Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Nigeria education budget has increased to N3.52 trillion for 2025 under President Bola Tinubu. He described it as a significant jump from the N1.54 trillion allocated in 2023. He made the comment on Tuesday at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum in Abuja. The event was organised by…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially declared that Adeleke joins Accord Party as his new political platform. The governor confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2026 under the Thumb Up Party following his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party. He made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House Banquet Hall. National and…
The Peoples Democratic Party will meet key stakeholders this week as the Turaki-led National Working Committee moves to curb PDP defections and resolve internal disputes. A member of the NWC said the discussions aim to stabilise the party. He noted rising tension and growing rivalry within the PDP. NWC Schedules Meetings Across Leadership Blocs National…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the Nnamdi Kanu transfer request seeking his move from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to Abuja. The IPOB leader asked to be transferred to Kuje or Nasarawa to support his appeal. Kanu filed the request through the Legal Aid Council. He argued that staying closer to the Federal…
Nigeria defender Okeke played a decisive role as Club America earned third place at the World Sevens Football Tournament with a tight 1–0 victory over Flamengo in Fort Lauderdale. Jana Gutierrez delivered the winning goal with a brilliant second-half finish that secured a $700,000 prize for the Mexican side. The World Sevens, now holding its…
The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has announced that AAUA first class graduates will receive automatic employment as graduate assistants. The offer applies to 32 outstanding students who earned first-class honours during the 2025/2026 academic session. Prof. Ige said the retention initiative aligns with the institution’s tradition of…
Fuji music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has pushed back against critics questioning his bid for the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. He stated that his royal bloodline qualifies him to vie for the throne. His official declaration for the K1 De Ultimate Awujale bid was submitted in…
A coalition of civil society organisations says the $18 billion recovery achieved through tax reforms proves the ingenuity of FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji. The groups claim the funds had previously been lost to tax evasion and illicit financial flows. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Comrade Ibrahim Bello said Adedeji championed changes to tax…
Tinubu commends security agencies for securing the release of 100 Papiri Catholic School students in Niger State. The President said the news brought relief to families and the nation. However, he also directed security forces to continue their work. Tinubu ordered them to rescue the remaining 115 students and teachers still held hostage. He assured…
Burkina Faso says a Nigerian Air Force C130 aircraft entered Burkina Faso airspace without authorisation on Monday. Officials confirmed that the plane carried 11 military personnel. It landed in Bobo Dioulasso after an in-flight emergency. The announcement came through the Agence d’Information du Burkina. The update quoted the Confederation of Sahel States. According to the…
