nigeria […]

FG Bans Graduation Ceremonies Below Pry 6, JSS 3, SS3

The Federal Government has banned graduation ceremonies for pupils and students below Primary 6, Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) and Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3), citing the need to reduce the financial burden on parents. The policy was announced on Friday by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for […]