FG Sets 12-Year Minimum Age for JSS1 Admission in New Policy for Private Schools
The Federal Government has officially set the minimum entry age for students seeking admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) at 12 years, according to a newly launched policy on Non-State Schools by the Federal Ministry of Education. The new…
Aruna’s daughter set for Nigerian debut
Mariam Aruna, the daughter of Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna, is set to make her debut for the country at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships, which will be held from Sunday, July 27 to Sunday, August 3 at the…
Ikeja Electric has announced a 25-day blackout in parts of Lagos State.
Ikeja Electric announces 25-day blackout in LagosPublished on July 25, 2025By Ifreke Inyang Ikeja Electric has announced a 25-day blackout in parts of Lagos State. This was confirmed in a notice posted on its social media accounts on Friday. The…
BREAKING: Aliko Dangote retires as Dangote Cement chairman to focus on refinery business
Dangote Cement says Aliko Dangote, its majority shareholder and founder, has retired as the chairman of the cement manufacturer. In a statement on Friday, Anthony Chiejina, Dangote Group chief, branding and communications officer, said the businessman relinquished the position to…
Nigerians risk deportation as UK scraps sponsorship for over 100 skilled jobs
Nigerians risk deportation as UK scraps sponsorship for over 100 skilled jobs File photo of Nigerians in Diaspora Panic has gripped thousands of Nigerians working in the United Kingdom on Certificate of Sponsorship or Skilled Worker visas over the…
BREAKING: UK Doctors Embark On Strike Despite PM Starmer ’s Plea
“We’re not working 21 percent less hard, so why should our pay suffer?” said Melissa Ryan and Ross Nieuwoudt, co-chairs of the BMA’s Junior Doctors Committee, in a joint statement. UK Doctors have embarked on strike despite PM Starmer ’s…
Former Congolese president on trial for treason
Joseph Kabila is accused by the current president of masterminding the M23 rebels The treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun in a military court in the capital, Kinshasa. He…
Professor Yilwatda emerges APC National Chairman
The newly elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yiwaltda, says his job is to unite the ruling APC and “do the legwork” to bring members of the opposition also to join the party. Yiwaltda, who until…
Lagos to complete five major roads in Alimosho
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government has announced that five major road projects in Alimosho Local Government Area are scheduled for completion by the final quarter of 2025. The projects include the rehabilitation of the Ijegun-Ijagemo…
Datti Baba-Ahmed Questions ADC, Says He’s Yet To Understand Coalition Backed By Atiku, Peter Obi
There have been different reactions and reception to the formation of the ADC coalition across different quarters. The Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed confusion about the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition….