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Opposition Party Oppose Yilwatda’s Appointment Over INEC Ties
The emergence of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, as the new national chairman of the All Progressives Congress is not sitting well with some Nigerians, particularly members of the opposition. Yilwatda’s previous role as a Resident Electoral Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission is viewed by the opposition as a strategic move by...
VIDEO: ‘It’s A Shame Nigerian Leaders Die Abroad, Are Flown Back As Cargo’ – Hon Ogah
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has expressed deep concern over the continued reliance of Nigerian leaders on foreign healthcare, describing it as a national embarrassment. He spoke in defense of his proposed bill, which seeks to bar public and civil servants from patronizing private schools and healthcare services, both in Nigeria and abroad. https://youtu.be/vPA1uWZ5lQ0 Ogah, who...
Pensioners Urges FG To Release Pension Arears
Many pensioners in the Federal Capital Territory have expressed frustration over the delay in the payment of pension arrears. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu had given approval for the N758 billion Treasury Bond by the Federal Executive Council in February for payment of the arrears. However, the National Assembly has approved the implementation of the N758...
Court Orders NYSC To Allow Female Skirt
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the National Youth Service Corps’ refusal to allow female corps members to wear skirts in observance of their religious beliefs as unconstitutional and a breach of the fundamental right to freedom of religion. In a judgement delivered on June 13, 2025, a certified true copy of which was sighted on Sunday, Justice...
NYSC Award: Tinubu Honours 210 Outstanding Corps Members
President Bola Tinubu is set to celebrate exceptional youth on Tuesday, as no fewer than 210 outstanding corps members will receive the prestigious President’s National Youth Service Corps Honours Award for their dedicated service between 2020 and 2023. The anticipated ceremony recognises the commitment and impactful contributions of Nigeria’s youth. The Director of Media, NYSC, Mr Emeka Mgbemena, disclosed in a...
“Revoke Unqualified Teachers License” – FG Order TRC
The Federal Government on Friday directed the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria to completely eliminate unqualified teachers from the classrooms. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa gave the directive during the inauguration of the 5th Governing Council of the TRCN on Friday in Abuja. Alausa also asked the council to revoke licenses of teachers who tarnish the dignity of the profession. He...
VP Shettina Pledges Full Support To UI
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that he will support the University of Ibadan to remain the first and the best university in Nigeria and to reclaim its glory globally. He gave this assurance while receiving the management team of the university led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The team was there to...
Nigeria’s First Lady Celebrates Super Falcons Historic Win
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday, joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the Super Falcons’ victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Nigerian team staged a dramatic comeback on Saturday night in Rabat, Morocco, defeating the hosts 3-2 in front of a passionate home crowd to lift the trophy. Mrs Tinubu shared photos of herself rejoicing after...
PROFILE FEATURE: Meet HRM Ezie Awa Orji Udonsi — A Monarch Rooted In Tradition, Science, And Service
The Ohafia Ancient Kingdom has entered a new era with the ascension of His Royal Majesty Ezie Awa Orji Udonsi, Ebiri of Elu, as the Ezieogo Elu Ohafia and Udumeze of Isiama Ohafia Autonomous Community, following the passing of his predecessor, Ezie-Ogo Prof. E.U.L. Imaga, in 2024. Crowned on the 6th of July, 2025, HRM Ezie Udonsi is not only...
Ogah’s Bill To Ban Public Servants From Private Schools, Hospitals Sparks National Debate
A bill recently introduced by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah at the House of Representatives has stirred nationwide discussion, as it seeks to prohibit public and civil servants, along with their immediate family members, from patronizing private schools and healthcare services in Nigeria or abroad. The proposed legislation, titled Private Institutions and Healthcare Service Providers (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (HB.2487), is aimed...
