Every national holiday carries its own ceremonial speeches, but few leave behind a reflection as sharp or as urgent as World Teachers' Day. Observed annually on October 5, the day exists to honour teachers' contributions to education and national development, yet beyond the formal tributes and corporate goodwill posts lies a profession quietly grappling with its own survival. Across Nigeria, teachers step up to the chalkboard every morning carrying a […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended Nigerian teachers for their contribution to education and promised to improve their welfare if elected. In a Teachers’ Day message, Atiku said teachers remained central to national development but were facing economic hardship and difficult working conditions. He promised that his administration would focus on reducing the cost of living, creating decent employment and improving the welfare of teachers and other workers. Atiku […]

Several people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in a swampy area of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday. The number of casualties has not been confirmed, although a source said some occupants of the helicopter may have died in the crash. Police and military personnel were deployed to the area for rescue operations. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the crash and […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized alcoholic beverages worth about N300 million packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml during enforcement operations in Lagos State. NAFDAC said the operation was carried out at Ile-Epo Market, Ojuwoye Market in Mushin and Oke-Arin Market on Lagos Island. Some distributors and retailers were arrested during the exercise. The agency said the products were being hoarded amid […]