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5.4m children malnourished in 9 northern states – Red Cross

The Nigerian Red Cross Society has said that over 5.4 million children are currently malnourished in nine insecurity-affected states in Northern Nigeria. According to the...

ADC alleges plot to undermine coalition

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over a desperate plot to undermine and destabilise the growing opposition coalition in Nigeria. This...

Half a million people in Gaza might lose medical care

Half a million people in central Gaza are at risk of losing access to medical care in the coming hours. This is after the main...

FG has formally pegged the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation...

Tinubu restates commitment to quality higher education

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration commitment to improve investment towards enhancing access to quality education in Nigeria. He said this on Friday during...

NSA seeks to harness military veterans’ expertise for national security

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasised a shift toward inclusive security where veterans, communities, and state actors collaborate. Ribadu stated this...

Combined Convocation: Kashere Varsity produces 91 First Class

No fewer than 91 graduating students of Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, would earn First Class Honour in its upcoming combined convocation...

Aminu Dantata’s death a national loss-Northern governors

Northern Governors have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned business magnate and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died at the age of...

Business tycoon, Aminu Dantata, dies at 94

Prominent Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has died at 94. His death was announced on Saturday by his Private Secretary, Malam Mustapha...

Taraba Government Denies Nominating New Deputy Governor

The Taraba State government has described as misleading the claim by unspecified persons that it has nominated the incumbent deputy speaker of the state...

Nigeria To Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate By 20% In 2027 — FG

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, stated this on Monday in Enugu State during the presentation of 10,000 professional...

NUJ Urges FCT Minister to Reconsider Revenue Collection Approach

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, to adopt a more balanced approach to revenue collection...

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Gov. Idris approves 6 months maternity leave for female workers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for pregnant women in the Kebbi State Civil Service. Idris...

Jigawa increases funding for free basic healthcare scheme

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved increased funding for its free basic healthcare initiative, J-Basic, which targets vulnerable and other residents across the...

Gov. Nwifuru suspends 25 commissioners, 62 aides

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government aides for failing to attend a government function. Those suspended include commissioners, senior special assistants,...

Gov Lawal approves appointment of new Emir of Gusau

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of Gusau Emirate. Alhaji...