August 13, 2025
FEC bans establishment of new federal tertiary institutions for 7 years
President Bola Tinubu’s government on Wednesday, approved a seven-year ban on the establishment of new federal tertiary educational institutions across the country. The decision was made during the Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting chaired by the president. According to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the moratorium covers all tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and […]
Retired teacher killed by herdsmen while returning from farm in Edo
Gunmen suspected to be herders have killed a retired secondary teacher identified as Mr. Andrew Imuekheme, in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the deceased was killed on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, while returning from his farm. The incident happened at the Ikabigbo community in Etsako West Local Government Area. It was gathered that the […]
[OPINION] OSUN LGS ALLOCATION: WHICH SIDE IS THE CBN ON?
By Sarafa Ibrahim I grew up picturing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in my head as an institution that is beyond political manipulation. Anytime I have a reason to go to Central Market in Kaduna state to run an errand, I usually find an excuse to pass through the bank’s branch located at Yakubu […]
Nigerians have no reason to be poor – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians have no reason to be poor, reiterating his administration’s commitment to promoting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Tinubu made the statement at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar on Wednesday. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, he said the country […]
Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson released
An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on the aircraft, attacked […]
Kano Assembly suspends LGA Chairman
The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended Rano Local Government Chairman, Naziru Ya’u. He has been suspended from office for three months, starting on August 13, 2025. Shedding more light on the matter, the Majority Leader, who also serves as Chairman of the Assembly’s Complaint Committee, Lawan Husaini Dala, said the decision was informed […]
