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Mathematics Requirement Dropped for Arts and Humanities Students in Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, today announced a landmark reform to the admission requirements for tertiary institutions, declaring that a credit pass in Mathematics is no longer compulsory for students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities courses. This directive is part […]
Fubara Urges Corps Members to Leverage Service Year for Capacity Building, Self-Reliance Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday charged the outgoing 2025 Batch B, Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to diligently utilize their service year as a foundation for building capacity and achieving self-reliance. The Governor’s call was delivered during […]
Timeline of Three PDP Governors who Defected to APC in 2025, Shaking Nigeria’s Opposition The political landscape of Nigeria witnessed a major realignment on Tuesday as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mbah’s move completes a trio of high-profile defections of […]
Davido Announces Dates for Highly Anticipated Five-City Nigerian Leg of ‘5ive’ Tour Afrobeats global icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sent waves of excitement across Nigeria by officially announcing the dates and cities for the highly anticipated Nigerian leg of his ongoing ‘5ive’ Tour. The homecoming concerts are scheduled to kick off later […]
Global Surveyors Body Lauds Governor Oyebanji for Launching Ekiti’s Geospatial Revolution in Land Administration Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has been distinguished on the international stage, receiving effusive praise from the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) for his visionary approach to reforming land administration in the state. The commendation was delivered by the Chairman […]
Osimhen Fires Nigeria Ahead in MUST-WIN World Cup Qualifier Against Group Leaders Benin Republic The final and most decisive match in Group C of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off with a bang at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria’s Super Eagles, facing a win-or-miss situation, have […]
Hamas Forces Kill Dozens in Post-Ceasefire Crackdown on Rival Armed Clan A deadly internal conflict has erupted in Gaza City, claiming dozens of lives as Hamas security forces move aggressively to reassert control in the days following the ceasefire with Israel. The fiercest confrontation was reported in the Sabra neighborhood, where heavily armed Hamas fighters […]
ASUU President Confirms Readiness to Immediately Resume Talks with FG Amid Ongoing Two-Week Warning Strike Despite having commenced a comprehensive two-week warning strike, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has signaled its commitment to dialogue, with its President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announcing the union’s readiness to immediately resume negotiations with the Federal Government (FG). […]
Qatar Foundation Pledges Active Support to Oluremi Tinubu’s Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education Initiative The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has successfully secured a major commitment from the Qatar Foundation (QF) to partner with Nigeria in tackling its alarming crisis of over 15 million out-of-school children—the highest figure worldwide. The commitment was made […]
EU Greenlights €190 Million Credit Line to Nigeria to Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture and Agri-Business Lending Nigeria’s critical agricultural sector is set for a substantial financial injection, as the European Union (EU) has approved a €190 million (approximately N320.5 billion) credit line through the European Investment Bank (EIB). This financing is specifically designed to expand lending […]
Dangote Cement Unveils Massive $160M, 3 Million Tonne Plant in Côte d’Ivoire, Bolstering West African Industrial Footprint Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the pan-African conglomerate Dangote Group, has officially commenced operations at its new, state-of-the-art production plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire. The launch of the facility, which represents a strategic investment of approximately $160 million […]
Court Adjourns APC Chairmen’s Tenure Elongation Suit to November 27 Over Incomplete Service The legal battle over the leadership of local government councils in Osun State continued today as a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo adjourned a suit seeking tenure elongation for the reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors. The case has […]
WHO Issues Global Alert Over Three Indian Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths, Citing Export Risk The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a crucial Medical Product Alert (N°5/2025) concerning three oral liquid medicines manufactured in India that have been found to be fatally contaminated. The alert follows the recent tragic deaths and severe illnesses […]
FX Floodgates Open: Naira Surges to 10-Month High as CBN Reforms Trigger Massive Investor Confidence The Nigerian Naira has hit a significant milestone, strengthening to a 10-month high against the US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). This latest surge is a direct consequence of sustained and strong foreign exchange (FX) inflows, […]
President Tinubu Hails Late Evangelist Uma Ukpai as a ‘God’s General’ and National Spiritual Icon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined the Nigerian Christian community in mourning the passing of the respected international evangelist and preacher, Dr. Uma Ukpai, who died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. In a public statement, President […]
‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ and Burna Boy-Backed ‘3 Cold Dishes’ Secure Best Film, Best Director Nods Nollywood is celebrating a major win on the continental stage after two of its flagship productions, ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ and ‘3 Cold Dishes,’ bagged multiple nominations at the prestigious 21st Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2025 ceremony. The nomination list, […]
CBN Governor Cardoso Steps Up to Lead Nigerian Delegation to World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is poised to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the critical 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington […]
President Tinubu Lands in Rome for High-Level ‘Aqaba Process’ Security Summit on West Africa Crisis President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, to participate in a crucial international summit focused on addressing the intensifying security crisis across the West African subregion. The presidential aircraft touched down at the […]
President Tinubu Eulogizes Son Seyi on 40th Birthday, Charges Him to ‘Continue to Make Nigeria Proud’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has penned a heartfelt and effusive birthday message to his son, Seyi Tinubu, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The President’s message, personally signed and released from Aso Villa, eulogized […]
APC Accuses Governor Adeleke of Hiding Amotekun Commander Wanted Over Akinlalu Killings The Osun State political landscape was rocked on Sunday, October 12, 2025, as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) escalated its feud with the ruling party by accusing Governor Ademola Adeleke of deliberately obstructing justice. The APC claims the Governor is harbouring Mr. […]