Tanzania, Gambia to deepen ties in education sector
TANZANIA and Gambia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the education sector, with a particular focus on the exchange of students and instructors, especially in the area of vocational training. Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda,…
Why I Joined Opposition Coalition – Senator Kingibe
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, says she does not see her party, the Labour Party, winning in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Kingibe, while appearing as a guest on ‘Political Paradigm,’ a programme on Channels…
US reduces non-immigrant visa for Nigerians to single-entry 3-month validity
The United States Department of State has announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens. According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens…
Nigerian envoy dies in Guinea-Bissau
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced the passing of Mrs Zainab Momodu, Acting-Head of Mission, Chargé d’Affaires at the Nigeria Embassy in Guinea-Bissau. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement in Abuja disclosed…
Ajayi sets new meet record with 9.92s win
Kanyinsola Ajayi extended his blistering sprint streak on Monday evening with a phenomenal 9.92-second dash to claim victory in the men’s 100m at the Meeting International de Sotteville-lès-Rouen, France. Bursting from lane five at Stade Jean Adret with a reaction…
2027: ADC has no preferred presidential aspirant — Mark
The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Senate President, Mr. David Mark, says the party has no preferred presidential aspirant for 2027 general elections. Mark stated this while addressing stakeholders of the Kogi chapter…
Dangote Refinery slashes fuel price again
Dangote Refinery has again, within a week’s interval, reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N840 per litre to N820 per litre, effective immediately. It would be recalled that the company last…
Abia Govt begins payment to disengaged Polytechnic staff
Abia Govt begins payment to disengaged Polytechnic staff In another development, Governor Otti has approved the sum of $5,000 to support the overseas trip of 15-year-old Miss Grace John Nkpa, an Abia-born student who emerged winner of the 2025 TechGirls…
Enugu Air mulls operations to UK, US, China, others
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State governor, says the newly launched Enugu Air will fly into China, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other African nations. Speaking during the inauguration of the state-owned airline in Enugu on Monday, Mbah…
Principal Detained in China Over Lead Incident Involving 200 School Children
A kindergarten principal was detained after more than 200 children in northwestern China fell ill with potential lead poisoning from date cakes and corn rolls, state media said on Tuesday. Investigators found “abnormal” levels of lead in the blood of…