Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has announced plans to fully transition school-based Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) centres starting next year. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, during an inspection of a pilot CBT SSCE organized by the National Examinations Council (NECO) at Sascon…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s $21.19 billion foreign loan request to fund key national projects for the 2025–2026 period. The approval was confirmed during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, following the submission of a detailed report by Senator Aliyu Wamako, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that West Africa’s refining capacity has hit 1.365 million barrels per day (mbpd), signaling a transformative era for the region’s petroleum industry. The announcement was made by Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, during the Global Commodity Insights Conference…
Katsina, Nigeria— Governor Malam Dikko Radda of Katsina State and twelve others are receiving medical care following a head-on collision on Katsina-Daura Road involving the governor’s Toyota SUV and a commercial Volkswagen station wagon. The crash occurred near KTSTA Motor Park in Daura, with eyewitnesses telling Radio Nigeria that the vehicles were not traveling in…
Lagos, Nigeria— A recent on-farm study by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has demonstrated that TELA maize hybrids significantly outperform traditional varieties in yield, profitability, and pest resistance, offering fresh optimism for Nigerian farmers grappling with climate and pest pressures. The report highlighted that one TELA hybrid, SAMMAZ 75T, averaged 5.09 tons per hectare—substantially…
Abuja, Nigeria— In observance of the 2025 Press Week, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council organized a peaceful march on Monday to advocate for press freedom, human rights, and better working environments for journalists. The event, dubbed “Walk for Press Freedom,” saw over 200 participants carrying placards with slogans such…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has expressed strong reservations over Dangote Refinery’s recent announcement to supply petroleum products directly to end-users, bypassing established distribution channels. NOGASA President Benneth Korie warned that this strategy—set to launch on August 15, 2025, with the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Government has successfully scaled up the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) to cover nearly 70 percent of the population across Nigeria in 2025. This achievement was announced by Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator of the National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP),…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government as a ‘bad market,’ accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing Nigerians and pledging to remove the ruling party in the 2027 elections. The declaration was made on Monday during a media briefing in Abuja by PDP National Publicity Secretary,…
San Siro, Italy— Inter Milan are preparing a stronger offer to secure the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, following the rejection of their initial proposal, according to multiple reports. Lookman has already agreed on personal terms with the Nerazzurri, committing to a contract reportedly extending until 2030. Despite this, Atalanta declined Inter’s…
Monaco, France— Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba has publicly endorsed Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele as his pick to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Dembele has enjoyed an exceptional season, playing a pivotal role in PSG’s historic first UEFA Champions League triumph with a 5-0 final victory over Inter Milan. He ended the 2024/2025 campaign with…
Madrid, Spain— Former Real Madrid player and sporting director Predrag Mijatović believes that fan enthusiasm for Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior has notably declined in recent times. Mbappé had an impressive first season at the Santiago Bernabéu, scoring 44 goals in 59 appearances. Despite his individual excellence, Real Madrid failed to secure any domestic trophies…
London, England — Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has expressed strong confidence that new signing Noni Madueke will be a key figure in the club’s pursuit of a title next season. Following Arsenal’s recent £52 million acquisition of the 23-year-old England international from Chelsea, Rice welcomed Madueke warmly, emphasizing the impact the winger is expected to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The United States Embassy has issued a strong advisory to American citizens residing in Nigeria, urging immediate compliance with new visa regulations introduced by the Nigerian Federal Government. The advisory was published in a statement dated July 7, 2025, on the embassy’s official website, emphasizing the importance of adhering to immigration guidelines…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to two detained promoters of the collapsed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform under investigation for alleged large-scale financial fraud. The decision, delivered on Monday by Justice Mohammed Umar, granted ₦10 million bail each to Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, with two…
Abuja, Nigeria — Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has debunked claims by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, that she cannot confer Nigerian citizenship on her children due to her gender. Falana issued the rebuttal in a statement released Monday, describing Badenoch’s position as a “display of utter ignorance” aimed at currying political…
