The Nigerian Army says the media has a responsibility to provide timely and useful information to the public while ensuring that such information does not compromise national security. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the opening of 2-day training for Media Operatives in Nigeria. The…
The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled “Luminah 2030 Initiative”, aimed at tackling gender disparities in education, empowering women and girls and driving sustainable development across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, at the inaugural technical committee meeting with state commissioners of education in Abuja on Tuesday, said the initiative would…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Adamawa have expressed their confidence in the administration led by President Bola Tinubu. During a meeting of party executives in Hong on Tuesday, the stakeholders pledged their support for the re-election of the president in 2027, emphasising the need for the continued delivery of democratic benefits. Mr Salihu…
China has expressed support for a joint statement issued by 21 Arab and Islamic countries addressing the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, the statement emphasizes respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity, good-neighborly relations, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Guo…
Some experts and professionals have advised the Federal Government to reconsider its decision to deliver 75,000 electricity meters under the International Competitive Bid 1. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minster for Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement on April 6, said that the government would deliver the first batch of…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged the Lagos State government to reduce the electronic call-up parking fee from ₦12,500 to ₦2,500. Mr Chinedu Ukadike, IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, made this appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. Ukadike stated the appeal is necessary…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer‑Based Test (CBT) centres and their registrants involved in fingerprint irregularities during registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Registrar/Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stated this after a brainstorming session with some critical stakeholders following a meeting with…
Zamfara All Progressive Congress support group has told Senator Orji Uzor Kalu that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can comfortably win re-election in 2027 without the support of Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement on Tuesday y, the group’s chairman, Muhammed Kabir Lawal, said key political figures in the state—Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello…
President Bola Tinubu has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja, describing the project as a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening democracy. Speaking at the event, the President emphasised that the new edifice symbolises more than just infrastructure but represents the nation’s dedication to credible elections…
The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has called on the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to demand the immediate and unconditional release of the Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been in detention…
