The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’idu Ahmad, has commended the seamless and well-coordinated conduct of the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), in which over 64,000 candidates across Nigeria and designated international centres competed for admission into the highly regarded Federal Unity Colleges. While monitoring the examination at key centres in Abuja—including Model Secondary School, Maitama, and Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada—the Minister observed a high level of organization, punctuality, and discipline among candidates and officials. She noted that the examination process reflects the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening education delivery across the nation. Administered by the National…
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The successful conduct of the maiden National Common Entrance Examination into TVET Class 1 has been lauded by the Federal Ministry of Education, describing it as an historic step toward revitalizing technical education in Nigeria. This was made known by Dr Muibat Adenike Olodo Director of technology and Science who was represented by Mr Kehide Osinake Deputy Director Vocational during the monitoring exercise of Common Entrance into Federal and 32 States Technical Colleges held on June 14, 2025. The examination recorded a total of 29,256 candidates across Federal and State Technical Colleges nationwide, with 22,995 applying specifically to Federal Colleges.…
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6, pledging his administration’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure that directly improves citizens’ lives. During the commissioning ceremony on Airport Road, Abuja, President Tinubu led a moment of silence in honour of the victims of recent violence in Benue State and extended his heartfelt condolences to the affected families and communities. KNSG Cracks Down on Silica Sand Vendors Threatening Water Supply “While I sympathise with the people of Benue, I’ve spoken to the governor. The leadership of Benue should accept our condolences and try hard—very…
The Anambra State Police Command has expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of a Police Inspector ,Okolie Amechi in Awka. A press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga says the incident, which occurred on the evening of June 15, 2025, was allegedly due to an accidental discharge by his 10-year-old son. Breaking: Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father in Jigawa State The son unaware of the state of the AK 47 rifle assigned to the Inspector, pulled the trigger and struck the Inspector on the back and his second child on…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been nominated for the prestigious Media Friendly Award by the national leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), under the able leadership of its National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner ministry of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya made available to newsmen in Kano. Waiya Congratulates Gov Yusuf For Receiving Outstanding Award According to the statement, this exceptional recognition is in honour of Governor Yusuf’s outstanding contributions to national development, promotion of good governance, and his unwavering support for press…
Following a petition by the founder of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, accusing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) of unjust treatment and cybercrime, the Institute’s Director General, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has officially ordered his withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, citing “misconduct and disregard for constituted authorities.” In a letter addressed to a professional body to which Shuaib belongs, the DG NIPSS stated that the decision—approved by its management followed a disciplinary committee’s recommendation to expel Shuaib over alleged breaches of confidentiality and institutional guidelines. Professor Ayo Omotayo to Lead NIPSS for Another Four Years However,…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has urged the Kano State Government to prioritize the timely release of counterpart funding and improve immunization budget performance in order to tackle the growing number of zero-dose and under-immunized children in the state. The call was made during the unveiling and stakeholder validation of the Immunization Budget Scorecard by the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) Community of Practice (CoP), held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kano. The AHBN State Focal Person,Dr. Musa Muhammad Bello, emphasized the need for harmonization and streamlining of activities among development partners to avoid duplication of efforts…
Abba Dukawa Nigerians enjoy the freedom of choice, and politics should be rooted in persuasion, not shortcuts to power. Every citizen has the constitutional right to contest for the highest office, as Nigeria remains a democratic nation. The ruling party National Working Committee’s (NWC) must recognize that peaceful coexistence, as enshrined in the constitution, guarantees all Nigerians the right to aspire to any position, regardless of their state of origin, ethnicity, or religion. North East APC Forum Endorses Tinubu/Kashim Ticket for 2027 The NWC recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027 has sparked mixed reactions. Vice President…
In fulfilment of its mandate to protect and promote the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with Nightstone Global Ltd, organized a capacity-building training programme for security personnel and taskforce officers on accessibility and anti-discrimination enforcement. The training took place at Hawthorn Suites, Garki, Abuja, and convened officers from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) along with stakeholders from all 36 states of the federation. NEMA, NCPWD Support 300 PWDs Affected By Disasters in Kano The theme of the programme was: “Capacity Building for Safety and Wellbeing of…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) hosted 400-level students from Newgate University, Minna, Niger State, on an educational excursion to Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The students, from the departments of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering, were received by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships, on behalf of DG-NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa. NITDA, ACCI Forge Strategic Alliance for Africa Space Economy Conference During the briefing, the students learned about NITDA’s mandate, strategic initiatives, and programs aimed at promoting IT development in Nigeria. NITDA, Microsoft Reaffirm Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy The visit also included a tour…
The DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, recently received a delegation from the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at the agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja in a visit aimed at strengthening collaboration between both institutions in anticipation of the second edition of the Africa Space Economy Conference. The meeting served as a platform to initiate strategic dialogue on harnessing the immense potential of the space economy for national and continental development. NITDA, Microsoft Reaffirm Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy Representing the DG at the meeting, Dr. Dimie Wariowei, Director of the Corporate Planning and Strategy Department, reaffirmed the…
The North East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed the Tinubu/Kashim ticket for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made during the North East All Progressives Congress Consultative Meeting in Gombe, the Gombe State capital. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, Mai-Mala Buni of Yobe, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe and other top APC officials in the northeast were among thousands of party members that attended the meeting. APC Is Ready to Welcome You Anytime: Tinubu Tells Wike The forum noted that President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima have transformed Nigeria in their short terms of leadership…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,secured the conviction and sentence of four Filipinos and seven Nigerians for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Filipino convicts are: Reyna Mae Eriba, Chyna Samonte, Zara Fabian and Dominique Medina, while the Nigerians are: Chidera Ezechukwu, Favour Oluchukwu, Egwenum Ifeanyi, David Okezie, Gbenga Shittu Solomon, Ibraheem Olamilekan and Oghomienor Jotham. EFCC Arraigns Businessman over Alleged N24m Fraud in Benin City They were prosecuted on separate charges bordering on cyberterrorism and internet fraud. Samonte charges reads:…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in strongest terms the massacre of over 200 persons in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. In a statement,the organisation lamented the attacks which left many dead, scores terribly wounded, and families displaced without shelter or medical care. Saro-Wiwa: CAPPA Demands Full Reparations, Cleanup of Ogoni Land According to the statement, eyewitness testimonies revealed that attackers suspected to be herders stormed Yelewata in the early hours of Saturday, armed with sophisticated weapons. They reportedly doused shelters housing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in petrol and set…
President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, whenever he decides to join. The President stated this at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), along with accompanying interchanges and feeder roads in Maitama District, Abuja. The Wike-led FCT Administration executed the projects. FCT Bridges Infrastructure Gap Between City, Rural Areas-Wike Commending Wike for his dedication and collaborative approach to governance, the President said: “He could not achieve…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration salvaged Nigeria’s public finances from the brink of collapse. In an address delivered on June 12 at The Platform Nigeria, hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade and The Covenant Nation, Governor Soludo praised President Tinubu’s economic reforms. He called for a nationwide ethical and ideological rebirth to drive sustainable national development. Tinubu to NNPC Board: I Count on Your Experience to Turn The Economy Around Speaking on the theme “Rebuilding Our Nation,” Soludo urged political parties across the country to unite along ideological lines as a first step…
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many people. Nigeria Police Force Re-Strategizes to Combat Kidnapping On the president’s directive, intelligence chiefs, the police and the military have arrived in the state to direct security operations and restore sanity. President Tinubu has equally charged the governor of Benue State with convening reconciliation meetings and dialogue among the warring parties to end the incessant bloodshed and…
Manchok, Kaduna State-Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has officially presented the staff of office to Ishaku Tagwai Sambo, marking his ascension as the 15th Chief of Moro’a in Southern Kaduna. The coronation ceremony took place on Saturday at the Moro’a Chiefdom headquarters in Manchok, following the death of his father and predecessor, Chief Tagwai Sambo, who ruled for nearly 58 years. Kano Gov Presents Staff Of Office To Reinstated Emir Of Gaya Chief Ishaku Sambo, formerly the Madakin Moro’a, was appointed to the revered position in December 2024, following traditional and government protocols. In his address, Governor Sani highlighted…
Sani Haruna The Wowo Surajo Empowerment Foundation has distributed farming inputs to 100 smallholder farmers in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State, as part of its agricultural empowerment programme aimed at boosting food security and engaging youth in productive ventures. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Alhaji Shamsu Wowo Surajo, Chairman of the Foundation, said the intervention was designed to complement government efforts toward improving food and cash crop production, especially as the 2025 rainy season gets underway. Kano Livestock Fattening Scheme: A Game-Changer for Rural Empowerment Amid Criticism “Agriculture remains the backbone of our economy, employing over 70% of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦120 billion agricultural development fund for Gombe State, signaling a bold move to transform Nigeria’s agro-livestock sector and drive food security, job creation, and rural economic empowerment. The approval supports the Gombe State government’s Agro-Livestock Development Project, a cornerstone initiative under the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Attracts International Attention-Jega The announcement was made by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha, during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Development Zone in Gombe State. FG to Revive Grazing Reserves to Support Pastoralists-Minister He praised Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya…