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The Nigeria Union of Teachers has opposed the Federal Government’s decision to exempt candidates seeking admission into the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), warning that the move could weaken standards in teacher education. The National President of the union, Audu Amba, stated this during a sensitisation workshop for teachers held in Abuja in collaboration with 21st Century and the Teachers Registration […]

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) training facility in Abeokuta under the Presidential Power Initiative, with plans to train at least 6,000 energy professionals to strengthen Nigeria’s power sector. Speaking during the inauguration, the Director of Human Resources Management at the Federal Ministry of Power, Samaila Nasiru, described the project as a major commitment to the future of Nigeria’s energy industry. He explained that […]

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been sentenced to 75 years imprisonment over a N33.8 billion money laundering and fraud case. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court delivered the judgment on Wednesday, convicting Mamman on all 12 counts filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and ordered that the prison terms […]

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a man identified as Wasiu Aleshinloye during an attack in Ago-Aare, located in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State. The incident, which occurred on Monday night, reportedly involved about three armed men who stormed the area and carried out the abduction, throwing residents into panic. During the attack, another individual sustained injuries as the assailants reportedly operated for several minutes before fleeing the […]

Seyi Makinde may formally declare his presidential ambition during the “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026” scheduled to hold on Thursday at Mapo Hall. The rally is expected to mark the official launch of Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential campaign, alongside the unveiling of a political alliance involving the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement in Oyo State. The governor is also expected to present aspirants contesting for various state […]

Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, May 14, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at Mapo Hall. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is expected to mark the official launch of Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential bid, alongside the unveiling of a political alliance involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), and other coalition-backed candidates aligned with […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football Awards and the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly. The approval was announced during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, following a meeting between Tinubu and CAF President Patrice Motsepe. Also present at the meeting were Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau, former NFF President Amaju Pinnick, […]

Health authorities across Africa are closely monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde with passengers and crew from 23 different nationalities on board. The ship, carrying 88 passengers and 61 crew members, was denied disembarkation in Cape Verde after reports of an infectious outbreak emerged following stops at South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, and St Helena. According […]

Former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled a development blueprint tagged “Oyo Rebirth Agenda” ahead of the 2027 general election. Adelabu made the declaration on Tuesday in Ibadan while formally announcing his intention to contest for the governorship seat under the platform of the APC. He said the agenda was designed to restore, rebuild, reposition, and reclaim Oyo […]