In Nigeria’s whims-based reward system, the award of $100,000 and more largesse to sports and entertainment stars, but almost nothing for academic laurels, is confounding. Sadly, most of the best graduating brains, budding innovators and inventors in Nigerian public universities are still awarded decades-old prizes ranging from a tuber of yam, a fowl, a basket […]
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a suit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, challenging the newly introduced tinted glass permit policy, which it described as unlawful and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights. At its pre-conference National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Enugu on August 23, the association resolved to […]
THE Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has successfully intervened to resolve the lingering dispute between the federal government and indigenous contractors, bringing to an end month of standoff over unpaid arrears. The breakthrough was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, who described it as […]
THE Aniocha-Oshimili Elders’ Association, otherwise known as ‘Izu Ikei’, is to be formally launched on Saturday 6 September 2025. The event, which will also feature a lecture on the theme: “Traditional Deterrents to Deviant Anti-Social Behavior in Aniocha-Oshomili: Bridging the Gap Between Governance and Culture”, will take place at Grand Hotel, Asaba, beginning at 10am. […]
NIGERIA, Africa’s largest oil producer, has announced a 5% tax on all fossil fuel sales as part of its new tax law that goes into effect in January 2026. According to this new tax regulation, Nigerians are now expected to pay a “5% surcharge that is chargeable on fossil fuel products provided or produced in […]
By MILLICENT IFEANYICHUKWU THE Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone C (South-West) has expressed concern over unresolved issues negatively affecting polytechnic education and staff welfare. The union also expressed dissatisfaction at alleged government insincerity in honouring agreements with it. The Coordinator of the zone, Mr. Masopa Nurudeen, raised the concern at a news conference […]
NIGERIA’S newly-introduced secondary school curriculum will, for the first time, include modules on journalism, computer programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and fact-checking. Dada Olusegun, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, disclosed this in excerpts from the yet-to-be-released curriculum document, which he shared on Tuesday. According to the document, journalism will […]
THE Delta State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old mother of two, identified simply as Lilian, for allegedly stabbing her partner to death during a domestic dispute at Ijanpa Road axis of the state. The state police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday. According to […]
THE stage is set for the 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 Play-Off, which tips off on 14 September at the National Stadium, Lagos. The championship marks the climax of Nigeria’s premier women’s basketball league, with eight outstanding teams competing for the coveted national title and a place in continental competition. The finalists […]
THE National Orientation Agency (NOA), Ebonyi Directorate and Traditional Rulers have cautioned against abuse of Naira currency in social gatherings in the state, urging citizens to uphold national values and commenced drive against the spread and dance on the nation’s currency at party or social gatherings, NOA had sometime in August launched a nationwide campaign […]