UNESCO Praises Alex Otti’s Education Reforms in Abia State
By Our Correspondent National News – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has commended Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, for implementing sweeping education reforms aimed at strengthening human capital development and improving learning outcomes. The global body praised the administration’s commitment to education investment, describing the reforms as a strong foundation […]
Kano Governor Sacks Head of Service, Appoints Acting Replacement Amid Political Realignment
By Our Correspondent National News – The Governor of Abba Kabir Yusuf has removed the state’s Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, from office with immediate effect as part of ongoing efforts to restructure the civil service in Kano State. The decision was announced in an official statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on […]
UNILAG Faults ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Continue Despite Lecturers’ Walkout
By Our Correspondent National News – The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has criticised the strike action declared by the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that the move did not follow proper procedures. Despite the lecturers’ directive to withdraw services over salary-related grievances, the university has maintained […]
PDP Reconciliation Talks Begin After Appeal Court Ruling on Party Leadership Crisis
By Our Correspondent National News – Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have initiated reconciliation talks following the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria on the party’s leadership crisis. The discussions aim to prevent further division within the party […]
India Rejects Tinubu’s Ambassadors Over Tenure Policy as Nigeria Faces Diplomatic Setback
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh diplomatic tensions have emerged as some countries, including Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambassadorial host nations, reportedly declined to accept several Nigerian envoys because of a policy tied to the remaining tenure of the sending government. According to diplomatic sources, certain nations are hesitant to grant agrément—formal approval for ambassadors—if […]
CBN Extends Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Deadline for Banks in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for banks and financial institutions to fully implement its new automated anti-money laundering (AML) compliance standards. Under the revised timeline announced on March 10, 2026, deposit money banks now have 18 months to comply with the regulations, while other […]
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo Redeems ₦30m Promise to Team Edo After Niger Delta Games Victory
By Our Correspondent National News – Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his ₦30 million reward promise to athletes from Edo State following their impressive victory at the Niger Delta Development Commission Games. The governor redeemed the pledge during a celebratory reception held at the Government House in Benin City, where athletes and officials gathered to mark […]
Turkish Airlines Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Welfare After Lagos Picketing
By Our Correspondent National News – Turkish Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to employee welfare following a protest that disrupted its operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The airline urged labour unions to resolve disputes through dialogue rather than protests that could disrupt aviation services and inconvenience passengers. The demonstration was organised by […]
Tinubu Orders Deployment of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits to Cut Fuel Costs in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the rapid deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits within the next two to three weeks as part of urgent measures to reduce the burden of rising petrol and diesel costs on Nigerians. The directive is part of the Federal Government’s […]