Minister Demands Additional Funding To Address Teacher Shortage, School Security, Others
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called on the National Assembly to provide robust support for the Federal Ministry of Education’s 2026 budget to address critical teacher shortages…
Strict MTEF Compliance Mandatory For All MDAs, Says Federal Government
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), underscoring that adherence to the framework was…
Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned Spanish club Almeria
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25 per cent stake in Saudi-owned Spanish second-division club Almeria. “This strategic investment in UD Almeria reflects Ronaldo’s long-term commitment…
Police deploy massive personnel, weaponry to Bauchi communities
The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the deployment of massive security personnel and enhanced weaponry to troubled communities in a renewed effort to curb banditry and prevent any breakdown…
‘How bodi’ – Thierry Henry charms Osimhen with Pidgin
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry sparked a feel-good moment on live television after greeting Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in Nigerian Pidgin during a post-match interview. The exchange followed Galatasaray’s thrilling knockout…
Demolition: CSOs advocate immediate dev’t of Makoko for safety
Coalition for Good Governance in Lagos has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu not to abandon the state government’s plan to develop Makoko and ensure evacuation of people living under high tension…
Cuba kills four on US-registered speedboat trying to ‘infiltrate’
Cuba said it thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard opened fire Wednesday at a Florida-registered speedboat near its shores, killing four people and wounding…
Adesina: One Of Nigeria’s Best Gifts To The World
It is not an exaggeration to say that Dr Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is among the few African leaders who have left lasting imprints on the continent’s development. A former president…
Police Kill Bandits, Arrest Gunrunners In Kaduna
Security operatives in Kaduna State have killed several suspected bandits and arrested gunrunners during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts, recovering no fewer than 30 firearms in coordinated operations across…
Asian Football Confederation to Launch Nations League, Mirroring African Move
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its intention to introduce an AFC Nations League, hot on the heels of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiling a similar competition…
Kogi Orders Reopening of Primary, Secondary Schools Monday
The Kogi State Government has directed all primary and secondary schools in the state to reopen on Monday, February 23, 2026, with immediate effect. The Director of Basic and Secondary…
PENGASSAN Faults 30% Oil Revenue Claim, Seeks PIA Review
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has described claims of a 30 per cent deduction from oil revenue as misleading.…
US Tariff Relief: A Double-Edged Sword for Europe Inc
From European wine makers to chemical companies and distillers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling knocking down a large part of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs comes with a sting in…
Police counter Papaya ex’s assault claims with allegations of resistance
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has given the police’s account of events following allegations by social media influencer Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex,…
Ogun Government Moves To Support TikToker After Viral Rape Claim
The Ogun State Government has visited a Nigerian TikToker, Mirabel (@mirab351), who is currently receiving treatment at a state-owned hospital after alleging she was raped. The Commissioner for Women Affairs…
Court convicts, fines firm for illegal BDC operation in Lagos
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted AP McNisi Initiatives Limited for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid licence, imposing a fine…
UBEC unveils learners’ assist programme nationwide
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC ), Aisha Garba, on Friday declared that no Nigerian child should be left behind in access to basic education, as she…
Nigeria’s public debt grows by N900bn to N153.29trn in Q3 2025
Nigeria’s total public debt reached N153.29 trillion as of September 30, 2025, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). This marks an increase of N900 billion, or 0.59 percent, from…
Zuckerberg Faces Court in Social Media Addiction Case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to testify at a groundbreaking social media addiction trial, where Instagram and other platforms are accused of deliberately…
NARTO Reduces Transport Fares by 30% with CNG Deal
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has said its partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas has helped reduce transportation costs by over 30 per cent while…