N/Central builds 1,159 classrooms, renovates 2,034, launches UBEC reforms
By Peter Duru, Makurdi No fewer than 1,159 new classrooms were constructed while 2,034 others were renovated across the North Central zone in 2025, in a major push to reduce overcrowding and improve learning conditions in public schools. The Executive Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, disclosed this while […]
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire would be extended by three weeks, despite sporadic fighting on the ground.
Okpebholo receives Seyi Tinubu, City Boy Movement officials in Edo
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Thursday, received the leadership of the City Boy Movement, including the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawale, at the Government House, Benin.
Police foil bandit assault in Sokoto, kill gunman
The operation, which underscores the persistent threat of banditry across the country, followed a distress call indicating that armed assailants had simultaneously launched attacks on the affected communities.
I’d never strike Iran with nuclear weapon – Trump
Trump’s blanket statement against any nuclear use would appear to be at odds with longstanding US nuclear doctrine, which reserves the right to use nuclear weapons.
Tinubu, APC govs meet over rancour-free primaries
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday evening met behind closed doors with APC governors on how to ensure a peaceful and transparent party primaries.
