The Federal Government has approved a new policy allowing Federal Colleges of Education (FCEs) to operate a dual mandate system. Under this arrangement, eligible colleges will be empowered to concurrently offer the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree programs. The decision, which comes amidst concerns over declining enrollment figures […]
The Nigerian Senate has pushed back against recent criticisms from prominent cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, cautioning him against projecting personal frustrations onto the legislative arm of government. Bakare, known for his fiery sermons and outspoken political commentary, had in a recent address accused the Senate of failing in its responsibilities, alleging […]
Tensions flared again in Rivers State on Tuesday as hundreds of protesters flooded the streets of Port Harcourt, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The demonstrators, dressed in black to symbolize mourning for what they described as a “democratic injustice,” marched from Aggrey Road in the Old Port Harcourt […]
Executive Director (Finance), Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso has stated that prominent northern figures such as Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed and Buba Galadima lack the political clout to halt Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Kwankwaso declared that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other northern elites have no significant influence to sway […]
In a concerning escalation of violence, government forces in South Sudan have launched a fresh military offensive against opposition groups, intensifying fears that the nation may be on the brink of another civil war. The attack, which began last week, saw the government forces retake the strategically significant town of Nasir in Upper Nile State […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to embark on a diplomatic tour of the Middle East from May 13 to May 16, 2025, with planned visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This trip marks his second foreign visit since returning to office and aims to strengthen economic and geopolitical ties with […]
Brief History Of Okun People – The Yorubas in Kogi State The word “Okun” is a general term used to describe the Yoruba people in Kogi state, Nigeria. Okun people spread across six local government areas in Kogi State, which are; Ìjùmú Kabba-Bunu, Yagba-West, Yagba-East, Mopa-Muro, and Lokoja local government Areas. They can also be […]
Finnish tribunal has authorized the handover of Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian advocate for Biafran secession, to Nigerian authorities. Ekpa, who styled himself as the head of a Biafran government in exile, is wanted in Nigeria on accusations of promoting terrorism and fueling turmoil in the southeastern part of the country. The scheduled date for […]
A new directive issued by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has sparked nationwide outrage and concern after he ordered the arrest and compulsory shaving of individuals wearing dreadlocks across the state. The governor cited “security concerns” as the rationale behind the order, claiming that criminal elements were allegedly using the hairstyle to mask […]
ABUJA, FCT APRIL 22, 2025 PRESS STATEMENT The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to alert the general public to a scam message being circulated by suspected fraudsters, requesting banking details for payment of “N85,000 from Bola Tinubu empowerment” and asking interested persons to call 🚫07078309083🚫❕ This is a scam, and we urge members of the […]
