The Federal Government has intensified efforts to expand access to quality basic education through the nationwide rollout of Smart Schools, Bilingual Schools and Alternative Schools. The move follows the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to fast-track the completion and operationalisation of the schools. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Alausa said the committee's performance […]

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel while sustaining efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and address the country’s security challenges. The assurance was contained in a statement issued by the Nigerian Army following the conclusion of faith-based activities organised by Headquarters 6 Division as part of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The […]

President Bola Tinubu has explained the reasons behind the Federal Government's recently approved reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and better prepare them for national development. In a statement shared on his official X account on Wednesday, the President said the reforms, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, represent the most significant overhaul […]

The Federal High Court has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, introducing a new procedural framework aimed at ensuring the speedy, efficient, and fair determination of pre-election disputes across Nigeria. The new Practice Directions were approved by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Terhemba Tsoho, according to a statement signed by the court's Director of Information, Catherine Oby Christopher. The statement explained that the […]