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FG Moves to Expand Smart, Bilingual, Alternative Schools Nationwide

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 would be measured by the number of schools that become […]

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COAS Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare, National Security

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 activities concluded with an interdenominational church service held at St. […]

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Tinubu Explains Rationale Behind Sweeping NYSC Reforms

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 of the NYSC since its establishment in 1973. Tinubu said […]

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Federal High Court Unveils New Practice Directions for Pre-Election Cases

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 guidelines are intended to strengthen the management and adjudication of […]

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Court Grants Sowore Fresh N200m Bail, Orders Passport Surrender

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 other must own landed property within the Federal Capital Territory […]

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Nigerian woman completes 144-hour Bible reading Guinness World Record attempt.

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, themed "144 Hours in the Word," was conceived as a […]

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FG orders marketers to reduce fuel price.

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator has been directed to step up oversight of the deregulated fuel market to prevent excessive pricing and protect consumers from unfair practices. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the directive during the opening of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) General Counsel and Legal Advisers Forum in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, "Beyond Compliance: Driving Regulatory Certainty and Investment Confidence in Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector," the minister stressed […]

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Oluremi Tinubu unveils kidney disease clinic, health-tech academy in Jigawa.

  Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art health facility and a health technology academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and promote the early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease. The newly commissioned health centre, located along Garun Gabas Road in Hadejia, is fully equipped to provide screening, diagnosis and preventive care for kidney-related ailments, particularly among vulnerable and underserved communities. The facility was named the Oluremi Tinubu […]

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Tinubu Swears In New RMAFC, NPC Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday inaugurated two new Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and six Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) following their confirmation by the National Assembly. The swearing-in ceremonies were held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President. The newly inaugurated RMAFC commissioners are Amina Ibrahim Gamawa, representing Bauchi State, […]

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