Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called on serving and retired police officers to join a protest against low salaries in the Nigeria Police Force. The protest, scheduled for July 21, 2025, aims to demand better pay for police officers, with Sowore advocating for a minimum monthly salary of ₦300,000 […]
The Federal Government has officially begun the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Eastern railway corridor, a key transport route spanning several states in the South-East and parts of the North-East. This was confirmed by Victor Adamu, the Railway District Manager for the Eastern District in Enugu, during a national infrastructure survey conducted by […]
The domestic debt profile of Edo State has seen a sharp decline, dropping from ₦113 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 to ₦82.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This ₦30.6 billion reduction over a span of just three months has positioned the state as a standout example of fiscal responsibility amid rising […]
Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a comprehensive range of financial and digital solutions aimed at supporting all stakeholders within the education ecosystem from school owners and educators to students and parents. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, the bank said the new offerings are designed to boost financial inclusion, enhance operational efficiency, and promote sustainable […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the zonal breakdown of applications for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing that the South West zone recorded the highest number of applicants. According to the official data, the South West led the chart with 534,656 candidates, representing 26.32% of the total […]
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has boldly asserted that she has executed more constituency projects within her two-year tenure than any of her predecessors, including those who served for over a decade. Speaking in Abuja, Kingibe stated that her achievements are evident and verifiable by residents across the FCT. She […]
Amid growing speculation of a brewing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the party’s 2027 presidential ticket, Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has assured that the internal contest is a reflection of democracy at work not disunity. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Paul Ibe dismissed fears of […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced a major operation to evacuate street beggars, miscreants, scavengers, and other social nuisances from Abuja and its satellite towns. The exercise, which began on Wednesday, follows a directive from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, aimed at sanitising the nation’s capital and restoring order. The Minister’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, […]
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. A total of 179,201 candidates registered for the exam, which took place from May 12 to May 23, 2025, across 12 subjects. The results were made available after the 2025 BECE Award Committee Meeting in […]
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, on Wednesday warned 532 newly trained officers against misconduct and the irresponsible use of firearms. Speaking during the Passing-Out Parade at the NSCDC FCT Command Headquarters in Wuse, Abuja, Odumosu said the Corps would not condone any form […]
