Gov. Nwifuru urges vocational, skills-based education to boost job opportunities
By Jeff Agbodo ABAKALIKI — Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has called on the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) to revise the school curriculum to include vocational and skill-based education, saying this is key to creating employment opportunities for graduates. Speaking at the flag-off of educational material distribution to 240 schools across the state, […]
INEC chairman warns poor party democracy could undermine 2027 elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has raised concerns over how weak internal democracy within political parties could negatively affect elections conducted by the commission.
Osogbo communities protest epileptic power supply
Residents of communities in Osogbo under the aegis of United Communities have raised concerns over the persistent epileptic electricity supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
Ex-NSPMC director raises alarm over online smear campaign
By John Alechenu ABUJA — A former Director of Corporate Services at the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC), Adesoji Ogungbesan, has raised concerns over what he described as a deliberate campaign to damage his reputation following his resignation. Ogungbesan, who left the organisation earlier this year, said in an interview on Wednesday that […]
At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship
The sinking came as the war sparked by a joint US-Israel attack on Iran continued to spread across the Middle East.
Police monitoring Middle East tensions for Nigerian impact – IGP
He said the police had intensified surveillance and patrols across the country to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
