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Japan has welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on October 31, 2025,which affirms that "a genuine autonomy, under Moroccan sovereignty, could be one of the most feasible solutions to the dispute over Shara," stressing that it intends to act in accordance with this position at the diplomatic and economic levels. Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in statement on Friday that the Japan’s position was expressed in the Joint Communiqué signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr Nasser Bourita, and his Japanese counterpart, Mr Motegi Toshimitsu, during a video conference held on the occasion of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of...

No fewer than 800 students, including those planning for the 2026 WAEC examination, of CNECOF International College Putoki, Balanga LGA of Gombe State, are facing the risk of continuing their education following a devastating heavy windstorm which destroyed a substantial part of the school.Centre for Nutrition and Education of Children Foundation (CNECOF) is therefore seeking urgent intervention to salvage the impending danger the students of the institution are facing, according the Proprietor of the college Mr. Polycarp Yusuf.Severely damaged during the storm that occurred on Sunday the 3rd of May, 2026, were the school’s examination hall that was given adequate facelift in preparation of the forth coming West African Examination Council (WAEC).Other facilities at the College completel...

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Gombe State has explained the process followed that resulted in the selection of all consensus candidates of the party ahead of the 2027 general election in a move to douse rising tension.Moses Kyari, the Party’s Publicity Secretary, in a statement said, the party had taken note of certain expressions of dissatisfaction from a few aspirants regarding the recently announced consensus candidates for the Governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections. Moses said, there was need to set the record straight and provide the necessary context to correct any misinformation stressing that the APC constitution explicitly provides for consensus as a legitimate and preferred option for emergence of candidates.According to him, it is designed to fos...

By Genesis ogiri The GESA Initiative (Grassroots Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition Initiative), under the leadership of Cynthia Ifueko Obazee, is spearheading efforts aimed at transforming Nigeria’s education ecosystem through the School Child and Rural Teachers Innovation Project (SCARTIP). SCARTIP, meaning School Child and Rural Teachers Innovation Project, is an education-focused intervention designed to improve access to inclusive and quality education for out-of-school children while strengthening the capacity of teachers, particularly within rural communities across Nigeria. According to the organisers, the project has received endorsement from the Federal Ministry of Education alongside relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), further reinforcing its credibi...

A Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Umar Sani, Thursday declared that his faction would field candidates in the 2027 general elections despite the leadership tussle rocking the party.Sani, who spoke during a television interview on Thursday, insisted that the faction’s leadership remains legitimate and fully backed by law and the Supreme Court judgment on the dispute.“We are telling them with our full chest that the law is on our side, the facts are on our side, and we are going to contest the election in 2027,” he said.His remarks came in response to recent comments by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who endorsed the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee as the authentic leadership of the PDP.Rejecting Wike’s position, Sani maintained that the party’s...

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has submitted the nomination and expression of interest forms of President Bola Tinubu to the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 election.Shettima disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle.He said the move signalled Tinubu’s intention to seek the ruling party’s ticket for a second term in office.The Vice President also called on party stakeholders, including governors, members of the National Assembly, and APC officials, to support the President’s re-election bid.According to him, Tinubu has demonstrated the capacity to steer Nigeria out of its economic and social challenges through the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.Speaking at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre after sub...

Only seven states and the Federal Capital Territory are fully implementing pension reform laws, the National Pension Commission has said. The contributory pension framework has been adopted across the country. The Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Mrs Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the maiden edition of the bi-annual consultative session for heads of service of states yet to adopt or fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme or the Contributory Defined Benefits Scheme.She said, “Out of the 36 states with pension reform laws on their books, only seven states, together with the Federal Capital Territory, are fully implementing these laws.”The session was organised to encourage dialogue with affected state heads of service and to expl...

The Senate has made a U-turn on its Tuesday’s decision barring first-time senators from contesting presiding offices.The reversal was adopted on Thursday through a motion sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central and presided over by Deputy Senate President Jubril Barau.The motion is titled, Recession and Re-Committal of Order 2 (2) and Order 3(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2023, as amended. Presenting the motion, Bamidele said, “the Senate recalls that the Senate Standing Orders were considered and amended on Tuesday, 5th May, 2026; Observes that upon further legislative and constitutional review, certain provisions introduced under Order 2(2) and Order 3(1) may give rise to constitutional inconsistencies and unintended tensions with the provisions of ...

A former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman was on Thursday convicted on 12- count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33.8billionJustice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja handed down the judgment, convicting Mamman of the 12-count charges of money laundering. He however deferred his sentence to May 13, 2026 because the former Minister was not physically present in court. The former minister, who was absent in court, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503,73( Thirty Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy Three kobo)Count one of the charges reads:“That you, SALEH MAMIVIAN {Male), sometim...

