Nigeria might have scored an inglorious first yesterday with what appeared to have been its most un-welcomed Independence Day. As the country marked the 64th anniversary of its existence, citizens took …
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10 die in Lagos auto crash
At least 10 people, including three children and seven adults, lost their lives in an accident at the Abule Osun area of the Lagos-Badagary Expressway, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. …
Read More »APC fumes as PDP accuses Tinubu of making false claims
The Peoples Democratic Party, on Tuesday, berated President Bola Tinubu for allegedly making false claims of achievements in his 64th Independence Day speech. The opposition party claimed that Tinubu’s speech …
Read More »Reps move to stop SIECs from conducting LG polls
The House of Representatives has taken preliminary steps to strip State Independent Electoral Commissions of the power to conduct local government elections. A bill to that effect passed its first …
Read More »Stop paying lip service to education, ASUU urges FG
The Owerri Zone Academic Staff Union of Universities has asked the Federal Government to stop paying lip service to public education in the country. Zonal coordinator of the zone, Dennis …
Read More »Petrol import drops to 20.29b litres, says NBS
Following the removal of subsidy by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023, Nigeria has recorded a drop in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) importation. According to the petroleum products distribution statistics …
Read More »Jonathan, Obi advocate strong institutions as Tinubu leads Independence Day celebration
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, led Vice President Kashim Shettima and other high-profile guests to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, which climaxed with a military parade at the forecourt of the …
Read More »Groups mark Independence Day with calls to end violence against women
Two rights groups, Tonia Bruised but not Broken and Stop The Abuse Against Women And Children Foundation, yesterday described Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration as devoid of true freedom and …
Read More »Czech Republic to partner UI on development models for Nigeria
The Czech Republic has expressed its readiness to partner with the University of Ibadan (UI) and Southwest Nigeria to evolve models that will engender development in various sectors, especially in …
Read More »Organisation unveils SEAL project to enhance academic performance in public schools
An organisation, Teen Guide Initiative, has introduced the Stimulating Education, Accountability and Leadership (SEAL) project to address the leadership and educational challenges facing public secondary school students in Nigeria. The …
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