NYSC Sets June 11 for 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, will begin the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course on Wednesday, June 11. A statement by NYSC’s Acting Director of Information, Caroline Embu, advised all prospective Corps Members to take note of the date and begin preparations for the orientation exercise. It also urged stakeholders and participants to stay […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Drop To 23.71%
Nigeria’s inflation rate has eased slightly to 23.71% in April 2025, down from 24.23% in March. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The monthly inflation rate also dropped to 1.86%, compared to 3.90% in March, signaling a slowdown in price increases across the country. Food […]
Chimamanda Adichie To Headline ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will headline the inaugural ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival in Enugu State, scheduled for June 29 to July 5, 2025.The festival, organized by the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo, expands on the annual Things Fall Apart Day to honor Chinua Achebe’s global literary legacy. Adichie, seen as a literary […]
JAMB Admits Glitches in UTME results, 379,997 Affected to Retake Exams
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, broke down in tears yesterday as he publicly apologized for errors in the 2025 UTME. Speaking at a press conference, Oloyede took full responsibility for technical glitches that disrupted exams for nearly 380,000 candidates, and assured Nigerians of the board’s continued commitment to fairness and transparency. He assured that the […]
FG to Launch 4 Satellites for Earth Observation, Security
The Federal Executive Council has approved the launch of four new satellites to support Earth observation and boost national security. Speaking at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji said the satellites—three for Earth observation and one radar satellite—will provide round-the-clock imaging […]
FG Urged to Urgently intervene in Worsening Security Situation in Zamfara State
A lawmaker from Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji, has cried out over the escalating security situations in his constituency. Jaji, representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the worsening security situation in the state—particularly in his constituency. According to Jaji, armed bandits have taken […]
House of Reps Call for Need to Mitigate Spread of Diphtheria
The house of representative has called for an urgent need to mitigate the spread of Diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium species, a major public health concern in Nigeria to save lives. In a motion of urgent public importance moved in the floor of the house, Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori revealed that an alarming […]
All Kebbi Senators Dump PDP for APC
In the latest wave of defections, the three Senators from Kebbi state have dumped the People’s Democratic Party to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. The senate relying on Order 42 of its Standing Rules resolved to allow visitors, led by National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje alongside the Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, […]
FG Set To Adopt Stiffer Penalties To Curb Illicit Activities Of Scavengers
The federal government is considering new legal measures to tackle the rising cases of theft and vandalism targeting public infrastructure, driven by the increasing activities of scavengers across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made this known during a press briefing at the end of FEC meeting in Abuja, stated […]
FG Endorses Medipool To Supply Essential Healthcare Products Across Nigeria
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce escalating costs of pharmaceutical products and drugs in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Medipool, a group purchasing organisation, as supplier of essential healthcare products across Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who announced this after FEC […]