February 6, 2025
FG to scrap secondary schools considers 12-year basic education model
Tunji Alausa is advocating the adoption of a 12-year basic education model to scrap secondary schools in Nigeria. The minister spoke on Thursday at the 2025 extraordinary meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE) in Abuja. The meeting hosted the commissioners for education from the 36 states and the FCT, MDAs, and other development […]
Trump signs order sanctioning International Criminal Court
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, after accusing it of targeting the US and Israel. The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies, the White House said before the signing. In January, the US […]
NUT declares indefinite strike in Ebonyi
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ebonyi State Wing, has directed its members in seven Local Government Areas where months of salary are owed to embark on an indefinite strike. The strike which commenced at noon on Thursday was announced in a statement signed by Mr Bassey Asuquo, State Secretary of the union in the […]
17 countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without visa in 2025
The Africa Visa Openness Index, an index which measures the extent to which each country in Africa is open to visitors from other African countries has released report showing countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without visa and countries that offer visa-on-arrival. According to the report, 17 countries that offer Nigerians entry without visas include […]
Trump says Gaza would be ‘turned over’ to US by Israel
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Gaza would be “turned over” by Israel to the United States when the conflict is over, and no soldiers would be needed for his subsequent takeover and redevelopment plan. Trump doubled down on the shock plan he first announced on Tuesday — and on his plan to resettle two […]
Kano Assembly passes bill to establish state security outfit
The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned security outfit, granting it the authority to bear arms, prevent crimes, and make arrests across the state. The passage of the bill followed extensive deliberations, particularly on a controversial clause that prohibits members of political parties from heading the security agency. […]
American music producer Irv Gotti dead
Irv Gotti, the famous American music producer, has passed away at the age of 54. Gotti died in New York City on Wednesday after months of battling a stroke. It was reported that the record producer was admitted to a recovery centre in August 2024 and had to walk with the aid of a cane. […]
Biden spent $1.9trn on regulatory costs — Musk
The immediate past president of the United States of America spent $1.9 trillion on regulatory costs, the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, said. DOGE disclosed this in a widely circulated document. According to the DOGE document, Biden’s administration initiated 1,217 rules costing the country $1.9 trillion. In contrast, DOGE noted that during Trump’s […]
Adeleke Determined to Improve the Lives of Women, Children – Commissioner for Women Affairs
…organizes one-day sensitization workshop for girls The Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of women and children in the state. This was made known by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Chief (Mrs.) Ayobola Fadeyi Awolowo, while delivering […]
BREAKING: Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found
The decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who was recently declared missing, has been found. It was learnt on Thursday morning that the body was found at the 2nd Niger Bridge by a combined security team. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Tochukwu […]