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Jigawa, Kano, Sokoto to Benefit as FG, EU Kick Off €40M Education Initiative Targeting Out-of-School Crisis The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has officially launched a major initiative to combat the soaring number of out-of-school children in the North-West region. The €40 million “Education and Youth Empowerment in […]
Four Killed and Scores Injured as Police Fire Teargas at Nairobi Mourners A public viewing of the body of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, descended into chaos on Thursday, October 16, 2025, resulting in the tragic deaths of four people and numerous injuries. The incident occurred at the Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani Stadium) […]
ICSAN Lagos Summit on October 30 to Tackle ‘Governance Redefined’ Amidst ESG and AI Disruptions The Lagos State Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is set to host its annual summit on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to address the radical transformation taking place within corporate governance practices globally and […]
Ex-Executive Director Recants, Tells Court Arik Air’s Multi-Billion-Naira Loan Was ‘Non-Performing’ Before His 2015 Exit The ongoing N76 billion fraud trial involving former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Managing Director, Ahmed Kuru, took a new turn after a key prosecution witness, Mr. Muhammed Abbas Jega, an ex-Executive Director of Credits at AMCON, recanted his […]
Tinubu Reportedly Weighs Dropping Highly Controversial Names from 175-Person Presidential Pardon List Following a swift and intense wave of public outrage, reports indicate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be considering an unprecedented move to drop or amend the names of individuals on the presidential pardon and clemency list announced just days ago. The list, […]
RMB Nigeria Asset Management Clinches ‘Fastest Growing Asset Manager of the Year’ at Prestigious 2025 BAFI Awards RMB Nigeria Asset Management Limited, the wealth and asset investment management arm of the FirstRand Group, has been honoured as the Fastest Growing Asset Manager of the Year at the highly coveted 2025 Banks and Other Financial Institutions […]
Fayose REJECTS Tinubu Appointment Offer, Citing Desire to Focus on ‘Personal Life’ After Years of Service Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, a prominent but controversial figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has publicly disclosed that he turned down an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu, choosing instead to focus on his personal […]
India’s Ahmedabad WINS Host Recommendation, Edging Out Abuja; Nigeria Eyes 2034 Bid India has secured a significant victory in global sports hosting, with the city of Amdavad (Ahmedabad) being recommended as the host for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, successfully edging out a strong rival bid from Abuja, Nigeria. The decision was announced by the […]
Ipetumodu Ruling Houses Formally Petition Governor Adeleke to Depose Jailed Monarch, Declare Apetumodu Stool Vacant The protracted tussle over the Apetumodu stool in Ipetumodu, Osun State, has reached a critical stage as the town’s two ruling houses Aribile and Fagbemokun have united to demand the immediate deposition of the jailed monarch, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede. […]
Peter Obi Insists Nigeria’s Positive Turnaround is Achievable Within Four Years Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reiterated his staunch belief that Nigeria’s trajectory can be fundamentally and positively altered within a four-year window, provided the nation embraces principled leadership and an urgent focus on production. Obi, known for his core […]
Afe Babalola University Graduates 229 First Class Students at 13th Convocation Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has once again affirmed its commitment to academic distinction, announcing that a remarkable 229 students will be conferred with First Class Honours at its upcoming 13th Convocation Ceremonies. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, made the announcement on Tuesday, October […]
Mathematics Requirement Dropped for Arts and Humanities Students in Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, today announced a landmark reform to the admission requirements for tertiary institutions, declaring that a credit pass in Mathematics is no longer compulsory for students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities courses. This directive is part […]
Fubara Urges Corps Members to Leverage Service Year for Capacity Building, Self-Reliance Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday charged the outgoing 2025 Batch B, Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to diligently utilize their service year as a foundation for building capacity and achieving self-reliance. The Governor’s call was delivered during […]
Timeline of Three PDP Governors who Defected to APC in 2025, Shaking Nigeria’s Opposition The political landscape of Nigeria witnessed a major realignment on Tuesday as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mbah’s move completes a trio of high-profile defections of […]
Davido Announces Dates for Highly Anticipated Five-City Nigerian Leg of ‘5ive’ Tour Afrobeats global icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sent waves of excitement across Nigeria by officially announcing the dates and cities for the highly anticipated Nigerian leg of his ongoing ‘5ive’ Tour. The homecoming concerts are scheduled to kick off later […]
Global Surveyors Body Lauds Governor Oyebanji for Launching Ekiti’s Geospatial Revolution in Land Administration Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has been distinguished on the international stage, receiving effusive praise from the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) for his visionary approach to reforming land administration in the state. The commendation was delivered by the Chairman […]
Osimhen Fires Nigeria Ahead in MUST-WIN World Cup Qualifier Against Group Leaders Benin Republic The final and most decisive match in Group C of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off with a bang at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria’s Super Eagles, facing a win-or-miss situation, have […]
Hamas Forces Kill Dozens in Post-Ceasefire Crackdown on Rival Armed Clan A deadly internal conflict has erupted in Gaza City, claiming dozens of lives as Hamas security forces move aggressively to reassert control in the days following the ceasefire with Israel. The fiercest confrontation was reported in the Sabra neighborhood, where heavily armed Hamas fighters […]
ASUU President Confirms Readiness to Immediately Resume Talks with FG Amid Ongoing Two-Week Warning Strike Despite having commenced a comprehensive two-week warning strike, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has signaled its commitment to dialogue, with its President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announcing the union’s readiness to immediately resume negotiations with the Federal Government (FG). […]
Qatar Foundation Pledges Active Support to Oluremi Tinubu’s Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education Initiative The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has successfully secured a major commitment from the Qatar Foundation (QF) to partner with Nigeria in tackling its alarming crisis of over 15 million out-of-school children—the highest figure worldwide. The commitment was made […]