Dhaka — A Bangladeshi training fighter jet crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in the country’s deadliest aviation accident in decades. An AFP photographer at the scene saw fire and rescue officials taking away the injured students on stretchers, while military personnel…
Cross River, Nigeria — The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Mr. Adeshina Gilbert, for alleged murder of a commercial driver in Obudu local government area of the state. While speaking to the newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Irene Ugbo, confirmed the arrest in Calabar, Cross…
Abuja, Nigeria :The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted circulating reports alleging the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations due to widespread malpractice. In an official statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, confirmed that the 2025 WAEC…
Lagos, Nigeria — In a refreshing approach to skincare, Culinary Canvas promotes a salad rich in local, skin-friendly ingredients as part of their “Salad Series,” encouraging Nigerians to nourish their skin from the inside out. In a recent article by Zuleihat Chatta, the publication emphasizes that skin issues such as dullness, uneven tone, and breakouts…
Osogbo, Nigeria— Political tension has escalated in Osun State following the defection of two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators to the All Progressives Congress (APC), fueling speculation that Governor Ademola Adeleke may soon follow suit. Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) formally tendered their resignations from the PDP on June 21,…
Calabar, Nigeria— The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its resolve to ensure an open, participatory approach to the ongoing constitutional amendment process, vowing to “speak with Nigerians, not for them.” This commitment was made by Hon. Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader and Chair of the South-South Zonal Public Hearing, as he addressed stakeholders and citizens gathered…
Umuahia, Nigeria— Abia State supporters of Peter Obi, known as the ‘Obidients,’ have called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his speculated 2027 presidential aspirations and back Obi for the presidency, specifically under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform. The appeal was made during a series of rallies across Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia, and…
Kyiv, Ukraine— Fresh off his victory over Britain’s Daniel Dubois, Ukrainian heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he will take time off from boxing to be with his family, declaring that he needs rest after reclaiming his status as a two-time undisputed world champion. Usyk, who floored Dubois twice with commanding blows in the fifth round—including…
New York, USA— Andy Byron, CEO of tech company Astronomer, has resigned after footage capturing him in an intimate embrace with a female colleague at a Coldplay concert sparked widespread attention online. The company’s board announced Byron’s departure in an official statement, confirming that the chief product officer will serve as interim CEO as they…
Maiduguri, Nigeria— The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri branch, has firmly rejected the federal government’s proposal to rename the institution after former President Muhammadu Buhari, condemning it as “politically motivated” and a blatant disregard for the university’s heritage The union’s stance was made clear in a statement released Saturday by ASUU…
Washington, D.C.— The United States has formally withdrawn from recent World Health Organisation (WHO) reforms designed to strengthen the global pandemic response, further deepening its opposition to international regulatory frameworks. The decision was confirmed on Friday in a joint statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy,…
Abuja, Nigeria— The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denounced the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for accusing the Bola Tinubu administration of leveraging the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari for partisan advantage. The rebuke came in a statement by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who characterized the ADC’s remarks as “hypocritical and insensitive.” Questioning…
Osun, Nigeria — Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi-Ajagunla, representing Osun Central Senatorial District, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. His resignation, which marks another high-profile exit from the party in Osun State, is coming on the heels of an earlier report on resignation of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi representing Osun East Senatorial District in…
Washington, D.C.— The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken decisive action to strengthen national security by terminating approximately 70 foreign researchers, most of whom were Chinese nationals. The move follows a sweeping national security review initiated to protect the integrity of the country’s agricultural sector from potential threats linked to nations such as China,…
Lisbon, Portugal — Despite the widespread belief that European travel is costly, new insights reveal that several countries across the continent offer surprisingly affordable experiences for tourists. This observation was drawn from current travel reports emphasizing that beyond expensive hubs like Paris, London, and Zurich, lie destinations where history, culture, and adventure are available at…
