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The Araba of Ibadanland, Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has pledged to continue supporting and promoting educational development in Oyo State, emphasizing the importance of merging Western education with indigenous cultural values. Speaking at the End-of-Year party for Isese Light Kiddies Nursery and Primary School in Omi-Adio, Ibadan — the school he founded — Araba Odegbola highlighted the school’s mission to foster educational growth while preserving Yoruba traditional beliefs. “The establishment of the first Isese school in Ibadan is no doubt a significant cultural revival. We aim to contribute to the educational development of the state while promoting Yoruba traditional beliefs, which have faced challenges from others,” he said. Araba, who is also the Olu-Isese of Ibada...

By NAN The Nigeria Civil Society's Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC), a prominent socio-political pressure group, has strongly criticized what it describes as an ambiguous and unenforceable ruling recently delivered by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by the group’s Northern Coordinator, Ambassador Abdul Abdul, the NCSADC condemned the July 4th judgment in the case involving Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, where the former was suspended under controversial circumstances. According to the group, “The world must be reminded that Justice Binta Nyako erred gravely by issuing a ruling that defies logic, legal tradition, and the principles of fairness. The judgment was not only...

By NAN An apex sicio-political civil society pressure group, the Nigeria Civil Society's Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC), has berated the unenforceable and ambiguous court ruling recently given by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the group's Northern Coordinator, Comrade Abdulmumini Abdulsalami, the vintage civil society group said it cited, reviewed, and disagreed with the July 4th double-mouthed ruling handed down by Justice Binta Nyako in the case of Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio in which the latter illegally suspended the former. According to the group; "the world must be reminded that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court grossly erred by handing an ambig...

By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is intensifying efforts towards eliminating the circulation of substandard electrical products in the country. The Director- General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at a Stakeholders Sensitisation Forum for manufacturers, importers and vendors at the Zuba Electrical and Electronics Market on Monday in Abuja. The theme of the event was “Driving Economic Growth in the Electrical/Electronics Sector through Standards and Quality Assurance. Okeke was represented by Dr Marline Waziri, North Central Coordinator for SON. He commended members of the Abuja Electrical Materials Dealers’ Welfare Association for their efforts towards ensuring standards in the subsector. He applauded the association’s recent decision to pr...

By Philomina Attah Ms Ramatu Aliyu, the Director of GEMSland Private School, Abuja, has called on the Federal Government to enact education policies that would create a friendly environment for private school owners. Aliyu made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the school’s graduation ceremony for its class of 2025 in Abuja. According to her, government should also support, rather than stifle, private education across the country. Aliyu also reflected on the school’s mission and the hurdles faced by private educators in Nigeria. “Education is the bedrock of any nation. The future of Nigeria depends on it. “We urge the Federal Government to help us thrive so we can continue to nurture loyal, capable, and innovative citizens prepared for t...

The 6th meeting of the Gombe State Joint Development Project Council has approved the execution of several infrastructural projects aimed at improving the living conditions of rural communities across the State. Briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting that was chaired by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the State Commissioner for Local Governments, Abdulkadir Mohammed Waziri, explained that the Council took far reaching decisions intended to improving infrastructures for the rural dwellers in the State. Giving details of the projects, the Director-General of the Joint Project Development Agency, Mahmood Yusuf, disclosed some of the key approvals from the Council meeting. He explained that approval was granted for the installation of solar-powered streetlights across the newly ...

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed the official endorsement of Professor Nentawe, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, from Plateau State, at the just-concluded National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Thursday, 24/07/2025. Governor Inuwa Yahaya described Prof. Yilwatda as a thoroughbred politician with the right blend of vibrancy, intellect, vision and character needed to steer the APC toward a new era of credibility, unity and purposeful leadership. According to Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the newly elected party chairman brings with him a rich combination of academic excellence, bu...

