Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Nigerian politicians now treat zoning as the main qualification for winning presidential elections instead of focusing on governance issues affecting citizens. Momodu spoke during an interview on ARISE News’ Prime Time programme on Tuesday. According to him, political actors…
Residents Demand Urgent Access to Clean Water Youths in Mabudi, the headquarters of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, staged a protest on Wednesday over persistent water scarcity in the community. The demonstrators warned that they could boycott future elections if authorities fail to address the worsening situation. Hundreds of youths marched through…
Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, has cautioned residents and media practitioners against rushing to post reports of killings and attacks in Plateau on social media, saying such actions could damage the state’s image. Mutfwang spoke during a stakeholders meeting in Plateau State. The governor said that although his administration does not hide security…
Federal High Court Convicts Former Minister Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison over corruption linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. The court found Mamman guilty on a 12-count charge involving alleged diversion of public funds connected…
Family Dispute Turns Violent in Hotoro Area A 28-year-old woman, Maryam Muhammad, has allegedly set her co-wife, Firdausi Musa, and her two children on fire in Kano State. The attack also injured the children’s father during rescue efforts. The incident happened late Monday night in the Mai Allo area of Hotoro Quarters in Kano metropolis….
Academy Shifts from Classroom Training to Digital System The Nigeria Revenue Service Academy will launch a new Digital Learning Experience Platform on May 20. The platform will modernise staff training and improve professional development across the organisation. The Academy designed the system to replace periodic classroom sessions with continuous, tech-driven learning. It aims to improve…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed its presidential nomination form at N60 million ahead of the 2027 general election. The party also pegged the governorship nomination form at N30 million. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, aspirants seeking seats in the House of Representatives will pay N6 million, while Senate aspirants are expected…
Tunji Alausa, the minister for education, has stated that the number of Nigerian students travelling abroad for university education has dropped significantly due to improvements in the country’s tertiary education system. Alausa spoke on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. Responding to data suggesting that Nigeria ranks among the top countries…
Tunji Alausa, minister of education, says the federal government exempted candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to create a smoother pathway into university education and attract more students into teacher training. Alausa spoke on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme…
Academy Moves to Technology-Driven Training System The Nigeria Revenue Service Academy will unveil a new digital Learning Experience Platform on May 20 as part of efforts to modernise staff training and professional development. The initiative aims to replace periodic classroom sessions with a continuous, technology-driven learning system designed to improve staff performance and operational efficiency….
