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Students from no fewer than 23 public universities and polytechnics have expressed frustration over the delayed disbursement of their approved institutional loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), as tuition deadlines and…

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has disclosed that over 11,553 underage candidates have registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede made…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed former National Youth Leader Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the party’s substantive National Secretary, in line with a Court of Appeal judgment. In a…

Governor Malam Umar Namadi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Jigawa State through the implementation of the 12-Point Agenda blueprint, calling for teamwork and innovation in governance. Speaking at a two-day…

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a policy mandating the recruitment of only first-class graduates into Nigeria’s intelligence agency, arguing that top intellectual minds are…

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, led a delegation of top government officials to a three-day leadership development retreat in Gombe State. The event, themed "Ascending the Peak: Achieving Greater Jigawa Through Innovation and…

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over 178,459 missing firearms and an alleged N1.1 billion contract fraud within the Nigeria Police Force, prompting a grilling session with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode…

The long-awaited launch of the Pi Open Network has finally been confirmed for February 20, 2025, marking a major milestone for the blockchain-based cryptocurrency after six years of development and millions of engaged users. The…

The Federal Government has launched ministerial press briefings to enhance transparency and accountability in governance, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced in Abuja on Tuesday. Idris stated…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed he is hearing rumours of his imminent arrest, detention, and torture at the National Security Adviser’s (NSA) office. El-Rufai’s revelation comes amid a heated exchange…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost another member in the House of Representatives as Amos Magaji, representing Jaba/Zango Kataf Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the potential mismanagement of the $1.07 billion allocated to Nigeria’s primary healthcare sector in the 2025 budget. He referenced past bizarre claims of public funds being…

Six senior police officers embroiled in allegations of age falsification and service extension fraud are reportedly pressuring the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, insisting that he must retire alongside them. The…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over his alleged failure to prosecute contractors who received over N167bn from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs)…

The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked claims that the Federal Government has scrapped Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), clarifying that a proposal for a 12-year compulsory education within the…

From: Bashar Aminu Sabo The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Sokoto State Chapter, in collaboration with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), has hosted a transformative Cancer Awareness Week from…

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has criticised the allocation of N5bn by the Jigawa and Kano state governments for Ramadan feeding programmes, arguing that the funds should prioritise critical sectors such as…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has renewed calls for the establishment of an electoral offences tribunal, stressing the need for a dedicated judicial body to handle cases of…

In the vast and arid deserts, where survival seems impossible, the camel stands as a testament to nature’s brilliance. It is a creature perfectly designed for its harsh environment, possessing unique abilities that continue to astonish…

The Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has proposed a major restructuring of Nigeria’s 9-3-4 education system, placing the three-year senior secondary school level under the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). …