Politics
Politicians benefit from insecurity – Buratai
A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has blamed the rising wave of insecurity, banditry and school abductions in the country on political transitions and…
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Education
After one Week, Tinubu Express Condolence For Oyo Behaded Teacher, Pledges FG Rescue for Kidnapped Children
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy with families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, declaring…
Health
FG Place FCT, Nine other States on Alert Over Ebola Outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and nine states on heightened Ebola surveillance following an outbreak…
Politics
PDP To Ratify Goodluck Jonathan as 2027 Presidential Candidate
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has announced plans to hold a special convention on Saturday to ratify former President…
Health
Nigeria Faces High Ebola Threat Amid DRC, Uganda Outbreaks — NCDC
Nigeria has been placed on high alert over the possible importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
Security
Kidnapped passengers escape as bandits doze off in forest
Few of the passengers who were abducted along Itobe-Ajegwu-Anyigba road in Ofu local government of Kogi State have escaped. The kidnappers were said to have attacked…
Education
Ekiti Govt Close Schools Over Bandit Scare
Students of Ayetoro-Iloro High School in Ekiti State fled the school premises in panic on Friday following reports of suspected bandits sighted near the community, prompting…
Politics
Tinubu Appoints Professor Segun Aina as New Jamb Registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina, 39, as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede,…
Politics
Shehu Buba withdraws backs Tuggar in tomorrow’s APC Primary elections
Distinguished Senator Shehu Buba Umar has formally announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Bauchi State. The decision, according to…
Education
Protests Erupts in Oyo Over Kidnapped Students
Protests erupted in Oyo State on Wednesday as youths and residents stormed the streets over the recent abduction of students and teachers in the state. In…