Nigeria’s Out-of-School Crisis Demands Innovative, Decentralised Education Solutions

According to a 2024 report by UNICEF, Nigeria currently has about 18.3 million children out of school, including 10.2 million of primary school age and 8.1 million at the junior…

INEC to Launch Nationwide Voter Revalidation Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is preparing to carry out a nationwide voter revalidation exercise in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. This directive was outlined in an internal…

UNICAL Sanctions Admission Officer, Tightens Measures Against Fraud and Over-Admission

The University of Calabar has taken disciplinary steps against an admissions officer over alleged misconduct linked to over-admission, as part of renewed efforts to eliminate certificate fraud and strengthen the…

Putin, Saudi Crown Prince Push for Diplomacy to End Middle East Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged stronger political and diplomatic engagement to resolve the ongoing Middle East conflict during a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.…

FG Demands Accountability as Oyetola Signs Performance Bonds with Maritime Agencies

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a firm directive to heads of agencies under the ministry to ensure transparency, accountability, and…

Tinubu Hosts Chad’s Déby in Abuja, Strengthens Regional Security and Trade Ties

Bola Tinubu on Thursday welcomed Idriss Déby to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a high-level meeting aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations between Nigeria and Chad. The closed-door discussion focused…

UK, US, France Among Nations Accepting Nigeria’s Envoys

The Federal Government has announced that several countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and the United States, have formally accepted Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, signaling progress in filling vacant diplomatic positions…

Kwara Governor Dismisses Claims of Endorsing Successor

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has dismissed claims that he submitted the name of a preferred governorship aspirant to Bola Tinubu. The governor described the reports as false, malicious, and aimed at blackmailing…

Senate Approves ₦68 Trillion 2026 Budget, Adds ₦9 Trillion to Proposal

The Senate has approved a ₦68 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, raising the initial proposal by ₦9 trillion from the earlier ₦58 trillion estimate. A breakdown of the…

Yoruba Groups Insist on Southern Presidency, Warn Against Power Shift Ahead of 2027

Several pan-Yoruba organisations operating under the umbrella of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement (AYDM) have declared that Nigeria’s next president must emerge from the southern region, cautioning that any…