The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in all tertiary institutions nationwide. The move is part of a broader national campaign to curb substance abuse among youths and restore discipline on campuses. In a position paper signed by NANS President Comrade Olushola Oladoja,…
A magistrate court in Kano State has ordered two popular TikTok personalities, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days following the circulation of videos deemed “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board. The videos, which went viral recently, showed the duo engaging in romantic interactions that were…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to create at least 20,000 jobs annually through the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP), a flagship youth employment initiative aimed at equipping young graduates with real-world work experience and mentorship opportunities. The programme, coordinated by the Office of the Vice President, is implemented…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has strongly condemned the invasion of its national headquarters in Abuja by a group of protesters on Monday, describing the action as unacceptable and condemnable. In a statement issued by NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, the Corps expressed serious concern over the gathering of over 50 protesters at…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate construction of a state-of-the-art auditorium for the Nigerian Law School, as part of efforts to expand and modernize legal education infrastructure in the country. This was revealed by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday during the flag-off ceremony for a new 600-bed student hostel…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet the long-standing demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or face a nationwide shutdown by organised labour. The warning was delivered by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, on Monday in Abuja, following a strategic meeting with leaders…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting he is planning to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking after the inaugural meeting of the Accommodation Sub-Committee for the PDP’s forthcoming national convention, Adeleke, who also serves as Deputy Chairman of the National Convention Organising…
The Federal Government has officially responded to swirling rumours of a failed coup plot, voicing full confidence in the Nigerian Armed Forces and dismissing the reports as unfounded and potentially destabilising. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reaffirmed the government’s trust in the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), which had earlier denied claims that a…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled a new contactless biometric capture system for the issuance of driver’s licences in Nigeria, signaling a major step toward full digitalization in the country’s motor vehicle administration processes. This landmark initiative was announced alongside the launch of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign, aimed at reducing…
Nigeria’s ongoing health sector reforms have gained international acclaim, with the country’s Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) model showcased at the 2025 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The high-level forum, themed “Scaling Health Reforms,” brought together leaders from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, health ministers, and global health investors to discuss…
