The Federal Ministry of Education has allocated new responsibilities to two of its agencies, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI). Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, articulated in a statement on Sunday that this initiative is part of ongoing reforms aimed at fortifying the teaching profession, […]
Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has confirmed that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will miss the club’s Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Lookman, who played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph in 2024, has yet to feature this season after a failed attempt to force a move away from Bergamo during […]
The Kwara State Government has evacuated another batch of 40 beggars from the streets of Ilorin, the state capital, as part of its ongoing effort to rid the city of street begging and related vices. The operation, carried out by officials of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development in collaboration with the Nigerian […]
The leadership crisis rocking the Edo State Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has worsened following the resignation of a key member of the caretaker committee, Comrade Mike Ochei. Ochei, who also serves as the Edo State chairman of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria, announced his resignation […]
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has lauded the Enugu State Government for its swift and peaceful intervention following a recent attack on herders in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu, the association’s National Deputy Director, Mr. Gidado Siddiki, described the government’s response as a demonstration of Governor […]
The countdown is on to Sunday’s Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, and two breakout shows the gripping teen crime saga Adolescence and the biting Hollywood satire The Studio are being widely tipped to dominate the night. The ceremony, often described as television’s equivalent of the Oscars, begins at 5:00 p.m. local time (0000 GMT […]
MINISTRY OF SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT NIGERIA (MSMD) ANSARU: ALAKE HAILS VERDICT AS VICTORY ON WAR AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING PRESS RELEASE – 14th September, 2025. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has described the verdict that sentenced Ansaru commander Mahmud Usman to 15 years in jail as a major victory in the […]
The Federal Ministry of Environment has sounded the alarm over possible flooding in several parts of the country following predictions of heavy rainfall between September 14 and 18, 2025. In a notice issued on Sunday by the National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEWS Centre) and signed by the Director of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone […]
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi has etched his name into the history books after qualifying for the men’s 100 metres final at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Ajayi clocked an impressive 9.93 seconds to finish second in his semifinal heat, booking his place in the highly anticipated final and ending Nigeria’s long wait for representation […]
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described President Bola Tinubu as a leader driven by statesmanship rather than politics, crediting him with bold reforms aimed at securing Nigeria’s long-term stability. Gbajabiamila made the remarks on Saturday at the 2025 Southern Summit of former legislators held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The summit, themed […]
