The Minister of Education has emphasized the need for the National Assembly to prioritize allocation of funds to established institutions, rather than diverting resources to create new ones. This stance was conveyed during a recent public hearing organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education. The hearing […]
Abductors of Nelson Adepoyigi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Ward 5 of Ondo State’s Ose Local Government Area, have taken two more individuals hostage. Bayode Loco and Isimeri, who had attempted to deliver a ransom for Adepoyigi’s release, are now being held by the kidnappers, who are demanding an additional 30 million […]
Popular social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been re-arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The re-arraignment comes after fresh allegations of cyberbullying involving several Nigerian celebrities and public figures. The Inspector-General of Police brought a five-count charge against […]
Abdullahi Madobi, the Minister Counsellor of the Nigerian Embassy in Turkey, has opened up on the myriad of issues confronting Nigerians living in Turkey and Northern Cyprus. Madobi, who received a delegation of Nigerian journalists at the embassy in Ankara, delved into the complexities of scholarship opportunities, consular services, and defence cooperation. He […]
Nigerian music legend, 2face Idibia, has introduced Natasha Osawaru his new wife, and has taken to social media to praise her as the most beautiful lawmaker in the country. The music icon, who has been married to Annie Idibia for several years, posted a photo of himself and Natasha Osawaru on his Instagram page, […]
The Nigerian House of Representatives has launched an investigation into a technical error that disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting nearly 380,000 candidates. This move follows widespread complaints about irregularities in the recently released exam results, sparking concerns over the integrity of the nation’s tertiary admission process. The Joint Admissions and […]
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to make voting mandatory for all eligible citizens. Sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the proposed legislation aims to boost voter turnout and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic processes by requiring all qualified Nigerians to participate in elections. The bill seeks to amend existing electoral […]
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has rejected the decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to conduct a resit examination for candidates affected by technical glitches in the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Instead, the group is demanding that JAMB award an automatic score of 300 to all […]
The Nigerian Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu to promptly sign the Nigerian Forest Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, as the country grapples with rising insecurity in its rural and forested regions. The bill, recently passed by the National Assembly, aims to establish a dedicated security agency focused on protecting the nation’s forests […]
The Lagos State Government has moved to dispel rumors surrounding the departure of some of its employees after participating in training programs abroad. According to Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, the controversy stems from a misunderstanding about the nature of these programs. It appears that certain staff members, who had taken […]
