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 […]
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 […]
NILDS to launch French Club to sustain staff language skills
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is to establish a French Club to help staff sustain the language skills they acquired during a three-month training programme. The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, announced the initiative at the closing ceremony of the first phase of the programme in Abuja. He explained […]
Tunji-Ojo Assures Nigerians in UK of No Extra Passport Charges
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has assured Nigerians in the United Kingdom that the ongoing special passport intervention exercise will not attract any charges beyond the official fees. A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Alao Babatunde disclosed that the Minister said the intervention was introduced to ease the […]
Jay 1 FC, Bwari Area Council Crowned FCT League Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Jay 1 FC of Kubwa and Bwari Area Council have emerged champions of the 2026 FCT Football Association League after winning the men’s and women’s finals respectively in Abuja. Jay 1 FC edged Basic FC Jabi 1–0 in the men’s final, with Miracle converting from the penalty spot to seal the title […]
Yellow Greens Seal Second ICC U19 World Cup Ticket
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens have secured qualification for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup for the second time after edging Zimbabwe by four runs in a thrilling final of the Africa Qualifier Division 1 in Tanzania. Defending a modest target of 99, Nigeria bowled Zimbabwe out for 94 in 19.5 […]
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 […]
FG Moves to Unlock $25m Shipping Fund
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has begun moves to unlock up to $25 million from the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) for Nigerian shipowners, more than two decades after the fund was established. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, disclosed this in a statement posted on X, describing the initiative as a […]