Senate, SGF, UN envoy reject Oyo governor’s call for probe into Oriire school abduction
The Senate on Tuesday expressed surprise at Makinde’s demand for an international investigation, describing the call as capable of trivialising the sacrifices made by security personnel during the operation that secured the release of the abducted pupils and teachers.
FG suspends planned hike in WAEC, NECO fee for 2027 exams
The ministry said the move reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive, transparent and evidence-based policymaking. It acknowledged the concerns and constructive feedback expressed by Nigerians following the announcement of the proposed fee increase, noting that public participation remains an important part of shaping education policies with far-reaching implications.
Oyo school kidnap victims freed after 56 days, eight suspects arrested
The presidency confirmed the rescue on Friday, insisting that the operation was carried out without payment of ransom or any prisoner exchange, bringing to an end one of Nigeria’s most closely watched school kidnapping cases in recent months.
Court awards Agunloye N10 million, rules EFCC defamed ex-power minister over alleged $6bn fraud
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay N10 million in damages to former Minister of Power, Dr Olu Agunloye, after ruling that the anti-graft agency defamed him through false publications on its official website and social media platforms. The […]
APC under fire as opposition slams revised 2027 National Assembly candidates’ list
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has come under intense criticism following its decision to revise the list of candidates produced from its National Assembly primaries for the 2027 general elections. The changes, which followed recommendations from the party’s Primary Election Appeal Committee, have drawn sharp reactions from opposition parties, while the APC insists the review […]
Tinubu jokingly calls first lady ‘Iya Alakara’ amid debate over petty trader remarks
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday playfully referred to the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” during the Presidential Press Corps dinner at the State House in Abuja, drawing laughter from guests and reigniting attention on the recent public debate surrounding the first lady’s comments encouraging Nigerian women to embrace small-scale businesses. The light-hearted […]
Sowore vows to scrap JAMB, NYSC if elected Nigerian president
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to abolish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in their current forms if elected President of Nigeria. Announcing the proposal in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, Sowore said both institutions have outlived their […]
First Lady Remi Tinubu defends support programme, says akara sellers not only beneficiaries
Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has defended her support programme for petty traders, stating that its beneficiaries extend far beyond akara sellers to include tomato vendors, bole sellers, maize sellers, vegetable traders and many others across the informal sector. The first lady also dismissed criticism surrounding the initiative, insisting that the programme remains focused […]
FG reforms NYSC, extends orientation camp to 6 weeks, scraps military drills
The Federal Government has approved a reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from three weeks to six weeks while introducing significant changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a more skills-focused platform for youth development. The reforms also abolish military drills during orientation camps and replace the traditional […]
2027 Election: Cubana Chief Priest unveils branded vehicles for Tinubu’s re-election campaign
Nightlife entrepreneur and social personality Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has unveiled customised luxury vehicles branded in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Cubana Chief Priest, who serves as Director of the City Boy Movement in Imo State and is aligned with the All Progressives Congress […]