Danjuma Attah, Gombe The All Progressive Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 Gombe South Senatorial District election, Mr Jerry Joseph Damara has urged his fellow aspirants rally round his candidature for the victory of the party and development of the district.Mr. Damara made the call after being selected as the consensus candidate of the party where he also appealed to stakeholders and the entire people of the zone to come together, work collaboratively, and remain committed to advancing the development and prosperity of the district.He expressed sincere appreciation to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the confidence placed in him and described the support as a strong encouragement to serve the people with dedication and integrity.According to him, the time has come for ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday declared that the race for the presidency is not a computer game.Jonathan stated this is Abuja while reacting to calls by youth groups urging him to contest the 2027 election.The former President received the youth groups who visited him at his office in Abuja to press him to return to the presidential race.He said he would consult widely before taking any decision, stressing that leadership required careful consideration.“You are asking me to come and contest the next election. The presidential race is not a computer game. But I’ve heard you and I’ll consult widely,” he said.The former president commended the youths for showing interest in the country, describing patriotism as essential to nation-building.“If you have no interest in the count...

By Temitope Ejimokun/Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has inaugurated the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) to curb strikes and promote industrial peace in the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, said this while inaugurating the policy on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the policy document was also signed by all the tripartite partners. Dingyadi described the policy as Nigeria’s first comprehensive framework for strengthening industrial harmony, decent work and inclusive economic growth. According to him, the policy became necessary because Nigeria’s industrial relations system lacked a unified framework despite existing lab...

The Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria has initiated moves to revolutionize the country’s Colleges of Education towards attaining academic excellence.This was made known during the Committee’s second annual Conference in Abuja where the conference underscored the need to reposition Colleges of Education as drivers of academic excellence.The Conference which had the theme, “Revolutionizing Nigeria’s Colleges of Education System: Integrating Dual Mandate Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship for Educational and Economic Transformation,” underscored the need to reposition Colleges of Education as drivers of academic excellence, skills development, and national economic growth.The Special Guest of Honour at the event and Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwai...

Oil prices have dropped and global stock markets have risen following reports that the US and Iran are close to a deal to end the war.Brent crude futures, the global benchmark oil price, fell to $97 (£73) a barrel after the reports before rebounding to over $101. The price was over $108 earlier in the day.The FTSE 100 index of London's largest public firms and Germany's Dax index closed over 2% up while the French Cac 40 was up 3%. Asian indexes also ended the day higher while the US S&P 500 rose 1% in early trading.The market movements come after Axios reported that the US believes it is close to a one-page document which will end the war and set up detailed nuclear talks.Hours later, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson told Iranian Students' News Agency that the US proposal...

The NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd, for the completion and operation of the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries.The MoU is a collaboration through a potential Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) . The MoU was signed by the Group CEO, NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari; Chairman, Sanjiang Chemical Company, Guan Jianzhong and Chairman of Xinganchen (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd, Bill Bi, in Jiaxing City, China, on Thursday, April 30, 2026.The potential framework would cover completion of outstanding work at the two refineries, together with operating and maintaining both facilities to achieve best-in-cl...

Scores of demonstrators staged a protest against alleged interference in the judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission. The protesters, under the aegis of Concerned Northern Nigeria Stakeholders, marched to the entrance of the court premises in Wuse, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and waving placards with inscriptions such as “No Opposition, No Election,” “Tinubu, Let Our Democracy Breathe,” and “AGF Must Be Neutral.”Security operatives, including officers of the Department of State Services, barricaded the entrance and prevented the demonstrators from gaining access to the court complex.Addressing journalists, the leader of the group, Banki Sharrif, said: “We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately cease all forms of interference, overt or covert, wi...

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, today, Sunday, 3 May 2026, convened a high-level meeting with senior officers of the command to address concerns relating to the conduct, discipline, and professionalism of personnel. The meeting was attended by Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Departments. The CP stressed the need for strict compliance with all existing rules and regulations of the Nigeria Police Force, as well as proper adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. He made it clear that the Force Management will not accept any excuse from officers who fail to do the right thing. The CP expressed concern over cases of incivility by some officers, reminding all personnel that policing ...

Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, the Vatican said Monday, just weeks after serious criticism of the pontiff by US President Donald Trump. The private visit with the top US diplomat, who is a Catholic, will take place at 11:30 am (0930 GMT), according to a calendar published on the Vatican’s media site. A Vatican source on Sunday confirmed for AFP Italian media reports that the meeting was an attempt to “thaw” relations between the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and the US government. Rubio is also expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani while in Rome, according to an Italian government source on Sunday. Rubio had also asked for a meeting with Italian Prime Minis...

Danjuma Attah, Gombe The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has presented one of its frontline aspirant, Dr. Jamilu Ishiyaku Gwamna, as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. A release sent to newsmen by the Director General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said the decision was reached at an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the party leader and Governor of the State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.The meeting also ratified consensus candidates for the State’s three senatorial districts, six House of Representatives seats and 24 State House of Assembly constituencies.According to Misilli, the session was attended by Governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly aspirants, members of the State Working Committe...