Renowned economist and political thinker Professor Pat Utomi on Monday announced the formation of what he described as a “shadow government” to offer alternative policies and hold President Bola Tinubu’s administration accountable. It already and clearly sent shock waves in all government quarters, particularly, the ruling party-APC, as this is being perceived as a parallel…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has debunked reports claiming that the Nigerian government has initiated extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa, a self-styled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Fagbemi, the reports circulating in the media are “untrue and…
A civic technology advocacy group, MonITNG, has issued a passionate appeal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Senator Ireti Kingibe, urging them to include Tugan Bijimi, a forgotten community in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, in ongoing water infrastructure plans. For over 30 years, residents of Tugan Bijimi in Kawu Ward have lived without access…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has flagged off the distribution of 30,000 free school uniforms to female students and a comprehensive range of sports equipment to senior secondary schools across the state, as part of ongoing efforts to promote girl-child education and youth development. The launch event, held at the Government Girls…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, with 39,834 candidates’ results withheld for further scrutiny. According to JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the board verified 1,957,000 candidates for the exam, with 71,705 absent. He…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Former stakeholders of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), one of the legacy parties that merged to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, have declared their unwavering loyalty to the ruling party and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on Thursday during a well-attended press conference, the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Federal Government has appointed a new Registrar for the Dental Therapists’ Registration Board of Nigeria DThRBN, a parastatal under Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the FederaI Ministry of…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The North West Development Commission (NWDC) has officially announced the cancellation of its foreign scholarship application scheme, in compliance with the Federal Government’s recent directive to prioritize local education and promote indigenous capacity development. This development follows a policy announcement made on May 7, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled a comprehensive National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children, promising sweeping reforms and institutional changes aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of Nigerian children. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the First Regional Meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries under the Global Alliance on Ending Violence Against…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a landmark achievement with the World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualification of AFRI Medical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited’s 0.5ml auto-disabled syringes. This marks the first time a Nigerian company—and indeed the first in West and Central Africa—has earned such…
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