Okpebholo Absorbs 5,000 Teachers, Hires 6,000
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says his administration has absorbed 5,000 contract teachers into the state civil service and recruited another 6,000 teachers to address staff shortages in public schools. Okpebholo disclosed this in a message on Monday to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. He said the government would continue to […]
Personal Loans Hit N2tn as Consumer Credit Rises
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Personal loans obtained by Nigerians rose to about N2.06tn in May 2026, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total consumer credit, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The figure represented 64.78 per cent of the N3.18tn consumer credit outstanding during the month. Report from the CBN says total consumer credit increased by […]
Youth Leader Demands Action on 2026 Conference Resolutions
By Chinedu Echianu The Chairman of the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria, Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, has called on the Federal Government to implement the resolutions of the 2026 National Youth Conference. Chukwu also called for a mechanism to track the implementation of the resolutions and measure progress after the […]
Isa Welcomes Senegal Friendlies Ahead of Ghana Clash
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Sand Eagles head coach Abdullahi Isa says Nigeria’s two friendly matches against Senegal will provide a crucial test ahead of their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Ghana. Nigeria will face the defending African champions at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, on Saturday, before the teams meet again at the […]
WHO: Drug-Resistant Infections Kill 1m People Annually
By: Julian Osamoto The World Health Organisation (WHO) says drug-resistant bacterial infections kill about one million people every year, warning that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is imposing growing costs on families, health systems and economies. Acting Director of the WHO Antimicrobial Resistance Department, Dr Jean-Pierre Nyemazi, disclosed this during a virtual news briefing organised alongside an […]
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders in the nation’s electoral system have raised concerns over the implementation of electoral reforms, including BVAS functionality, electronic transmission of results and accountability for electoral offences ahead of the 2027 general election. The concerns were raised at a multi-stakeholder roundtable on electoral reform, integrity and youth participation, organised in Abuja on […]
LISDEL: 1 in 8 Nigerians with hypertension has BP controlled
By Julian Osamoto The Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development, LISDEL, says only 12.4 per cent of Nigerians living with hypertension have their blood pressure under control. The organisation made the disclosure in a statement to mark World Heart Day, warning that awareness campaigns will have limited impact unless Nigerians can afford continuous treatment. According to […]
TUC Backs Shehu Mohammed-Led ASCSN
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has reaffirmed its recognition of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, leadership led by Comrade Shehu Mohammed. In a circular signed by its Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, the TUC says its position followed the outcome of the ASCSN Delegates Conference held in […]
Chona, Friends FC Thrash Future Hope 5–0 in FCT League 2
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chona & Friends FC recorded a commanding 5–0 victory over Future Hope FC in the FCT FA League 2, with five different scorers finding the net. Chekwuma Henry opened the scoring in the 10th minute after being set up by Effiong Abraham, before Chekwube Okoh doubled the advantage in the 25th […]
Six Abu Dhabi Academy Players Move to Dubai
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Six players from Abu Dhabi Football Academy have relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and begun training with a new club, following support from the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Niger State Governor, Sadiq Yusuf, popularly known as “D’Cos”. The players completed their move to Dubai and took part in […]