Bauchi State, North east Nigeria, have joined their counterparts across the world to commemorate the 2024 World Children’s Day. They are also advocating the return of school feeding programme, free transportation, and decry the persistent bullying and corporal punishments in schools, which according to them, have contributed to increased school …
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The Court of Appeal Abuja has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission for the conduct of the state local government polls which has now been conducted. …
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The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the reappointment of Professor Joseph Ikechebelu as the new acting vice-chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). Ikechebelu’s reappointment as the new vice-chancellor of the university was announced in a letter on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo. …
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THE Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has called out Cool FM and Clout Africa of year long music ban of because she missed one of their events. In a series of posts on X on Thursday, Alade alleged that both platforms have harbored a grudge against her for over a year. The …
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A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has said that Nigerians are waiting to show President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the exit door in the upcoming 2027 presidential election amid economic hardship George disclosed this on Thursday in a statement to mark his 79th birthday …
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THE Naira on Thursday appreciated at the official market trading at N1,658.67 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira gained N28.85 . This represents a 1.7 percent gain, compared to the previous trading date on Wednesday when it exchanged at …
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THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Friday says Nigerians would have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card due to limited government revenue. The NIMC Head of Card Management Services, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said this during a two-day round table event organised for online editors in Lagos. …
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U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, says his country is perpetually committed to supporting young African leaders due to the crucial role that they play in shaping their continent’s future. Mills made this known at a Pan-African Legacy Conference organised by the The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (MWFAAN) …
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THE National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Enugu State as the host of the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in 2026. NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the decision was reached after a top management meeting of the …
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The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice sitting in Abuja today being 21st November 2024 has awarded the sum of Thirty million naira in the suit regarding the enslavement of 22-year-old then in 2021 in the person of Glory Okolie by men of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of Nigeria …
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