According to him, he personally advised Obi against joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that the party was not the right political platform for him.
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has named the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo as his favourite Nigerian politician, praising the former Western Region premier for his vision and developmental initiatives.
ABUJA — A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Festus Okoye, has warned that vote buying and insecurity could heavily influence the outcome of the 2027 general election. Okoye spoke on Saturday during a virtual masterclass organised by the Lagos chapter of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, SNB. He said vote […]
Explaining his assessment of the Buhari administration, he said corruption was responsible for what he described as the former president’s failure in office.
KADUNA — Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said late human rights lawyer and activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, made significant contributions to Nigeria’s democracy by fighting to keep the country’s political space open. Sani spoke on Saturday in Kaduna at the public presentation of a book titled, Gani Fawehinmi and Uba Sani: A Tale of […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO) and the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) to urgently account for over ₦78.8 billion in public funds reportedly diverted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent.” The […]
By Christopher Ameh BAUCHI — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bauchi State and loyalist of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Khamis Musa Darazo, has said the governance challenges associated with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, were felt across the state and not limited to Southern Kaduna. Darazo stated this on Saturday […]
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Troops of the Nigerian Army’s COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dislodged terrorists from an enclave in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovering a PKT machine gun, AK-47 rifles, ammunition and motorcycles. The operation was part of the ongoing military offensive aimed […]
Iran said Sunday that its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers.
Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star’s first match since announcing his retirement from international football.
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
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‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]
…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]
Candidates could check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for UTME
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]
ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education […]
By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]
