Abia Teachers Back Down on Strike After Parley with Government
Academic activities in public schools across Abia State will continue as scheduled after the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Abia State chapter, suspended its planned indefinite strike following negotiations with the state government. The decision came after a two-day technical meeting between the union and the Acting Secretary to the Abia State Government, Dr Emmanuel […]
FG Unveils Nigeria House Davos Ahead of WEF 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to debut Nigeria House Davos at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled for January 19 to 23, 2026, marking a significant expansion of Nigeria’s economic diplomacy on the global stage. Nigeria House Davos will be Nigeria’s first official National House on […]
Gambia Tightens Border Controls After Surge in Europe-Bound Migration
Gambian authorities have stepped up nationwide operations after intercepting hundreds of migrants attempting to depart the country for Europe, amid growing concern over deadly sea journeys along the West African migration route. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that security agencies stopped more than 780 people in coordinated actions carried out across multiple locations. The interceptions […]
FG Prioritises Infrastructure, Security in 2026 Budget Plan
FG Prioritises Infrastructure, Security in 2026 Budget Plan The Federal Government has outlined its proposed spending priorities for the 2026 fiscal year, with major allocations directed at infrastructure, defence, education and social services. According to a budget outlook shared by Presidential Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, the Works sector tops the list […]
FG Sets Aside N2.3bn in 2026 Budget for Benefits of Past Leaders
FG Sets Aside N2.3bn in 2026 Budget for Benefits of Past Leaders The Federal Government has made a N2.3 billion provision in the 2026 budget to cover pensions and other entitlements for Nigeria’s former presidents, heads of state and their deputies. Details from the 2026 Appropriation Bill show that the allocation is listed under statutory […]
Terrorists Flock to Benue After Sokoto Military Strikes, Warns Benue LG Chairman
Terrorists Flock to Benue After Sokoto Military Strikes, Warns Benue LG Chairman
FG Orders Textbook Reuse, Restricts Graduation Ceremonies Nationwide
FG Orders Textbook Reuse, Restricts Graduation Ceremonies Nationwide The Federal Government has announced new education policies that will restrict graduation ceremonies in schools and require the reuse of textbooks, as part of efforts to reduce costs for parents and improve learning standards. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State […]
Soldiers Accuse Commander of Withholding Operation Allowance
Soldiers Accuse Commander of Withholding Operation Allowance Nigerian soldiers deployed to the North-East under Operation Hadin Kai have raised the alarm over the withholding of their operation allowances. The soldiers, who are actively engaged in combat against Boko Haram insurgents, have specifically alleged the Theatre Commander, Major General Abubakar, is responsible for the […]
Minister Idris Suspends Aide, Denies Interest in 2027 Niger Governorship
Minister Idris Suspends Aide, Denies Interest in 2027 Niger Governorship The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has clarified that he has no interest in the 2027 Niger State governorship race, following the publication of a write-up titled “Malagi 2027.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the minister’s office said the article, which […]
Customs Intercepts N2.28bn from Dubai-bound Austrian at Lagos Airport
Customs Intercepts N2.28bn from Dubai-bound Austrian at Lagos Airport Officers from the Nigeria Customs Service at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command in Lagos successfully intercepted an Austrian national attempting to smuggle undeclared foreign currency valued at approximately N2.28 billion. The suspect, identified as Mr. Kavlak Onal, was apprehended by the Command’s […]