The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Mrs Tinubu requested a minute of silence from the Wives of Service Chiefs during their visit to the State House, Abuja, to honour…
Nigeria’s consumer protection authority has issued a summons to Air Peace, the country’s largest domestic carrier, over widespread claims that it failed to reimburse customers for cancelled flights. In a statement released on Monday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said the airline’s behaviour may be in breach of consumer protection laws. The…
Recent satellite images reveal increased activity at nuclear test sites in Russia, China, and the US. While there’s no imminent nuclear threat, these developments raise concerns amid global tensions. Explore the implications of these expansions and their impact on international security. In recent years, satellite imagery has unveiled a surge in activity at nuclear test…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given its official backing to the newly established Sam Okwaraji Secondary Schools Soccer Championship, a grassroots football initiative designed to celebrate the legacy of one of the nation’s most revered football icons. The annual tournament, spearheaded by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation, has also received the endorsement of the Senate…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the exclusion of Africa from permanent membership of the Security Council “indefensible,” urging urgent reform of global power structures. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the communication section of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Addressing the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Mr…
The University of Ibadan (UI) has matriculated 4,649 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The matriculation ceremony was held at the International Conference Centre of the institution in Ibadan on Wednesday. The institute’s Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Kayode Adebowale, said the students, from within and in the diaspora, sought admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for peace and patience among residents of Rimin Zakara following recent unrest over a land dispute with Bayero University Kano (BUK). Sanusi made this appeal on Tuesday during a sympathy visit to the community after returning from Lesser Hajj. The Kano state government confirmed on Monday…
At least 50 schoolchildren abducted in Niger State during a mass kidnapping have managed to escape and reunite with their parents, authorities at the affected school have confirmed. The attack took place on Thursday night at St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri. School officials initially reported that 303 children were taken…
In a bold move to strengthen human capital development and position Adamawa State for long-term economic growth, the Adamawa State Government has partnered with Staje Educational Services to launch the Adamawa Strategic Scholarship Program, an ambitious international scholarship scheme targeting indigent but academically outstanding students. Speaking in an with newsmen in Abuja, Dr. Vivian Victor,…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved new administrative regulations and guidelines aimed at enhancing governance and efficiency across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The approval was granted during Monday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The report on the guidelines, earlier presented…
