Benue flags off 2026 National Learning Assessment, begins assessors’ training
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue state has commenced the 2026 National Learning Assessment, NLA, Week with the training of assessors ahead of the statewide exercise. Described as a key initiative to measure learning outcomes and improve the quality of basic education, the exercise followed the declaration of June 29 to July 5, 2026, as National […]
The Onyegbulas in bitter divorce battle over assault, abuse allegations
…Husband denies claims, seeks dissolution of marriage By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — A Lagos State High Court has become the battleground for a bitter divorce dispute between United States-based Nigerian lawyer, Nnedimma Onyegbula, and her estranged husband, Sonny Onyegbula, as both parties trade allegations of assault, abuse and misconduct while seeking the dissolution of their […]
Igbasan to ex-IGP Egbetokun: You’re an exceptional patriot
…As Iyaloja-General, Tayo Ayinde, others honour ex-police chiefBy Henry Obetta The Director-General of APC Youth Network West Africa, Mr Olatunde Igbasan, has hailed the impact of Inspector-General of Police (retd.), Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, describing him as an exceptional patriot. Speaking with journalists at the grand dinner held in honour of the former IGP, Mr Igbasan […]
Education central to national development — Alausa
By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA —-The Federal Government has reaffirmed that education remains central to Nigeria’s national development, reiterating its commitment to strengthening teacher education through comprehensive reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, stated this on Friday during the 34th Combined Convocation and Endowment Ceremony of the Federal […]
Floods paralyse Ghana capital, kill three
“That aspect of the problem is beyond our control because it is driven by changing climatic conditions,” he said on X.
AA Leadership: Udeze hails Court decision granting his motion to withdraw
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Chairman of the Action Alliance ,AA, Chief Kenneth Udeze, has applauded the decision of the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure for granting his application to withdraw as an interested party in a suit challenging the leadership of the party. Udeze, through Motion Nos. CA/AK/268M/2025 and CA/AK/309M/2025, sought the […]
Pre-election cases: Federal High Court CJ issues new practice directions
The court said the practice directions are also aimed at ensuring that in all election matters, the parties focus on matters which are genuinely in issue.
Agric Mechanization: TracTrac to build capacity of 36,000 youth under YPiM initiative
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- IN the quest to change the narrative with mechanized agriculture in Nigeria, an agricultural mechanization firm, TracTrac Mechanization Service Limited, Monday, unveiled Young People in Mechanization, YPiM, initiative to build capacity of 36, 000 youths on practical skills. Speaking during a media parley at the headquarters of the company in Abuja, […]
South Africa police deploy on protesters’ anti-migrant ‘deadline’
Officers were out in force to prevent violence and looting, while hundreds of foreign nationals took refuge in several cities, urgently seeking help to leave.
Air dominance, intelligence surveillance aid rescue of Borno students — CAS
Aneke said that the development disrupted the terrorists’ movement and enabled ground troops to engage the fleeing insurgents and rescue the victims.
FG inaugurates 12-man committee, unveils ₦365m national student research prize
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has inaugurated a 12-member National Laureate Committee to oversee a research awards scheme worth about ₦365 million aimed at recognising outstanding students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, inaugurated the committee on Monday at the Digital Resource Centre of the Universal Basic Education […]
