15 Abducted Pupils Rescued in Kogi
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of 15 pupils abducted from an unregistered orphanage and school in Zariagi area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja. According to him, the victims were among 23 pupils kidnapped when gunmen attacked […]
First Lady Launches Food Bank Programme in North-East
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme in the North-East as part of efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition. The initiative was launched on Monday in Maiduguri during her visit to the state, with a focus on supporting vulnerable groups, particularly children and mothers. Speaking at the event, Mrs […]
NUPENG Warns of Rising Job Losses in Oil Sector
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has raised concerns over worsening job losses and what it described as increasing suppression of workers’ rights in the country’s oil and gas industry. The warning came from outgoing NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, during his valedictory address at the union’s 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference held […]
FG Plan to Scrap ‘Irrelevant’ Courses Sparks Backlash
The Federal Government’s proposal to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to Nigeria’s economic needs has drawn sharp reactions from education stakeholders, particularly over fears that social science programmes may be affected. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the plan during a “Renewed Hope Conversation” with students at the University of Abuja, stating that the […]
Dignitaries Grace Egbewole’s Son Wedding in Ibadan
The city of Ibadan came alive on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Qasim Egbewole, son of Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, married Zainab Aleem in a well-attended ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The event drew a large gathering of dignitaries from the legal, academic, political, and traditional institutions, reflecting the prominence of […]
UNILORIN Produces 16 First-Class Law Graduates
The University of Ilorin has recorded a landmark performance at the Nigerian Law School Bar Final Examinations, with 16 of its law graduates earning First Class Honours. The achievement, described as the highest in the institution’s history, also saw 58 other graduates from the Faculty of Law secure Second Class Upper division in the same […]
Nigeria’s Rising Debt Sparks Fresh Fiscal Concerns
Economic analysts have renewed concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that the country’s debt-to-revenue ratio has reached unsustainable levels and could undermine long-term fiscal stability. Despite increased revenue allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), the Federal Government continues to pursue new loans. President Bola Tinubu recently sought Senate approval for a $516.3 […]
Why I Want To Become Kwara Governor In 2027…… Aisha Ahman-Patigi
A former Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kwara State, Aisha Ahman-Patigi, has formally declared her intention to contest the state’s governorship under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahman-Patigi, who served during the first term of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq before resigning her position, made the declaration on Sunday, describing it as […]
NAHCON Boss Emphasises Pilgrims’ Education Ahead of 2026 Hajj
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ismail Abba Yusuf, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the 2026 Hajj. Yusuf made this known during the inauguration of the 2026 Hajj Ulama Team at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, where he urged Islamic clerics to […]
APC Leaders Storm Ekiti for Oyebanji Re-Election Campaign Flag-Off
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside members of the party’s National Working Committee and federal lawmakers, are expected in Ekiti State on Monday for the official flag-off of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign. The event, ahead of the June 20 governorship election, is set to draw top political figures […]
