OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA: TROOPS OF 6 BRIGADE NEUTRALIZE TERRORIST HIDEOUTS IN IBI LGA, RECOVER,ARMS, UNIFORMS AND MOTORCYCLE
Ibi, Taraba State — October 15, 2025 In a sustained effort to eliminate terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements in Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have scored significant successes during ongoing clearance operations dubbed “OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA.”On October 14, 2025, soldiers deployed…
DRUG TRAFFICKER ABANDONS VEHICLE AS TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE FOIL DRUG MOVEMENT IN AKWANGA
Akwanga, Nasarawa State — October 14, 2025 Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) conducting routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, intercepted a vehicle suspected to be transporting hard drugs on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The interception took place around Anguwan Malama.The vehicle, an ash-coloured Toyota Solara bearing Lagos…
FG Removes Mathematics as a Required Admission Subject for Arts Students
Abuja, Nigeria — October 14, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a sweeping reform to the country’s tertiary education admission policy: Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory requirement for students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities programmes.The policy change was unveiled on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education…
Raila Odinga, Former Kenyan Prime Minister and Political Icon, Dies at 80
New Delhi, India ,October 15, 2025 Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of the most influential political figures in the nation’s post-independence history, has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on Wednesday while undergoing medical treatment in New Delhi, India, according to a statement released by his family….
ASUU STRIKE: FG DIRECTS VICE CHANCELLORS OF ALL FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES TO ENFORCE ‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ POLICY
Abuja, Nigeria – October 14, 2025 The Federal Government has directed the Vice Chancellors of all federal universities across the country to implement the “No Work, No Pay” policy following the recent strike action declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Education,…
UBEC, JICA Sign 5-Year MoU to Boost Smart Education in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria | October 14, 2025 In a strategic move to modernize basic education in Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to implement a Smart Education initiative focused on Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Pre-Vocational Education (STMPE). The agreement, which…
Comrade Abiodun Aremu, A Steadfast Labour Defender, President Tinubu Says in Tribute
Ota, Ogun State | October 14, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a heartfelt tribute to Comrade Abiodun Aremu, a renowned unionist and human rights activist, who passed away on Sunday, October 13, in Ota, Ogun State. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President…
Qatar and Nigeria Set to Sign MOU on Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
Abuja, October 14, 2025 In a significant move to strengthen cultural and tourism ties, the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy of Nigeria resumed talks with the Qatari government on Monday, aiming to boost collaboration in cultural exchange, arts, and tourism between the two nations. The discussions took place in Abuja, where Nigeria’s…
Nigeria Mourns Diplomatic Powerhouse Prof. Joy Ogwu as She Passes Away at 79
Asaba, Nigeria | October 14, 2025 Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of one of its most distinguished diplomats and scholars, Professor Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who died at the age of 79. Family sources confirmed to NTA News in a phone call from Asaba, Delta State, that she passed away in the early…
FGN Reiterates Commitment to Resolving ASUU Issues, Warns on Consequences of Disrupting the Academic Calendar
Abuja, October 13, 2025 The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), emphasizing its dedication to finding a sustainable resolution to lingering issues in the university system. This was made known in a joint statement by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and…