Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), of Nigeria has joined the African Union and the entire African continent in celebrating Africa Day 2025. This year’s theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” resonates with Nigeria’s commitment to continental unity, sustainable development, and…
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Ahmed Isa The case of Hamdiyya Sidi, an 18-year-old self-acclaimed activist, facing trial for allegedly cyberbullying and cyberstalking the governor of Sokoto state, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has sparked controversy with his opposition and critics, including human rights organizations and sections of the media, framing the situation as an attack on…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, conducted a significant visit to the Delta Steel Company, now Premium Steel and Mines Ltd located in Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State, on Thursday, 22nd May 2025 to assess the facility and meet with top Management of the…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has called for renewed commitment to multilateralism and a candid examination of the challenges threatening global peace and governance. Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister, Alkasim Abdulkadir disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Abdulkadir…
Chidimma Uchegbu The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to refund fees paid by students who have subsequently received financial support from the Fund. NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, made the call during a sensitization meeting with students of UNILAG on Wednesday.…
The governor of Sokoto state, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, can always go to bed with the guarantee that his ticket to continue the good work he is doing in the state till 2031, is assured. This is the position of the Commissioner for Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Abba…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja A young Deltastate boy, Anthony Chinecherem Toruka, who is approximately 16 years old, has made history in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. He scored 364 points in the exam. Anthony Toruka, an SS3 student of St Augustine College new Karu Nasarawa, near Abuja, sat…
Former Registrar and Chief Executive of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye, has debunked reports suggesting that he was sacked by President Bola Tinubu, clarifying that he voluntarily resigned his appointment since in August 2024 after serving meritoriously for eight years. Ajiboye, in a statement…
Chidimma Uchegbu The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to various reasons. The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Wednesday…
Chidimma Uchegbu The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has raised concern over the low student loan application at the Rivers State University. The Managing Director, NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr disclosed this during the Strategic Engagement and Sensitisation Campaign on operations of the Fund on Tuesday in Portharcourt. Represented by Dr…