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Over one million students from polytechnics and technical colleges across Nigeria are set to march in Abuja on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, in a show of appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s bold reforms in the education sector. Organized by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS),…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, as part of the official activities lined up to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by Abdulhakeem Adeoye, on behalf of the Director of…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has received a significant boost to its digital infrastructure, following the handover of a second consignment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This latest donation forms part of the ECOWAS Peace and…
The death toll from the devastating explosion that rocked Gwabro village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State has climbed to eight, following the deaths of two more women who succumbed to injuries sustained in the blast. The tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, was…
Tragedy struck in Karongi town, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, when armed men suspected to be members of the notorious Mahmuda group launched a deadly attack on the community. The assault, which began in the early hours of the morning, claimed the life of one person and left…
Tragedy struck in Sokoto State on Sunday afternoon as six people lost their lives following a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Gwabro village, located within Tangaza Local Government Area. The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, Ahmad Rufai, who verified the casualty figure but…
No fewer than 34 foreign embassies in Abuja are at risk of having their premises sealed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over unpaid ground rent arrears dating back 11 years, officials have confirmed. This follows a recent publication by the FCTA revealing that several diplomatic missions, along with…
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the regional body’s leadership has reiterated plans to launch a long-awaited single regional currency by 2027 — a move expected to boost trade and strengthen economic ties across West Africa. Speaking at a commemorative event marking the…
[08/06, 6:25 pm] rosewendy: The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement released on…
A somber mood enveloped the Edun area of Ilorin on Sunday as the Kwara State Fire Service recovered the lifeless body of a 43-year-old man who reportedly jumped into a domestic well while under the influence of hard drugs. In an official statement issued by the agency’s Head of Media…
