The nationwide debate sparked by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks on akara and kuli-kuli has found its way into the classroom. A university lecturer reportedly set an examination question based on the viral discussion, asking students to analyse the controversy from a communication and public perception perspective. Exam Question Draws Attention Images of the examination…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her recent comments encouraging women to embrace small businesses such as akara, kuli-kuli and roasted maize trading. He said honest trading is more respectable than engaging in criminal or immoral activities. ‘Honest Work Is Better Than Crime’ Speaking at a press…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday staged a unity and peace walk in support of President Bola Tinubu. The participants marched through parts of Lugbe and Kuje Area Councils. They said the event promoted peace, unity and citizen participation ahead of the 2027 general election. The Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN)…
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has overturned a High Court judgment that allowed female Muslim students to wear the hijab as part of the uniform at the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI). In a split 2-1 decision delivered on Friday, the appellate court ruled that ISI operates as a private school. It held…
The Oyo State Police Command has intensified its campaign against cultism and other social vices by taking its awareness programme to secondary schools in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area. The initiative, organised under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), targeted more than 2,000 students with messages on staying away from crime and…
Fresh pressure has mounted on the Federal Government over the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), as prominent Nigerians and opposition groups demand a comprehensive investigation into the alleged scandal. Among those calling for a probe are human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks. The commission also introduced a self-service online registration option to make voter registration easier for eligible Nigerians. INEC announced the changes on Friday through its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed…
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved a 13th-month salary for civil servants. He also announced plans to recruit more teachers into public schools across the state. The governor made the announcement during the 2026 Public Service Week Dinner and Award Night in Asaba. He said his administration remains committed to improving workers’ welfare. Workers…
The Oyo State Government has revised the 2025/2026 academic calendar for public primary and secondary schools, directing schools to resume on Monday, July 6, 2026, following the suspension of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) strike. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced the adjustment in a circular dated July 2 and signed by…
The Bayelsa State Government has rejected allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Douye Diri’s administration has failed to tackle poverty and economic hardship in the state. The government described the claims as misleading and politically motivated. It insisted that the Diri administration has recorded significant achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, security and…
