Police arrest 22-year-old, recover firearms, suspected Indian hemp in Lagos

Police arrest 22-year-old, recover firearms, suspected Indian hemp in Lagos

By Esther Onyegbula Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Olamide Suleiman, during a stop-and-search operation in the Aguda area of the state, recovering firearms and substances suspected to be Indian hemp. The command also said it had launched a manhunt for a fleeing accomplice linked to the recovered weapons. […]
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Nigeria’s education crisis is access, not enrolment — Alausa

Nigeria’s education crisis is access, not enrolment — Alausa

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has identified limited access to education as Nigeria’s biggest challenge, saying the country’s education crisis is not about enrolment but the inability of millions of children to progress through the school system. Alausa spoke on Wednesday at the 2026 Annual Education Summit of the […]

NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice — Education minister

NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice — Education minister

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Wednesday said the National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) Senior School Certificate Examination had significantly reduced opportunities for examination malpractice, following reports of a smooth exercise and positive feedback from candidates. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this while monitoring the ongoing […]

Presidential Poll: Court reserves judgment in Olawepo-Hashim’s suit against INEC

Presidential Poll: Court reserves judgment in Olawepo-Hashim’s suit against INEC

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved for judgment a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as candidate of the Accord Party (AP) for the 2027 presidential election. Justice Mohammed Umar okayed the matter for judgment after all parties adopted […]

Nigeria needs more investment in agriculture to tackle hunger — BUA’s Rabiu

Nigeria needs more investment in agriculture to tackle hunger — BUA’s Rabiu

…As BUA Foods Records ₦518.4bn Profit After Tax By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Chairman of BUA Foods Plc, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has identified increased investment in agriculture by both government and private sector players as a major solution to tackling hunger and food insecurity in Nigeria. Rabiu spoke at the company’s 5th […]