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Hon. Amobi Ogah Celebrates Ambassador Osita Offor On His Birthday
The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has felicitated with Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander, on his birthday. Hon. Ogah described him as a source of pride and inspiration whose leadership of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has promoted unity, development, and creativity in Abia State. He praised Offor’s dedication to...
JAMB Direct UTME Candidates To Re-upload 2025 WAEC SSCE Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has directed all candidates who uploaded their O-level results before the release of the final 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results to revisit accredited centres and re-upload their results. In its weekly news bulletin on Monday, the Board explained that all previously uploaded results have been cleared from its system to prevent...
CDS Tasks 52 African Defence Chiefs On National Security
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has tasked fellow Chiefs of Defence Staff of African countries to rise to the challenges of the myriad of security threats confronting the continent, saying security forces “have a duty to build continent where our people can live free from fear, and where our Armed Forces are symbols of stability. Speaking...
Tinubu Meets NGX, SEC Chiefs In Brazil, Applauds Capital Market Gains
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday praised the “remarkable growth” of Nigeria’s capital market under his administration. This is as he credited investors’ confidence in his economic reforms for the surge in activity on the Nigerian Exchange. He disclosed this while receiving the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Exchange...
Court Orders IG To Scrutinise Sowore’s Bank Accounts
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday directed six commercial banks to furnish the Inspector-General of Police with full account details and transaction records of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, from January 2024 to date. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex parte application by the IGP’s lawyer, Wisdom Madaki. The police said Sowore is under investigation...
Dangote’s Commences Fuel Distribution From S’West As 1,000 Trucks Arrived
Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to start its direct fuel distribution scheme soon, as 1,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks required for the exercise have arrived in Nigeria. With the 1,000 trucks, the refinery would start distributing fuel directly to marketers in Lagos, Ogun, and other South-West states, pending the delivery of the remaining 3,000...
2026 WCQ: Rwanda Coach Release Provisional Squad List Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche on Monday named a 27-man provisional squad for his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Regulars Fabrice Ntwari, Innocent Nshuti, Ange Mutsinzi and captain Bizimana Djihad are among those included in the squad. The list consists of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders and nine strikers. Amrouche will trim the squad before the...
FG Launches Digital Portal To Ease Teachers’ Registration, Certification
The Federal Government has unveiled a digital portal designed to ease teachers’ registration, certification, and professional development in line with its vision to strengthen educational standards in the country. Speaking at the unveiling and Strategic Vision for Nigerian Teachers in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the portal and vision framework were designed to reposition...
2027: PDP Ticket Zoning To South Divides Northern Group
The decision by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria has pitted various northern groups in different camps, with many describing the development as undemocratic and contrary to the spirit of fair competition. The National Executive Committee of the party, at its 102nd meeting on Monday, zoned the presidential ticket to...
ASUU Strike Looms Ahead Of FG Meeting
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday staged coordinated protests across campuses nationwide to press home long-standing demands from the Federal Government, two days before a crucial meeting scheduled for Thursday in Abuja. From Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, to Federal University of Lafia, University of Ilorin, University of Calabar, Abia State University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Federal University...
