The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Dangut, to explain the controversial new guidelines introduced for candidates sitting for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The decision followed a motion by Senator Sunday…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the PDP’s failure to protect the people of the state. Speaking to stakeholders at Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Fubara emphasized that his continued tenure as governor is due to the support of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has registered 18,045 new voters between August 25 and December 10, 2025, during the first phase of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), disclosed this at a consultation meeting with political party leaders and Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members…
A final-year student of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo, has died in a motorcade accident while celebrating the completion of his final examinations. The incident occurred on Monday when the student, part of a convoy of fresh graduates, attempted to overtake a moving truck and collided with a stationary vehicle along the highway. Witnesses…
Prof. Charles Onyenekwe of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, has urged Nigeria to reinforce its health security framework to prevent severe national consequences. He made the call on Tuesday while delivering a lecture at the Induction and Oath-Taking ceremony for graduates of Medical Laboratory Science at Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo. Onyenekwe noted that Nigeria’s health…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated the 13th Governing Council of Lagos State University (LASU), urging members to provide visionary leadership to enhance the institution’s global standing. The new council is chaired by Mr. Babatunde Ogala (SAN) and includes members Mr. Oluseyi Badmus, Mr. Bode Makanjuola, Mrs. Mojisola Tolagbe Taiwo, Mr. Shaffudeen Amuwo,…
Justice David Mann of the Plateau State High Court 1 in Jos on Tuesday sentenced Sgt. Ruya Auta to death by hanging or lethal injection for the culpable homicide of Rinji Bala, a 300-level student at the University of Jos. Bala was shot on May 12, 2020, after being detained along with two friends during…
Mr. Theophilus Okoka has officially assumed duty as the Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Akwa Ibom Command, taking over from Mr. Frank Okonkwo, who retired after 35 years of meritorious service. The formal handover ceremony, held at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, marked a seamless transition of leadership. Outgoing Controller Okonkwo expressed gratitude…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday promoted Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, to the rank of Colonel, emphasizing public trust as a key enabler for effective military operations. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, Shaibu praised Anele’s professionalism and dedication, noting that her elevation reflected the Army’s recognition…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwarinpa on Tuesday ordered that a N40 billion defamation suit against the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, be served by substituted means. Justice M. A. Hassan, ruling on an ex-parte motion, directed that the writ of summons, statement of claim, witness statements,…
