…Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. The former vice president warned that the policy could deny millions of Nigerian children access to education, describing it as an additional financial burden on families already struggling with the country’s…

…offensive operations by troops, coupled with severe shortages of food and other basic necessities, made survival in the enclave increasingly difficult, forcing them to flee," a military source said. During the screening process, troops recovered a total of N32,100 from the family. Military sources said the four indivi…

…Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human Rights Volunteer Corps (HRVC), Ebonyi State Chapter, made the threat during a briefing with journalists in Abakaliki. Other members of the grou…

…she said. Jarvis also discouraged guests from bringing what she described as “unnecessary” household items, saying she would rather receive expensive electronics. According to her, gifts such as televisions, microwaves and refrigerators would be more appreciated than plastic buckets and similar items. “We don’t want gi…

…someone whose character has been tested and proven. Marry someone who genuinely connects with you, someone who is kind, respectful, loving and emotionally mature,” he said. The actor added that finding a partner who is both a virgin and loyal, respectful, loving, emotionally mature and God-fearing is a blessing, but ma…

…to pay N20,000 for graduation. It may create memories for the child, but it is an unnecessary expense. “The child will still remain in the same school and continue learning with the same classmates,” she said. Mr Sunday Akpan, an estate agent, said he had decided not to allow his son to participate in his school’s JSS…

…has announced the arrest of seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man, in connection with the k!lling of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isa. The two men were múrdéred on July 1, 2026 while returning from a…

…The federation announced the decision on Saturday, saying a change in leadership was necessary after the Teranga Lions failed to meet expectations at the tournament. Senegal arrived at the World Cup with high hopes after lifting the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Morocco in the final earlier this year. H…

…the judiciary, security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to incapacitate the opposition parties, to make them unable to compete with the ruling party for the 2027 general elections. “The democracy we are enjoying in Nigeria did not come on a platter. It is a product of a long-drawn pol…

…a trophy cabinet (p. 1). It is national infrastructure. That is why the clean-up was necessary. Every maturing industry eventually goes through this type of correction. Banks clean up dormant accounts. Fintechs separate registered wallets from funded and transacting wallets. Media platforms distinguish between sign-ups…

…the credibility and perceived independence of the process if key public officials connected to the allegations remain in office while the investigation is ongoing. “In the interest of justice, public confidence, and international best practice, those whose actions are under investigation should temporarily step aside t…

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…that adults aged 65 and above shower about twice a week, while rinsing the body daily if necessary. Soap should be used approximately every third day rather than during every wash, with particular attention still given each day to cleaning areas such as the underarms, feet and intimate regions.To minimise skin damage,…

…a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, Gwarzo noted that INEC has launched a self-service registration platform that enables first-time voters to start and complete their registration online via cvr.inecnigeria.org. He stressed the importance of voting as a vital way for citizens to expres…

…Makinde, who took to X (Twitter) handle, said his administration would provide the necessary support needed for the victims’ full recovery and ensure their reunited with their families. Governor Makinde said: “Earlier today, we visited the victims of the Oriire LGA kidnapping incident where they are receiving treatment…

…more than 250 kilometres of distribution pipelines and over 5,000 new customer connections across major parts of the state capital. According to the Corporation, rehabilitation of the barrage gates improved water supply reliability by 85 per cent, significantly reduced leakages and enhanced operational efficiency. It a…

…issues confronting the Nigerian education sector, including administrative bottlenecks, campus security concerns and the protection of student welfare. “Moving away from archaic methods of confrontational activism, the new leadership is firmly committed to promoting a culture of intellectual resourcefulness, where syst…

…private accounts to communicate with fans. “If you are chatting, giving money to, or connecting with someone pretending to be me on social media, please be aware that it is not me. I do not personally entertain fans in that capacity, nor do I solicit financial help, gifts, investments, or other forms of payment from an…

…our political leaders. Once it becomes a priority, governments will begin providing the necessary infrastructure for prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and workforce development,” he added. The calls come as Africa faces a rapidly growing cancer burden. According to the World Health Organization’s Internationa…

…Registry, Data-Driven Targeting, AI for Credit Access, and Digital Market Linkages to connect Katsina businesses to e-commerce and export opportunities. Katsina targets African model for enterprise development - Gov Radda reveals

…ago, Zverev suffered an embarrassing Wimbledon first-round exit against Arthur Rinderknech. Now he is on the brink of becoming the first German man to win Wimbledon since Michael Stich in 1991. He is the first male German finalist at Wimbledon since Boris Becker in 1995. Asked if he felt liberated by his French Open fi…

…chills, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, swelling of the neck""commonly referred to as "bull neck"""and the presence of a thick grey or white membrane covering the throat or tonsils.It stressed that early diagnosis and prompt medical treatment are critical to improving survival rates and u…

…with the father’s disappointment and agreeing that school celebrations have become unnecessarily expensive. Others argued that graduation party fees often cover venue decoration, entertainment, logistics and other expenses beyond the food served to pupils. The discussion has continued across social media, with many par…

…on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Forms EC9 and EC13E to the party’s 24 House of Assembly candidates. Bello described the reports of candidate substitution as false and challenged anyone making the claim to provide evidence. “No candidate has been replaced, and nob…

…by unqualified personnel. It added that aside its poor facilities, there was absence of necessary healthcare equipment. The taskforce said it “This clinic has no licensed doctor present. The facility is dilapidated with no basic hospital equipment, and they are involved in several unethical medical practices,” it said.…