Kwara Govt Orders Schools to Reopen on Monday
By Sulyman Gobir Schools across Kwara State will reopen on Monday, February 2, 2026, following government clearance after days of heightened security operations. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said school authorities have been formally notified of the resumption date. He noted that the security situation has improved, though government […]
Brazil Returnee Arrested with Cocaine in Private Part
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, for concealing 1.60 kilograms of cocaine in his private part and inside the soles of his footwear at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The NDLEA in a statement on Sunday says the 47-year-old was […]
NOA Lauded for Championing National Values
By Alkadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has once again been spotlighted for its pivotal role in fostering national values and strengthening civic education across the country. The commendation comes as the Centre for Positive Value Reorientation and Advocacy conferred on it the Award of Excellence in Value Reorientation and Nation-Building. The honour […]
KDI Raises Concerns Over ₦100m Fund for Tinubu Nomination Form
By Julian Osamoto The Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a civic organisation, has expressed concern over reports that a group identified as APC youths in Kogi State publicly pledged ₦100 million toward the purchase of the 2027 presidential nomination form of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released to Democracy Radio, KDI says the […]
Cuba Condemns Fresh Escalation of U.S. Economic Blockade
By Chinedu Echianu The Cuban government has strongly condemned a new escalation of the United States’ economic blockade, accusing Washington of intensifying efforts to restrict fuel supplies to the island nation. In a statement issued on Friday, the Revolutionary Government of Cuba describes as “hostile and illegal” an executive order signed by the […]
U.S Exchange Alumni Move to Strengthen Nigeria’s Democracy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The U.S. exchange alumni has convened in Abuja to chart new strategies for strengthening institutions, improving public service culture, and expanding community impact across the country. According to a statement on Friday by the Public Relations Officer, USGEAAN, Abuja Chapter, Daniel C. Iwuchukwu, this comes amid growing concerns about Nigeria’s democratic resilience […]
Senate Sets March 17 for Passage of ₦58.47tn 2026 Budget
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has scheduled Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for the final consideration and passage of the ₦58.472 trillion 2026 budget. The Senate Committee on Appropriations announced the timetable on Friday, confirming that February 2–13 has been set aside for committee-level consideration of the budget estimates. To ensure an inclusive process, the committee […]
Trump Nominates Former Fed Governor Warsh as Next Central Bank Chief
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul US President Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to lead the US central bank. The move follows months of speculation over who would succeed current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May. Trump has repeatedly criticised Powell for failing to […]
Actors Guild Appoints Tega Dominic Adviser on Sexual Harassment
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has created a new advisory role to address sexual harassment in the film industry and appointed actress and reality TV star, Tega Dominic, to the position. Dominic, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, was named Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the AGN national president-elect. She […]
2027: North Will Back Tinubu’s Re-election, Says Ganduje
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, says Northern Nigeria will give strong backing to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This is as Ganduje dismissed claims that the North would not support Tinubu, describing such views as misguided. He said the region is prepared to […]