The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has reaffirmed that banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality have no place in Islam, stressing that crime should never be linked to any religion or ethnic group. The Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the remarks while receiving members of the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps […]
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its withdrawal of services across public primary and secondary schools in Oyo State following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances on improved security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area. The decision was announced in a statement jointly signed by the Oyo State NUT Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami. According to the […]
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was reportedly arrested on Wednesday at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, while preparing to board a chartered flight to Abuja. According to reports, Nnaji was taken into custody by security operatives at the airport and is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation. The anti-corruption agency had reportedly been investigating […]
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 […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, fresh bail in the sum of N200 million, weeks after revoking his earlier bail over his failure to appear in court. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, Justice Muhammad Umar ordered Sowore to provide two sureties before the bail could take effect. One of the sureties must be a traditional ruler from his community, while the […]
A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, has successfully completed a 144-hour marathon reading of the Holy Bible in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous Bible reading. The remarkable feat was completed after six days of uninterrupted reading, with the challenge conducted in strict compliance with Guinness World Records guidelines, which permit only limited breaks for participants to attend to essential needs. The initiative, […]
