Over 26,000 Lagos Public School Students Fail 2024 WAEC Despite N1.5bn Govt Support
The Lagos State Government has revealed that 26,592 public school students failed the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination...
Month: April 2025
THESE DEADLY KILLINGS AND CARNAGE IN NIGERIA MUST STOP – THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS
Once more, the killings in our country continue to befuddle minds and agitate the peace loving people of our various...
Most security reports we receive from Anambra populace are malicious petitions over land, others- police
By The Anambra State Police Commissioner, Dr Ikioye Orutugu, on Thursday, alleged that about 90% security information they receive from...
Stakeholders lament over alleged militarisation, herdsmen destructions of farm produce in Anambra
Stakeholders in Anambra State, on Thursday, expressed displeasure over alleged militarisation of roads and destruction of farm produce by the...
China Prepares for ‘Extreme Scenario’ Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with U.S
China on Friday emphasized the need to strengthen “extreme scenario thinking” as it navigates ongoing trade tensions with the United...
Akwa Ibom Assembly Allocates Funds to Address HIV/AIDS Crisis
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has made budgetary provisions to support HIV/AIDS intervention programs following the US government's...
Kano Gov Signs Laws to Establish SMEs and Three Other Agencies
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has signed four landmark bills into law, creating new agencies to strengthen the state's development...
Plateau, Benue Killings: FG Urged to Overhaul Security System
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has urged the Nigerian government to urgently reform the country’s security architecture amid rising...
231 Nigerians Rescued from Trafficking in Ghana to Arrive Lagos Friday
At least 231 Nigerians, rescued from human traffickers in Ghana, are expected to arrive in Lagos on Friday. The victims,...
Akwa Ibom Begins Verification of 28,000 Pensioners, Boosts Welfare Packages
The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a verification exercise for 28,000 retirees on its payroll, following a similar exercise...
Reps Hold Closed-Door Session with Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Rivers State is currently in a closed-door meeting with Retired Vice Admiral...
T-Mobile Tops Rivals with $3bn Q1 Profit Surge
T-Mobile posted a 24% year-on-year profit jump in Q1 2025, hitting $3 billion, driven by strong postpaid service demand and...
Dangote Hails World Bank Appointment to Global Investment Lab
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude over his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a...
More Nigerians expected to fall into poverty by 2027 – World Bank
Despite Nigeria’s resources-rich status, more of the county’s citizens are expected to sink into poverty by 2027, the World Bank...
NELFUND: Over 500,000 Students Applied for Loans in 11 Months
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says more than 500,000 students have applied for loans through its portal in the...
World Book Day: Prof Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library to Host Landmark Public Lecture in UNIZIK
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Prof Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, is set to host a...
Temu, Shein To Raise Prices Starting Tomorrow: Here are What Nigerian Shoppers Should Know
By Epiphanus Obia Temu and Shein, two major e-commerce platforms with a growing presence amongst Nigerian online shoppers, are set...
7 DSS Officers, 2 Civilians Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Police Officer in Delta
Seven operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and two civilians have been arrested over the alleged shooting and...
SEC Urges Nigerians to Report Illegal Investment Schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on the public to report suspected illegal investment schemes for prompt investigation...
Network Blackout Cripples Kogi as Govt, Telecoms Clash Over Revenue
Residents of Kogi State are reeling from severe network disruptions following a revenue dispute between the state government and telecom...