First Lady Receives Oso Di Eme I Chieftaincy Title in Imo
By Zainab Bakare First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Oso Di Eme I of Imo State. The title is announced in a post on X by the First Lady’s Senior Special Adviser on Media, Busola Kukoyi, on Wednesday. Kukoyi said the title, which she translated as “she who […]
HURIWA Warns INEC Against Relying on Workshops for 2027
By Anayo Akwitti The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against relying mainly on workshops, training programmes and internal administrative reforms to restore public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. HURIWA said while strengthening INEC’s operational capacity was necessary, the commission […]
Plateau to invest over N10bn in basic education — Mutfwang
By Zainab Bakare The Plateau State Government says it will invest more than N10 billion in basic education as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes and reposition the sector for sustainable development. Governor Caleb Mutfwang disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos during the flag-off of the distribution of teaching and learning materials, 19 buses […]
Speakers Warn Against Return to Parliamentary System
By Sulyman Gobir Nigeria’s political system has come under renewed scrutiny, with concerns raised over proposals to return the country to a parliamentary system of government. The warning was issued at a public lecture organised by the Department of Democracy and Governance of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in Abuja. The […]
Akpabio Petitions DSS Over Alleged Anti-North Statement
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged anti-North statement attributed to him and circulated on Facebook and other digital platforms. In the petition signed by his Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, Akpabio urged the security agency to urgently investigate what he described […]
Two Jailed Nine Years for Supplying Intoxicant to Kano Children
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A Kano Magistrate Court has sentenced two men to nine years in prison each for supplying rubber solution and other intoxicating substances to vulnerable children in the state. The convicts, Kabiru Isa, also known as Mada, and Usman Hamisu, popularly known as Mani, were sentenced by Magistrate Muhammad Alhaji Sani of Magistrate […]
Chona and Friends Start FCT FA League Two With Victory
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chona and Friends FC have made a winning start to their FCT FA League Two campaign, defeating Sun Sports Academy 2–1 at the Area 3 pitch in Abuja today. Chukwuma Henry opened the scoring for Chona and Friends in the 23rd minute, with Yashim Favour providing the assist. Abel doubled the advantage […]
Police Foil Kidnap Plot, Recover Arms in Akwa Ibom
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Oron Local Government Area of the state, recovering a pump-action gun, ammunition and other items suspected to be linked to criminal activities. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Uyo on […]
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers in Yobe
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Yobe State and recovered a large consignment of motorcycle spare parts allegedly destined for Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters operating along the Yunusari-Mobbar axis. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday following credible […]
School Resumption: Rising Fees Force Parents to Cut Spending
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul For many Nigerian families, September is no longer just the start of a new academic session. It is also a period of financial pressure, difficult choices and painful sacrifices. With school fees, uniforms, textbooks, transportation and other levies due at the same time, parents are being forced to review household budgets and […]