…express divergent views on the Federal Government's extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation course as well as other reforms it approved for the scheme. The government extended the orientation course from three weeks to six weeks. The reforms were aimed at strengthening skills acquisition, impro…

…contribute to the advancement of healthcare in line with the hospital's mandate of service, training and research," Bara added.

…distinguished public servant whose life was marked by integrity, humility, selfless service and an unwavering commitment to the development of education in Bauchi State. The statement read, "Until his death, Yakubu Ibrahim served diligently as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher Education, where he brought hi…

…statistical discrepancy will disappear." Reacting, opposition figures, including Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption and called for probe. But Oyedele said the Federal Governme…

…interest in the disclosure of information concerning corruption, abuse of public office and the use of public funds." "The Nigerian Constitution, the Freedom of Information Act and Nigeria’s international legal obligations rest upon the fundamental principle that public institutions are accountable to the people and th…

…to a category 5 hurricane — and gusts of up to 315 kph. The National Weather Service (NWS) called the typhoon “very dangerous”, warning of “tropical storm force” winds from Sunday afternoon or evening and “catastrophic” damage near the system’s center later. “Significant flooding from torrential rains, and coastal inun…

…healthcare, construction, agriculture, transport, food production and specialist services. More occupations have been added to the Critical Skills Employment Permit list, giving skilled Nigerian workers greater access to employment and long-term residency opportunities. LithuaniaLithuania overhauled its work permit sys…

…late supreme leader’s other three sons, Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam, all attended the service. It was held at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex and led by prominent Shia cleric Ja’far Sobhani, a 97-year-old scholar who teaches at seminaries in the holy city of Qom. Sunday was declared a public holiday across Iran…

…up to Wukari area of Taraba State where he was eventually arrested by #ndlea_nigeria officers who uncovered his lid. "This video reveals that moment his lid was blown off and his drug trafficking enterprise brought to an abrupt end. Take a look." Watch the video below: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟒𝟑,𝟗𝟖𝟎 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐮…

…to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa, warning that continued violence could strain bilateral relations. In a statement…

Former vice president and the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Morocco on its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Africa. PUNCH Online reports that Mor…

…Bauchi State House of Assembly has intensified efforts to address unsafe childbirth practices and unregulated blood transfusions with a proposed law aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths and improving healthcare standards across the state. Speaker of the Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturd…

…from Sam Larry’s family or management regarding his condition. Similarly, the police and other relevant authorities had yet to issue an official account of the circumstances surrounding the crash or confirm the reported casualty. The incident has generated reactions on social media, with many expressing sympathy and of…

…health sectors in the 2025 budget, saying it could have been used to improve public services, create jobs and support economic development if properly managed. The former Anambra State governor alleged that the development reflected a pattern of financial mismanagement under the current administration. He further accus…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man and two others in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Ibadan, the state capital. A statement issued on Saturday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the principal suspect, Femi Ojo, 60, was arrested alongside his accompli…

…Nigerian citizens, the only reasonable action is for President Tinubu to resign from office." Obi also urged Nigerians to demand greater accountability from the government. The comments followed an IMF disclosure that Nigeria left public spending equivalent to about 2% of GDP unreported in recent official budgets, obsc…

…through Catalyst Fund are strengthening livelihoods, expanding access to essential services, and creating quality jobs in underserved communities," Farid Fezoua, global director for disruptive technologies, services, and funds, IFC, said. "Through IFC's partnership with Catalyst Fund, we are mobilising capital and expe…

***Command contradicts narrative: Officers overpowered By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The lynching of Malama Ummulkhair Muhammad in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, has once again exposed the deadly consequences of mob justice and renewed troubling questions about the ability of law enforcement agencies to protect citizens placed in…

…million Americans under extreme weather warnings, according to the National Weather Service. Inclement weather meanwhile forced fireworks in New York to be pushed earlier, and resulted in evacuations at a concert in Philadelphia and a celebration on the Charles River in Boston. – ‘Awesome country’ – The elements also t…

…other countries at the ongoing tournament in North America. According to a BBC World Service report, of the ten most populous nations globally, only the United States and Brazil have teams at the current World Cup, while Russia and Nigeria, despite having appeared at previous editions, are absent this time around. Chin…

…primary election results saved the party from what it described as an "electoral precipice." Speaking in Akure, the Director-General of the group, Olumuyiwa Asagunla, alleged that the primaries exposed "deep fractures" within the party and were reduced to a "theatre of manipulation and administrative high-handedness or…

By Gabriel Ewepu The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to…

…lawmaker capable of attracting federal projects and giving the constituency a stronger voice in the National Assembly. Tosin said many constituents who had high expectations when the incumbent lawmaker assumed office now believe the anticipated dividends of democracy have not been delivered, citing poor infrastructure,…

…the growing challenge posed by indiscriminate waste disposal and poor environmental practices, which continue to worsen flooding even before the annual river overflow begins. To reduce the impact of the rains, the state government has intensified desilting operations using swamp buggies to clear major drainage channels…

…Yet, in the oil-producing communities of Rivers State, residents continue to pay the price with their health, livelihoods, and lives. From children battling chronic respiratory illnesses and persistent skin diseases to mothers mourning infants lost after breathing complications, DARE AKOGUN investigates the human cost…