Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has blamed recent deadly attacks across several communities in the state on foreign armed militants. Speaking on a televised interview on April 22, he said the attackers, who arrived on motorbikes in large numbers, were heavily armed and not Nigerians. “These men are not from …
Colleges Of Education Set To Award Degrees Starting September 2025
Colleges of Education (COEs) in Nigeria will soon operate under a dual mandate, enabling them to award both bachelor’s degrees and the National Certificate in Education (NCE), starting from September 2025. The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on April 22 during a follow-up meeting in …
Federal Government To Close Marine Bridge For Two Months
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced that the Marine Bridge in Lagos will be closed for 60 days starting Sunday, April 27, to allow for major structural repairs. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, explained that the repairs will be done …
Pension Board Settles N21bn Of N48.6bn Inherited Debt In Kano
The Kano State Pension Board has cleared more than N21 billion in pension liabilities out of a total N48.6 billion debt inherited from previous administrations, according to the Executive Chairman of the Pension Fund Trustees, Alhaji Habu Fagge. Speaking at a press briefing in Kano, Fagge described the …
Lagos to Launch Special Number Plates for People with Disabilities
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to roll out special vehicle number plates to help identify persons with disabilities across the state. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the 2025 ministerial press briefing held Tuesday, marking the second anniversary of Governor …
Senate Slams Bakare For Calling Assembly A ‘Rubber Stamp
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rebuked Pastor Tunde Bakare, Senior Pastor and Serving Overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, for his recent critical remarks about the 10th National Assembly, stating that the pastor had “crossed the line.” The Senate’s response came through a statement issued in …
Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Visit To France
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria, after his visit to France. The Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had earlier announced in a brief post on his official X handle, stating, “President Bola Tinubu will return home today (Monday).” The presidency had earlier said the president will return home after the Easter festivities, following concerns raised …
He Was Full Of Humanity, Gov Mbah Mourns Pope Francis
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has joined the rest of the world in mourning the Catholic Pontiff and sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Francis. Mbah described the late Pontiff as a man full of humanity, a reformer, and humble leader. In a statement he personally signed on Monday, the governor also …
Protests In Jos Over Plateau Killings
Fresh protests erupted on Monday in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, over the ongoing killings of residents by suspected Fulani militants. The demonstrations were led by Christian leaders, including the Plateau State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo. Protesters gathered at the Fawvwei Junction community road, causing traffic gridlock …
Tinubu, Jonathan, Global Leaders Offer Tributes To Pope Francis Featured
President Bola Tinubu on Monday joined world leaders to pay tribute to Pope Francis, admittedly perhaps the most beloved Pope in modern history, reacting in grief and shock to his passing on Easter Monday. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, was 88, and had recently suffered a serious bout …