The Osun State Government has attributed the significant number of out-of-school children in the state to the neglect of the education sector during the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. In response, the government plans to recruit 6,000 teachers for public primary and secondary schools by June 2024. Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded significant successes in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse, making several seizures of illicit drugs in different parts of Nigeria. In Kano, three suspects were apprehended with a total of 5,653,000 pills of tramadol 250mg and exol-5. Nura Abdullahi, 38, and Tahir Muhammad Mukhtar, 42,…
President Bola Tinubu has advocated for fair and equitable access to capital for developing countries, emphasizing that such access is crucial for addressing pressing global challenges. Speaking at the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, Uganda, President Tinubu stressed that the developing world seeks fair and equal…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a stern warning to universities, cautioning them against taking shortcuts during accreditation visits or face the revocation of programme approvals. Chris Maiyaki, the acting executive secretary of the commission, delivered this warning during a recent interview with journalists in Abuja. Maiyaki emphasized that institutions and programmes failing to…
The Lagos State Government’s recent directive to traditional medical practitioners has sparked debate within the community. While the government aims to curb quackery and establish a comprehensive database of practitioners, some argue that the registration process may pose a burden on legitimate practitioners. The threat of sanctions and facility sealing for non-compliance has raised questions…
As Nigeria grapples with ongoing insecurity, including incidents of kidnapping and banditry, security experts have expressed differing views on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal to deploy Forest Guards with enhanced training as part of the country’s security strategy. In a recent development, gunmen reportedly invaded the Army Post Housing Estate in Kurudu, Federal Capital Territory…
A coalition of thirty groups known as The Middle Belt Pan-Nigerian Forum has released a press statement urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate Dr Betta Edu as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Dr Danladi Ceceko Dangana, the spokesperson for the coalition, highlighted Dr Edu’s outstanding achievements and dedication to addressing poverty…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 38 protesters in Lafia for alleged public disturbance following the recent Supreme Court judgment. The court upheld the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule, dismissing the appeal filed by the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), David Umbugadu. The supporters of Mr. Umbugadu expressed their…
Justice Ebiyon Duke Charlie of the Bayelsa State High Court issued a stern warning to the Department of State Security (DSS) against employing delay tactics in the illegal detention suit brought by Bayelsa youth activist, Collins Trueman Opumie. The judge cautioned that all parties involved in the suit against the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC)…
Former Minister of Health and Science, Technology, and Innovation, Olorunnimbe Mamora, has criticized Nigerian governors for the deterioration of the local government (LG) administration. He accused them of undermining democracy by appointing caretaker chairmen instead of allowing free and fair elections at the grassroots level. During an interview on Channels Television’s “Inside Sources with Laolu…