Nigeria won’t slip into one-party state – Abba Moro
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has declared that contrary to insinuations, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, is not collapsing, as he expressed confidence that Nigeria will not be a one-party state. Senator Moro spoke in Jos on Saturday during the party’s North Central Zonal elective Congress held in Jos, Plateau State. The Senate Minority […]
Obstetric Fistula: Experts urge pregnant women to seek medical attention
By Godwin Igber As Nigeria joins the international community to celebrate the 2025 International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, medical experts have urged pregnant women to seek proper medical attention to avoid complicated labour. They also called on the government and relevant organizations to provide access to emergency obstetric care, while creating awareness on risk […]
Police arrest woman for alleged killing of co-wife’s son
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested one Zaliha Shuaibu, of Malari Village in Soba Local Government Area, for the alleged infanticide of her co-wife’s three-month-old baby boy. A statement by Manir Hassan, the police Public relations officer for the state, said the tragic incident occurred on May 13, 2025, at their residence where they […]
Strike looms as ASUU asks FG to speedily address all outstanding issues
…alleges diversion of TETFund resources to NELFUND Nigerian universities may be thrown into another wave of strike, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has called on the Federal Government to speedily address all outstanding issues and reneged agreements to sustain the industrial harmony in Universities. President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna who issued […]
Earned Allowances: NAAT declares trade dispute with education ministry, NUC
…demands separate N50bn earned Allowances for members The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has declared an industrial trade dispute with the Federal Ministry of Education and National Universities Commission (NUC), over the sharing formula of the N50 billion approved by the federal government to take care of the earned allowances and payment of seven […]
PDP chairman killed by bandits in Benue
Gunmen, suspected to be armed Fulani herdsmen bandits have killed an unspecified number of people, including a chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Guma and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue State. James Akase, who was the immediate past ward Chairman of the PDP in the local government was among those reportedly […]
DBI to train 5million workers on AI in three years
In a bid to equip the nation’s workforce with emerging technologies, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has disclosed ongoing partnerships with global networks to train no fewer than five million workers on Artificial Intelligence (AI), in the next three years. President/CEO of DBI, David Daser who made this known at conference organised to mark the […]
New TRCN Registrar pledges quality teaching in schools
The newly appointed Registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Ronke Soyombo has said efforts were ongoing to elevate the quality of teaching in schools. The Registrar on assumption of office, stressed the Council’s commitment to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to leverage technology-driven initiatives and also establish student-centred context that teachers could utilize […]
NELFUND begins disbursement of April 2025 upkeep allowances
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the disbursement of April 2025 upkeep payments to eligible student beneficiaries across the country. The Director, Strategic Communications of NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi in a statement on Monday however explained that while most payments have been successfully processed, a small number of beneficiaries may experience a delay due […]
Kaduna farm set to launch Africa’s largest centre pivot irrigation system
Illaj Integrated Farm (IIF) in Kaduna is preparing to launch the largest centre pivot irrigation system machine in Africa, aimed at transforming grass and crop production for both local and international markets. The General Manager of IIF, Ibrahim Salisu, announced the development during an interview with journalists on May 18, 2025 that visited the farm […]
