JAKARTA — At least 11 people, including six children, have died after a fire tore through a market and nearby buildings in Indonesia’s eastern Papua region, police said on Monday. The fire broke out shortly after midnight in Paniai, Central Papua province, and quickly spread to several shophouses, according to local police spokesman Henry Manurung. […]
ABEOKUTA —THE Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, yesterday, reaffirmed the unity of the family and its determination to produce the next Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland.The ruling house also warned against alleged attempts to frustrate it from exercising what it described as its lawful turn in the succession to the vacant […]
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO—TERRORISTS operating in parts of Sokoto State have suffered another major setback as troops of the Nigerian Army’s COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, dislodged their positions and recovered high-calibre weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during a clearance operation in Tangaza Local Government Area.The operation was part of the […]
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO—THE Sokoto State Government has declared total war on terrorists and other criminal elements responsible for the escalating insecurity in vulnerable communities, following the recent deadly attack in Kebbe Local Government Area.The government also offered N9 million in financial assistance to families of the deceased and injured victims of the attack as […]
ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a probe into Uber’s abrupt withdrawal from the Nigerian market, with particular focus on how the ride-hailing company handled unfulfilled services to customers. The FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg on Sunday. Bello said the commission […]
HONIARA — Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has survived an attempt to oust his government, with parliament subsequently adjourned indefinitely to prevent another immediate challenge. The no-confidence motion was withdrawn on Sunday by its sponsor, Manasseh Maelanga, after several lawmakers crossed over to Wale’s coalition. Parliament was adjourned indefinitely on Monday, with Wale saying […]
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico “New America”, prompting an immediate rejection from the state’s governor. Trump made the proposal on Sunday in a social media post, saying he had received suggestions that the state should be given a new name. “Many people suggested changing the name […]
ABUJA — Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has denied allegations linking him to bandit kingpins and sponsoring banditry in northern Nigeria, describing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated. Buba, who is the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate in Bauchi State, said the allegations circulating online claimed that some high-profile bandit […]
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate opened the new week with the naira trading at about ₦1,321.68 per US dollar at the official rate, while the parallel market rate stood at ₦1,390 per dollar for buying and ₦1,400 for selling, according to available market data.
Adebayo suggested that Baba-Ahmed’s experience with Obi may have influenced his assessment of the other presidential contenders.
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
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‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]
…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]
Candidates could check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for UTME
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]
ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education […]
By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]