BY NAN The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called for a strategic partnership with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to leverage the unifying power of sports in promoting patriotism, national cohesion, unity, and national identity among Nigerians. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of NOA, made the call during a courtesy visit with his management team to Malam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the NSC, on Thursday in Abuja.Issa-Onilu, represented by Mr David Akoji, Director of Special Duties and State Operations, congratulated Dikko on the progressive innovations he brought into NSC and the sport sector.He emphasised the unique ability of sports to unite the nation.“We want to leverage on the unifying effect that sports has on Nigerians. A lot of people tend to emphasis on our...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Founding Chairman, National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN), Alhaji Suleiman Lateef, said over five million jobs will be created in the scrap/waste sector in 2025.Lateef made this known at the inauguration of a Caretaker Committee for the association in Abuja.According to Lateef who doubled as Founding Chairman of Board of Trustee (BOT), the association plays significant roles in contributing to the development of the country’s economy.“We educate our members on their role as employers of labour in the country.“We have created about 10 million jobs, but we aim to add five million to make it 15 million before the end of this year,” he said.Lateef said the association members are law abiding and do not encourage vandalism...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged enhanced synergy and collaboration among security agencies and stakeholders to combat insecurity, and protect lives and property in the country. The Director-General of NOA,  Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call at a one-day sensitisation programme against the rising trend of insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Issa-Onilu was represented at the event by the Director , Community Safety Awareness and Compliance,  Mrs Theresa Nnalue. Issa-Onilu explained that section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, stipulates that the security of lives and property is the primary responsibility of go...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, says preparations are on to begin broadcasting in Mandarin, China’s official language.Ndace made this known when he led the VON management team on a courtesy visit to the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai in Abuja.Ndace said that adding Mandarin would increase the VON’s broadcast languages to nine.He explained that currently, VON broadcasts in eight languages which include Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Fulfude,  English, French, Arabic and Swahili.“The purpose of our visit is to get the final nod so that we can move very fast. Me and my team have set all the instruments in motion to ensure that once we begin, it will be sustained.“The initiative aligns with the agenda of President Bola Ti...

…As FUTO officials frustrate elder brother and Nigeria's strong medal hopeful Chijioke Kalu (jnr) from participating in 2025 FISU Games By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Taekwondo prodigy, Ogechukwu Kalu, has departed for Algeria to represent the country at the inaugural African School Sports Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the young athlete left via the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the early hours of July 23. The maiden edition of the African School Sports Games commenced on July 23 in Algeria and is scheduled to run until August 6. Kalu, a 16-year-old multi-talented athlete from Abia State, is a product of Rangers International FC Foundation’s MentorMe initiative and serves as an ambassador for the Cope and Live Me...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former gubernatorial candidate, Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao, has congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his election as the new National Chairman of the APC. In a press release from his media office, Alao stated: “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our newly elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. Your emergence is a breath of fresh air and a pivotal moment for our great party. Your proven integrity, leadership capacity, and history of service give us hope that the APC is poised for greater progress under your watch.” He added, “However, this victory is not the destination, but the beginning of a great responsibility. There is an urgent need to ensure that internal d...

Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners ,NARTO , have pledged to work in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ,NDLEA, to curb the use of their trucks and passenger vehicles to traffic illicit drugs in Nigeria. NARTO made the commitment on Thursday July 24 when the National President of NARTO, Alhaji Yusuf Othman led other leaders of the transport union on a courtesy visit to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig-Gen Mohamed Marwa (Rtd) at the Agency’s National Headquarters in Abuja. While commending Marwa’s courage, vision, and patriotism in the leadership of the agency, Othman said the visit underscores the importance the union have in the ongoing offensive action against substance abuse and trafficking across the country. T...

Kenneth Imansuangbon, popularly known as “Rice Man” and a former Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant in Edo State, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) along with a large contingent of his supporters. The move, announced in Benin City, is a direct response to what Imansuangbon described as “widespread hunger” and the dire state of Nigeria’s economy.Imansuangbon cited harsh economic realities including the soaring prices of staple foods and a devalued national currency as key reasons for his defection:Soaring Food Prices: The cost of a bag of rice, he noted, has risen from ₦7,500 a few years ago to ₦70,000, making his well-known tradition of distributing rice to the poor untenable.Currency Devaluation: The naira’s exchange rate has deteriorated from ₦187 to the do...

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, represented by Air Vice Marshal Dalhat Ladan, the Chief of Air Intelligence Nigerian Air Force, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd). The visit, which held at the NDLEA Headquarters, served as a platform for strategic discussions focused on deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing drug-related threats and their broader implications on national security. AVM Ladan conveyed the warm regards of the Chief of the Air Staff and emphasized the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to partnering with the NDLEA in areas of intelligence sharing, joint operations, and capacity building. Both parties explored avenue...

Honourable Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transport ,says leaders of the opposition coalition will support anyone who emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the 2027 general elections. Amaechi spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Wednesday July 23. Addressing newsmen, the two-term governor of Rivers State explained that the opposition leaders were optimistic that the process leading to the emergence of the party’s flagbearer would be transparent, free, and fair. “The moment anybody emerges from the primary, all of us will support; that’s the agreement. We insist on a free and fair, transparent primary,” he said. He also lamented the hunger and hardship ravaging Nigerians in the current administration of President Bola...

In partial fulfillment of his earlier pledge to uplift the standard of living of the people above the level he met it on assumption of office, Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, Wednesday, splashed a bulk sum of Two hundred and fifty million naira (N250m) as grant, to 500 retirees at N500,000 each. Otu made the disbursement through the State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) during the People First Retirees Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI) programme held in Calabar. Represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, the governor said the gesture remains an expanded reciprocity to empower retirees who have committed their prime years to the service of the State. "The REDI is therefore one of the many measures employed by my administration to ke...