‘Am I not Nigerian’? – Baba-Ahmed faults reactions to his ‘criticism’ of Peter Obi
Baba-Ahmed maintained that his concerns about Obi’s political move had subsequently been vindicated, while expressing frustration that his broader arguments on democracy and political principles were being overlooked.
FG moves to professionalise 250,000 unqualified teachers
The Federal Government has launched an ambitious move to overhaul the professional status of thousands of Nigerian teachers currently teaching without recognised teaching qualifications, with 250,000 serving teachers expected to benefit from a new six-month professionalisation programme beginning in October 2026.
FG bans 25% textbooks, sets 70% pass mark for school books
The Federal Government has drawn a fresh battle line against substandard textbooks in Nigerian schools, declaring that instructional materials scoring below 70 per cent will no longer qualify for national ranking.
NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians
The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to October 3, 2026, following a high turnout of applicants in London and Manchester.
Hull City star Sorba Thomas escapes car crash unhurt
Hull City winger Sorba Thomas has escaped injury after his car overturned in an accident near the club’s training ground in Cottingham on Friday morning, with the Premier League club confirming that the Wales international emerged from the vehicle unharmed.
‘My son transformed our family business’ – Corporate meat seller’s father
Muraina Nojeem, father of viral Nigerian meat seller Akeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has said his son’s education and upbringing helped him transform the family’s butchery business.
