FCT ‘ll reflect Nigeria’s growing population, national identity – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will evolve into a capital city that reflects Nigeria’s growing population, economic aspirations and national identity.
Religious leaders demand release of abducted school children, decry rising insecurity
Religious leaders across Christian and Muslim faiths have jointly condemned the rising wave of kidnappings in Nigeria, particularly recent attacks involving school children and teachers in parts of Oyo and Borno States, calling for their immediate and unconditional release.
SMBLF to Tinubu: Call for national security emergency, special terrorism courts
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a comprehensive national security emergency, warning that worsening insecurity across the country has reached alarming levels. The group also urged the Federal Government to significantly increase funding, equipment, and welfare support for the armed forces, […]
Seven students injured as armed robbers attack Ebonyi Female Hostel
Seven students of the Ebonyi State College of Health Science and Technology, Ngbo, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, have been injured following an armed robbery attack on the institution’s female hostel.
Publishers reject textbook ranking policy, fault N2,000 per-page fee
By Adesina Wahab The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has faulted the Federal Ministry of Education over a proposed policy to introduce ranking of educational textbooks, warning that it could destabilise the publishing industry and create a “winner-takes-all” system. The association also rejected an increase in textbook assessment fees from N300 per page to N2,000 per […]
NEMA mobilises for arrival of evacuees from South Africa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated comprehensive reception arrangements for Nigerian citizens being evacuated from the Republic of South Africa ahead of their arrival in the country.
Nigeria on wrong path — Labour, Olawepo-Hashim
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Organised labour on Wednesday joined former presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, civil society groups, youth organisations, women leaders and other advocates to launch the Movement for Democratic Renewal, MDR, in Abuja amid concerns over governance, insecurity and declining public confidence in democratic institutions. Organisers said the movement was launched in […]
NRS unveils Rev360 to boost tax compliance, track evaders
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has unveiled Rev360, a new digital tax administration platform designed to streamline tax processes, improve compliance, and help identify tax evaders.
Security in Nigeria, South East not for political games — Bishop Ikeakor
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The Anglican Bishop of Amichi Diocese, Bishop Ephraim Ikeakor, has warned that the worsening security situation in Nigeria, particularly in the South East, should not be treated as a political issue, but as a national emergency requiring urgent and sincere action. He blamed rising insecurity on what he described as selfishness among […]
Senator Natasha’s suspension was our lowest point in 3 years — Senate Leader
Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has described the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as one of the lowest moments of the 10th Senate, admitting that the incident negatively affected the chamber’s public image.
Panic as podium collapses at Adeleke canvassers’ inauguration in Osun
There was panic on Saturday at Ijebu-Jesa, headquarters of Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, after a podium collapsed during the inauguration of vote canvassers for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign.
