Category: NEWS

In Benin, the political landscape is shifting significantly ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026. With structural advantages firmly in its grip, the ruling coalition appears well-positioned to maintain power, leaving few viable challengers in sight. This analysis explores the current dynamics, implications, and future risks as the country approaches a potentially…

In a landmark move that underscores the renewed focus on education and human-capital development, the government of Kano State has officially dispatched 350 postgraduate scholars to pursue advanced studies abroad. Spearheaded by Abba Kabir Yusuf, the initiative forms a key part of the state’s revitalised Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Scheme and marks a significant milestone…

In a major decision that has sparked wide debate across the education sector, the House of Representatives has ordered the immediate suspension of plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The directive followed…

In a startling turn of events that has raised alarm over institutional integrity and land-rights violations, operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) X-Squad from Alagbon, Lagos, have arrested four police officers and three forest guards for their alleged involvement in an illegal demolition and land-grabbing scheme in the Pakuro/Orile Egun area of the…

In a significant move that signals improved commitment to retirees in Nigeria, the federal government has announced a release of ₦3.9 billion to clear arrears owed to 91,146 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). This landmark disbursement comes on the heels of an increase in the minimum…

In a bid to dispel growing speculation surrounding an alleged confrontation between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Nigerian military, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied reports of any personal or institutional conflict. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Wike clarified that his recent actions regarding disputed lands…

In a significant policy signal that could reshape the future of journalism in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the proposal by the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) calling for comprehensive tax relief and Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption for the media sector. The move has been widely welcomed as a potential game-changer for…

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has broken his silence on the much-talked-about confrontation between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and a naval officer, describing the incident as “unfortunate” but insisting that there is no basis to sanction the officer involved. The altercation, which went viral on social media, has sparked…

In a firm yet measured statement, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has declared that there is no genocide taking place in northern Nigeria, despite escalating violence and mounting international concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region. Speaking during a press conference in New York, Youssouf urged the international…

In a major stride toward Nigeria’s industrial and security independence, the Federal Government has announced a landmark partnership between the Ministry of Steel Development and the Ministry of Defence — paving the way for Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited to begin producing military hardware. This historic move marks the first time the iconic Ajaokuta Steel plant,…