Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved the recruitment of teachers into public primary schools to strengthen basic education and improve learning across the state. The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, announced the approval in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti. He said the decision…
The Senate has intensified its oversight of federal revenue-generating agencies by launching an investigation into import duty waivers valued at about ₦34 trillion. Lawmakers also warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to account for public funds or face sanctions. The investigation focuses on Import Duty Exemption Certificates (IDECs) issued between March 2000 and December 2025….
The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) has named Bauchi-born politician Ibrahim Adamu Bala as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, for the 2027 presidential election. Details on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) candidate nomination portal identify Bala, 51, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate, completing the APM’s South-North presidential…
The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has explained why kidnappers and terrorists sometimes evade detection despite Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) system. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Coker-Odusote said many kidnappers avoid using their own mobile phones. Instead, they often use the phones of their victims, making it…
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has alleged that some Nigerian politicians have religious leaders on their payroll. She made the claim on Monday in a post on her verified X account. Her comments followed a prayer session led by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. Yesufu questions role of prayers According to Yesufu, prayers alone…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination from 2027. The decision followed public reactions to the proposed fee review. The Federal Ministry of Education said it will consult stakeholders before taking a final decision. Ministry…
Fresh details have emerged on the intelligence operation that led to the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. Security sources said operatives combined intelligence gathering with sustained military pressure. They said the strategy eventually forced the kidnappers to release the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman David Mark and Baze University founder, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, have urged graduating students to reject shortcuts to success. They also advised them to build their future on hard work, integrity and good character. The leaders spoke on Sunday at the 2026 Graduation and Prize-Giving…
he Federal Government raised ₦5.08 trillion from the domestic bond market in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp increase from the ₦2.86 trillion raised during the same period in 2025. Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed the government increased domestic borrowing despite lower borrowing costs. At the same time, investors maintained…
Nigeria can no longer postpone police reform. Years of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and violent crime have exposed the limits of a centrally controlled policing system. As lawmakers amend the Constitution to create state police, they must focus on building a system that protects Nigerians rather than political interests. The proposal is more than another constitutional…
