Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to increase Nigeria’s healthcare spending to at least 10 percent of the country’s GDP if elected president in 2027. Obi made the promise on Saturday after emerging as the presidential candidate of the NDC at the party’s convention in Abuja. The former…
The Kano State Executive Council approved N54.7 billion to fund development projects across key sectors. The council aims to accelerate development and improve service delivery. Projects Target Infrastructure, Education, Health, and Security The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, told journalists that the council ratified submissions from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies totaling N54.8…
The Katsina State Government ordered an immediate closure of all public schools after a rise in banditry and security threats across the state. Government Prioritizes Student SafetyCommissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, briefed journalists in Katsina, saying the government took the decision to protect students and teachers. He explained that security agencies…
Muslims in Edo State, under the Edo Muslims for Good Governance (EMGG), filed a lawsuit against Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State Government. They filed the case on behalf of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Edo‑Delta Area Council. The claimants argue that handing over public primary and secondary schools to the Catholic…
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years in prison for lecturers and educators found guilty of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. For years, cases of sex-for-grades scandals have plagued Nigerian universities. Consequently, the bill aims to end the abuse of students by academic staff. Bamidele Explains Bill’s Purpose Senate Leader…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has moved the 2025 public university admission deadline from October 31 to November 17, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced this on Monday in Abuja. He said the extension became necessary after unexpected developments disrupted the initial schedule. Court Order and NUC Approvals Prompt Change According to…
