Nigeria’s 2026 President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards honoured Mary Adebayo, Gloria Nkolika Odionu and outstanding schools and educators across the country.
Author: Simon Daniel Yusuph
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Trump Opens Tax-Exempt Red Diesel to Highway Use in Bid to Cut US Fuel Costs!
Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily expanding highway use of tax-exempt red-dyed diesel as the US seeks to reduce surging fuel costs.
Messi Set for Final Argentina Appearance as Benin Farewell Closes 21-Year International Career!
Lionel Messi is set for his final Argentina appearance against Benin as the 39-year-old captain closes a remarkable 21-year international career.
About 70% of Nigerian 10-Year-Olds Cannot Read Simple Text, UBEC Warns!
Sources
* Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
* Voice of Nigeria (VON)
* UNICEF Nigeria
* The Guardian Nigeria
* THISDAY
These are the sources used
Abba Kyari Trial: Court Orders NDLEA Chairman to Produce Enugu Airport Duty List!
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Bauchi Assembly Seeks More Sexual Assault Centres Across State to Improve SGBV Survivor Care!
Bauchi State House of Assembly has called for additional Sexual Assault Referral Centres to improve access to medical, psychosocial and justice services for SGBV survivors.
Nine Killed, 12 Injured in Two Crashes Along Ogun’s Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway!
Nine people were killed and 12 injured in two separate crashes along the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway in Ogun State in October 2019, according to the FRSC.
NDC Denies Alleged APC Deal, Says Dickson Will Not Betray Obi and Kwankwaso!
The NDC has denied allegations that Seriake Dickson is secretly working with the APC to undermine Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
Michael Olise Inspires France’s 4-1 Comeback Win Over Belgium in Nations League!
Michael Olise scored twice and assisted Rayan Cherki as France overturned Belgium’s lead to win 4-1 and strengthen their position at the top of the UEFA Nations League Group A1.
Iran President Pezeshkian Says Talks With US Are ‘Meaningless’ Amid Renewed Tensions!
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says negotiations with the United States are meaningless as sanctions, military tensions and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Alaafin Sends Envoy to Benin Republic Ahead of Oyo Empire Day!
Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Owoade sends an envoy to the Republic of Benin to strengthen Yoruba unity and mobilise communities ahead of Oyo Empire Day in December 2026.
Obi’s Camp Tells Soludo to Focus on Governance as Anambra Political Clash Deepens!
Peter Obi’s camp has urged Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo to focus on governance after the state government called on voters to reject Obi and the NDC ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Dennis Hastert, Disgraced Former US House Speaker, Dies at 84!
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died at 84. His career as a powerful Republican leader was later overshadowed by abuse revelations and a federal financial conviction.