Tinubu okays N4.2bn grant for 158 research projects in universities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the award of N4,249,626,817.69 grant for the funding of 158 research projects under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) 2024 Grant Cycle. The approval followed the report of the TETFund National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee (NRFS&MC) which recommended the funding of the 158 … [Read more…]

WAEC disowns viral list of withheld results of 120 schools

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked a viral list of 120 schools whose results were purportedly withheld in the just released 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results over alleged involvement in examination malpractice. WAEC, in a statement on Monday, confirmed the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, stating that only … [Read more…]

Ebonyi Governor Inaugurates Verification Committee for Payment of LG Gratuities

Ebonyi State Government has commenced the process for the payment of gratuities to retired local government staff from 1996 to date. To this end, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has inaugurated a Six Member Committee headed by Mrs Catherine Ogbu to verify and pay genuine local government retirees. Other members include Mrs Mbam Joy, Dr. Cajethan … [Read more…]

17-Year Old Yobe Born Nafisa Wins Global English Contest in London

Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State, Nigeria, has emerged as the world champion in English language proficiency at the prestigious 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. Representing Nigeria through Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe, Nafisa outshone over 20,000 students from 69 countries, including many from native English-speaking nations, to clinch the top … [Read more…]

Nigerians will enjoy uninterrupted electricity before Tinubu’s administration ends – Minister of Power 

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the country will enjoy full and uninterrupted electricity supply before President Bola Tinubu leaves office. Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communication and media relations to Mr Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Tunji said that the minister gave the assurance during … [Read more…]

Enugu CP Declares ‘No Hiding Place’ For Unrepentant Criminals, Decorates 28 Newly Promoted Officers

In continued pursuit of proactive policing and enhanced security, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has declared the State a “no hiding place” for unrepentant criminals and their activities. He made this known today, August 4, 2025, during the Command’s monthly Strategic Policing Conference held at the Senior Police … [Read more…]

Gov Yusuf Flags Off Distribution of 5.5m Tree Seedlings to Fight Desertification in Kano

Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 5.5 million tree seedlings for planting across the state as part of efforts to curb desert encroachment, climate change and promote environmental sustainability. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the ceremony took place on Sunday at the historic Yanbawa … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: WAEC releases 2025 WASSCE results

The West African Examinations Council has announced the official release of the results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. In a statement issued via X on Monday, August 4, 2025, the examination body confirmed that candidates who sat for the exam can now access their results online. “The West … [Read more…]

NiMet predicts nationwide 3-day thunderstorms, heavy rains from  Monday

Nigeria’s Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rains across the country beginning Monday, raising fears of flash floods in several states. The three‑day forecast, released Sunday in Abuja, signals heightened risks as the nation enters a critical phase of the rainy season. The agency predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday in the … [Read more…]