Communities from Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency have accused Nigeria’s electoral commission of disenfranchising them by failing to implement a Supreme Court ruling that ordered a fresh delineation of their constituency. Representatives of the Ijaw and Urhobo groups stormed INEC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding the immediate release of the commission’s final report on…
Nigerians have broadly welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to overhaul the basic, senior secondary, and technical education curriculum, but stakeholders are pressing for swift and proper implementation to ensure its impact. The new curriculum seeks to reduce content overload, enhance learning outcomes, and prepare students with globally relevant skills in technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Adeolu…
Nigeria has pledged to intensify its Safe Schools Programme to ensure children can learn free from the threat of violence, with development partners promising continued support. At an event marking the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, Federal Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary, Abel Enitan, said school insecurity must not be normalised. “Every child…
The government of Kano State, northern Nigeria, has outlawed the illegal use of chainsaws for tree felling and trimming, warning of heavy penalties for violators as part of a new drive against deforestation. Environment and Climate Change Commissioner, Dr Dahiru Muhammad-Hashim, announced the measure on Tuesday, citing constitutional and national environmental laws. He said the…
A massive wildfire in California is threatening ancient giant sequoias after flames reached the McKinley Grove, a stand of about 165 of the towering trees located in Sierra National Forest. Forestry officials said the Garnet Fire, which began on 24 August following a lightning strike, spread into the grove on Monday despite extensive protection measures,…
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into Lin Jingzhen, former vice president of the state-owned Bank of China, over alleged “serious breaches of Party discipline and national law.” The Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision confirmed the probe in a statement on Tuesday, without elaborating on the accusations….
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released the results of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening examinations, with candidates now able to check their scores through the university’s online portal. Public Relations Officer Dr Benedicta Ehanire confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, but cautioned applicants not to panic over the “NOT ADMITTED” message…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Jos and across Plateau State has drawn a high turnout, with officials pointing to improved systems and orderly conduct. Speaking in Jos on Tuesday, Electoral Officer for Jos North, Abubakar Abdullahi, described the exercise as seamless, noting that residents were…
A pro-Palestinian aid flotilla bound for Gaza has reported that one of its vessels came under drone attack in Tunisian waters, though Tunisian authorities insist the fire on board was accidental. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona carrying activists and humanitarian supplies, said flames broke out on a main vessel after it…
Severe flooding triggered by two days of torrential downpours has forced more than 545 households from their homes in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, according to the state’s emergency management agency. The storms, which struck on 4 and 5 September, damaged at least 171 houses across multiple communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area. Floodwaters rose…
