Month: May 2025

Abuja, Nigeria — In a coordinated crackdown on digital exam fraud, security operatives have apprehended 20 suspects for allegedly breaching the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. This was confirmed by sources within the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), with all suspects now in custody […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ruled out the possibility of constructing shelters for street beggars and displaced persons in Abuja, pledging instead a tougher stance on street loitering. This position was made clear during the 2025 FCT Appropriation Bill defence at the National Assembly, where Wike appeared […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced an ambitious plan to empower 1,000 youths per state through strategic initiatives aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s livestock sector. This announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, during the closing ceremony of the four-day Hack4Livestock […]

Abeokuta, Nigeria — Team Delta has risen to the top spot on the medals table at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), showcasing a dominant performance across multiple sporting arenas. The surge was confirmed following Friday’s events, as reported by the Festival’s monitoring team, with the defending champions overtaking Team Bayelsa after a remarkable […]

Abuja, Nigeria:The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged its Ulama team to intensify sensitization efforts to ensure Nigerian pilgrims are well-prepared for the core rites of Hajj. Speaking to journalists in Madina, Professor Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services, emphasized the critical role of the Ulama in […]

Abuja, Nigeria: The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced the approval of $439.74 million for 10 new development projects in West Africa, reinforcing its commitment to regional integration and sustainable growth under the ECOWAS Vision 2050 framework. Speaking on behalf of EBID President at the 2025 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS […]

Abuja, Nigeria:The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has voted to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his legal immunity, clearing the way for potential prosecution on charges of treason and war crimes. In a decisive move on Thursday, nearly 90 senators supported the motion to lift Kabila’s immunity, with only five voting […]

Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has spotlighted the sugar industry as a strategic pillar in its ambition to grow Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr John Owan Eno. Speaking during a public hearing at the House of Representatives on the proposed amendment to the National Sugar […]

Ilesa, Osun State — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a courtesy visit to the former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, at his residence in Ilesa, just hours before the coronation of the 49th Owa Obokun and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.   Atiku was accompanied by […]

Abeokuta, Ogun State — Team FCT has emerged as a standout contender at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2024,” currently underway in Abeokuta, Ogun State.   At the end of Day 5 of the competition, the team had amassed a total of 12 medals, reflecting a commendable performance across multiple sports disciplines. […]