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FG Sets Minimum Age Of 12 For JSS1 Admission
The Federal Government has implemented a new regulation that, after completing six years of primary school, sets the minimum age for admission to Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) at twelve years old. This directive is outlined in a recently published policy document on non-state schools, unveiled last week by the Federal Ministry of Education. Non-state schools—also referred to as private, independent,...
“States Electricity Commission Has No Jurisdiction Over National Grid” – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that state governments do not have jurisdiction over the national grid and over electric power stations established under federal laws or operating under licences it issued. The commission stated this in its reaction to the controversies generated by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission’s decision to slash the Band A tariff. In a notice on...
“$3B Eastern Rail Line Project To Improve South East Prosperity” – Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu said on Thursday the allocation of about $3 billion for the completion of the Eastern Rail line was part of the efforts of the Tinubu government to drive economic development and improve the lives of people from the South East and Nigeria generally. The House of Representatives on Wednesday at its...
Rep Akinlayo Defends NASS As People-Centered Legislature
The lawmaker representing Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal constituency of Ekiti State, Mr Davidson Akinlayo, has described the 10th National Assembly as a “people-centered” legislature, stating that the House of Representatives has prioritised citizens’ interests and responsive governance. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, yesterday, the lawmaker, who said the Assembly has lived up to its title as the ‘People’s House,’ said: “It’s been...
Senator Orji Kalu Mourns Emir Of Gusau, Describes Him As A Visionary Bridge-Builder
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau, describing him as a peaceful and visionary monarch who lived a life of humility and service. In a condolence message shared via his official Facebook page, the former Abia State Governor recalled his...
Bye-Election: Zamfara Govt Urges Political Parties To Shun Electoral Malpractice
Alhaji Iliyasu Maijega, Special Adviser to Zamfara governor on political matters, has urged political parties in the state to abide by electoral laws during the forthcoming Kaura Namoda state assembly bye-election. Maijega, who made the appeal while speaking to newsmen in Gusau on Thursday, urged political parties in the state to desist from vote buying during the poll. The News Agency...
Banks, Insurance, Others Contribute N1.77trn To Economy In Q1’25
Banks, insurance, and other companies in the financial institutions sector contributed N1.77 trillion to the economy in the first quarter of the year, Q1 ’25, representing 15 per cent, year-on-year YoY, increase from N1.545 trillion in the corresponding period of last year, Q1’24. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS disclosed this in its Nigeria Gross Domestic Product, GDP, Q1’25. The report...
Anambra Police Bust Interstate Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Children
The Anambra State Police Command says it has investigated and busted an interstate child stealing, abduction, and trafficking syndicate operating in Uruagu, Nnewi North Local Government Area of the state. The command revealed that during an operation carried out by police operatives attached to the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, in collaboration with Adamawa police operatives on July 15,...
Tinubu Slams ADC As Coalition Of Confusion
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, took a swipe at the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, describing it as a “coalition of confusion.” Speaking at the 14th meeting of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, where Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda emerged as the party’s new national chairman, Tinubu said it is not a bad idea to abandon a...
2027: PDP Zones Presidency To South
The PDP also announced that its Elective National Convention would now take place in Ibadan, Oyo State; instead of Kano, a decision that may deepen the rift between the camps of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The NEC adopted the recommendation to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South,...
