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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…

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). …

The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance its investigative capacity and anti-corruption efforts. During a…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has tendered an apology to Nigerians over the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s failure to fully achieve its promises since assuming power. Speaking during an interview on Channels…

BAGA SOLA, Chad – The Nigerian government has commenced the repatriation of refugees who fled Boko Haram insurgency to Chad’s Baga Sola, with 7,790 individuals set to return home in the first phase. Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara…

LAGOS, Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major milestone by successfully exporting two cargoes of jet fuel to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, made the…

In a significant move for Nigeria’s fuel market, Dangote Refinery has reduced the pump price of petrol from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre, with the new rate taking effect from Saturday, 1st February 2025. In an official statement, the refinery…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has refuted claims that he has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The rumour, which spread widely over the weekend, has…

A wedding in Jigawa State turned into a tragedy after a bride allegedly poisoned the food served at the reception, leaving the groom in critical condition and one guest dead. The incident, which took place in Jahun Local Government…

Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely recognised as Sunday Igboho, has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to Yoruba people across the globe, reiterating his unwavering commitment to the Yoruba self-determination movement. Through his…

OpenAI’s widely-used Artificial Intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, experienced a significant outage early Thursday, disrupting access for millions of users. Those attempting to use the platform were met with an error message that…

By Ibrahim Ibrahim Beneficiaries of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Results Area II in Jigawa State have signed a utilisation agreement to ensure the proper application of the support provided under…

In a bid to strengthen youth empowerment in agriculture, the Jigawa State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) paid a courtesy visit to Dr Saifullahi Umar, Technical Adviser on Agriculture to the Jigawa State Government. The…

The Senate, on Wednesday, amended a bill to prohibit the export of unprocessed maize, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for offenders exporting maize in large commercial quantities. The bill, initially passed by the House…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF), an initiative of the Federal Government, has disbursed over ₦104 billion to students in tertiary institutions across the country, according to data released on Tuesday. The funds, covering…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns over the contentious Tax Reform Bills. This directive comes amidst mounting opposition from northern lawmakers,…