Lagos Schools Ban Flogging, Adopt Counselling for Discipline, Says Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its ban on corporal punishment in public schools, advocating for counselling as a more effective and non-violent approach to discipline. The state’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, reiterated this stance during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, emphasizing that flogging students…
Fuel Price War: Nigerians to Enjoy Further Petrol Price Reductions as NNPC, Dangote Refinery Compete
Nigerians can expect further reductions in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery engage in a price war. This development comes as both companies have recently slashed their petrol prices, sparking competition that is set to benefit consumers. On Monday,…
President Tinubu Receives Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio
President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, at the State House in Abuja. President Bio, who is in Nigeria for a private engagement, arrived at the State House at about noon for a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Chairman. On arrival, President Bio was received by the…
Naira Depreciates to N1,510/$ in Parallel Market, Gains Slightly in Official Market
The Nigerian Naira experienced mixed fortunes in the foreign exchange markets yesterday, depreciating in the parallel market while recording a slight gain in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). In the parallel market, the Naira fell to N1,510 per dollar from N1,505 per dollar over the weekend, reflecting a N5 depreciation. However, in the…
EFCC Confirms Raid on Minna Hotel, Denies Bandit Involvement
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its operatives conducted a raid on Whitehill Hotel in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The anti-graft agency clarified that the operation was carried out by its Kaduna zonal directorate and not by bandits, as earlier speculated in some reports. In a statement…
IPoB Denies Allegations of Attacking Truck Drivers, Accuses Northern Protesters of Sponsored Blackmail
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has vehemently denied allegations that its members attacked Northern truck drivers transporting goods to the South East, describing the claims as a sponsored attempt to blackmail the group. The denial comes in response to a protest staged by truck drivers in Jos, Plateau State, who accused IPoB of targeting…
President Tinubu Appoints Kunle Nafiu as New NYSC Director-General
In a move aimed at revitalizing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and enhancing its contribution to national development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the NYSC. The decision takes immediate effect, signaling the administration’s commitment to repositioning the scheme to better serve Nigerian youths….
Police Rescue Abducted Senior Officer in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Modestus Ojiebe, who was abducted by armed men along the Kubwa Expressway in Abuja. The officer has been safely reunited with his family, according to a statement released on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh….
Rivers Assembly Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Governor Fubara to Present 2025 Budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 48-hour ultimatum to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for consideration. The directive was issued during a plenary session held in Port Harcourt on Monday, following a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol. The resolution, signed by the Speaker of the House,…
President Tinubu Approves Licenses for 11 New Private Universities in Nigeria
In a significant move to expand educational opportunities and infrastructure across the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of 11 new private universities in Nigeria. The announcement was made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House in Abuja. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Sunday…