The Nigerian government has confirmed that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all candidates at the O’Level, dismissing claims that the subjects are no longer required under new university admission rules. In a statement released in Abuja, Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, said the clarification follows public confusion about the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally issued a notice for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for 8 November 2025. The announcement was made on Sunday in Awka by the state INEC Public Relations Officer, Mrs Ugomma Lechukwu, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended). “Notice is hereby…
Nigerian lawmaker Senator Ned Nwoko has spoken publicly for the first time after his wife, actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels, accused him of physically assaulting her. Daniels made the allegations in a widely circulated video posted online on Saturday, claiming she had suffered repeated abuse and could no longer remain in the marriage. The couple…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Dr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, has been hailed for leading what many describe as one of the boldest reform drives in the corporation’s history. The Youth Association of Agriculture Forum (YAA), in a statement on Tuesday by its Convener, Dr Yusuf Adams, praised Danfulani’s proactive efforts…
The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has lauded the former Governor of Zamfara State and Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammad Bello Matawalle, describing his administration as a golden era that transformed the state’s economy and set a national benchmark for fiscal discipline and growth. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa,…
The forum of Zamfara workers has berated Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over the alleged non-payment of civil servants’ salaries for eight months, describing the action as “wickedness beyond governance.” In a statement issued by its Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa, the group accused the governor of deliberately inflicting hardship on workers and their families by withholding…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Senator Ben Ndi Obi as the Secretary of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) for the party’s 2025 elective national convention. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the PDP National Publicity Secretary and Secretary of…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal reforms and urged the country to adopt smarter spending strategies alongside stronger tax systems to sustain economic stability. Davide Furceri, Division Chief, Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF, made this known during a news conference on the Fiscal Monitor held on Wednesday in Washington D.C.,…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it is finalising arrangements to pay all outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) before December. PenCom’s Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos during the opening of a two-day sensitisation workshop for employees and pension desk officers. The event was organised in collaboration…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the construction of the main carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II in Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who inaugurated the project on Wednesday, said the road would ease traffic congestion along…
