Tragedy as the wife and three children of former Niger state Commissioner for Education d!e in car crash The wife and three children of a former Commissioner of Education, Abubakar Daja, d!ed in a road crash which occurred on Sunday, August 23, involving a Sienna and a Mazda. According to reports, the victims were trav…

…of the 2027 general elections, with five months to the polls. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, disclosed this in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja. When asked if the commission had accessed the proposed budget of N873.78 billion for the 2027 elections five months to the p…

…foreign-based facilitators solicit donations through social media under humanitarian or educational claims before transferring the money through multiple channels. The agency said donors typically contribute between $50 and $500, while the funds are later fragmented and sent through money-transfer operators and remitta…

…social media platforms to solicit donations under the guise of humanitarian relief or educational support, before moving the funds through multiple layers to terrorist operatives in Nigeria. The NFIU said hundreds of sympathisers were typically encouraged to make relatively small donations, ranging from $50 to $500, th…

…had stated that the visit was in recognition of the PAP’s “unprecedented success in the education and empowerment of Niger Delta youths” under Otuaro. Okotete commended the PAP helmsman for his commitment and judicious application of funds, which had helped thousands of the region’s youths to receive quality education.…

Oby Ezekwesili reveals 'only achievement' recorded under Tinubu Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has acknowledged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has made progress in stabilising the foreign exchange rate by adhering to market principles. Speaking in an interview on News Central Television…

…list for JSS1 candidates offered places in Federal Unity Colleges across NigeriaEducation Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa approved the release, saying it reflects the government's commitment to a transparent admission processParents can check their children's admission status and print slips via the Federal Ministry of…

…in the capital city. “It connects our foremost markets, financial institutions and educational establishments, places of worship and dense residential settlements. It is the corridor through which the economic life of Akure passes daily. Yet, with growth has come considerable strain because of high traffic on the road.…

…The student bodies said they were backing Adeola because of his alleged contributions to education and youth development in Ogun State. They cited projects in tertiary institutions, scholarships and empowerment programmes as some of the initiatives they said had demonstrated the senator’s commitment to students and you…

The Council of Legal Education has imposed a 10-year moratorium on Atiba University, Oyo State, over deficiencies in its facilities and violations of regulations governing legal education. The decision was contained in resolutions adopted at the Council’s Third Quarter Hybrid Meeting held on August 13, 2026, at the hea…

…the Akure-Idanre road and several other strategic corridors across the state.In education, the group noted that the administration had recruited 2,100 teachers, paid WAEC examination fees for more than 23,000 students, awarded scholarships to thousands of tertiary-level students, and renovated 134 primary schools and 6…

…whether Nigeria should return to subsidy at the expense of funding healthcare, education and social protection programmes for vulnerable citizens. The minister recalled that Nigeria spent about $10 billion on fuel subsidies in 2022, at a time when oil production was declining and government revenues were under pressure…

…governors have linked higher FAAC receipts to road construction, bridges, healthcare, education, workers’ welfare and other projects, residents in some states said the increased revenue had not resulted in improved public services or reduced economic hardship. Findings by The PUNCH showed that the Federal Government, s…

…hole of rent-seeking, round-tripping, and monumental corruption that starved health, education, and infrastructure of vital capital. “Restoring it would instantly sabotage the nascent renaissance of local refining, crush private sector confidence, and plunge the country back into chronic foreign exchange haemorrhage. N…

…are struggling to survive, while millions continue to live with insecurity. Our education, healthcare and other essential public services remain under enormous pressure.” 2027 election between oppressed Nigeria, those responsible for their oppression – Kwankwaso

…of Chief Patrick Akinboye Ojo. Among other activities, the 2026 Efon Day featured youth educational and sporting activities, traditional games, a free medical outreach, the Miss Efon Alaaye beauty pageant and an awards programme. The President-General of EDL, Olumuyiwa Aiyegbusi, appealed to indigenes to join hands to…

…Doyle took to Facebook to weigh in on the recurring debate over President Tinubu's educational credentialsDoyle questioned the logic of those raising the certificate issue, noting the president has won four elections despite the controversyThe actor described the repeated attempts to use Tinubu's credentials against hi…

…in household welfare. He identified job creation, food security, affordable healthcare, education, power supply, transportation and support for small and medium-sized businesses as areas citizens should expect sustained attention in the second term. He said, “Nigeria needs an economy in which increased government reven…

…First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during her birthday celebration with funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to revive the abandoned National Library of Nigeria headquarters complex in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, following the Federal Executive Council’s ap…

…were prayer warriors who imbibed the spirit of love and contentment in me. “I had all my education in Ile-Ife, up to a Master’s degree, from 1966-1988, with intermittent breaks for different jobs that prepared me for a future of global fame and fortune. Ile-Ife was my rock. “I will forever remain a major stakeholder in…

…experience after returning to Nollywood following a break he took in 2011 to pursue his education. He said he once found himself feeling unexplained resentment towards an actress because he was subconsciously associating her with a character she had previously played. “I had to remind myself that I was an actor and thi…

…make the 2027 contest a battle of ideas focused on the economy, security, unemployment, education, healthcare and other issues affecting Nigerians. Social media may be weaponised — Odumakin Speaking on the matter, President, Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, said though she remains worried about hate speech, eth…

…governors have linked higher FAAC receipts to road construction, bridges, healthcare, education, workers’ welfare and other projects, residents in some states said the increased revenue had not resulted in improved public services or reduced economic hardship. In the first six months of 2026, the 36 states received abo…

…good governance. He commended Canada’s continued support for electoral governance, civic education, institutional strengthening and gender inclusion in Nigeria. Amupitan identified five areas of strategic priority for collaboration with Canada: consolidating the technological gains recorded in Osun; improving electoral…

…Oyetunji had helped her build a house, stock her business and pay for her children’s education. She said, “I, standing here, my husband died five years ago. She helped me build a house, helped me stock goods, and helped me train my children in school. That business will not fail. “Do not ruin our mother’s work. We are…