France has suspended police use of stun grenades during high-school protests after a 15-year-old lost his hand in Lens, amid growing unrest over education conditions.
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Zamfara Governor Lawal Explains Why He Refused to Pay Ransom for Abducted Brothers!
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Oyo Distributes Motorcycles, 72,000 Notebooks Across 33 LGAs to Strengthen Basic Education!
Oyo State has commenced the distribution of motorcycles to education officers and 72,000 notebooks to learners across 33 LGAs under the BESDA AF-TESS project.
Nigerian Playwright Ayọ̀dẹ́jì Àjàdí Wins £37,092 UEA Kowitz Scholarship!
Nigerian playwright and filmmaker Ayọ̀dẹ́jì Àjàdí has won the £37,092 Kowitz Scholarship to study Creative Writing: Scriptwriting at the University of East Anglia in the UK.
2027: Abia APC Candidate Eric Opah Unveils Godswill Agu Egbe as Running Mate!
Abia APC governorship candidate Eric Opah has unveiled Dr Godswill Agu Egbe as his running mate ahead of the February 6, 2027 governorship election.
Adeleke Signs Osun Park Management Bill Into Law, Orders Immediate Implementation!
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the Osun Park Management Bill into law, promising immediate implementation to improve motor park regulation, safety, revenue collection and transport services.
Rhodes-Vivour Reaffirms Support for Atiku as Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027!
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has reaffirmed support for Atiku Abubakar as his presidential candidate as the ADC prepares for the 2027 Nigeria elections.
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrants for Four Taliban Leaders Over Alleged Gender Persecution!
The ICC has unsealed arrest warrants for four senior Taliban figures over alleged crimes against humanity involving gender and political persecution in Afghanistan.
Shettima Demands Answers Over Deaths of 37 Miners in Niger, Announces ₦250m Support for Families!
Vice President Kashim Shettima has demanded answers over the deaths of 37 miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State and announced ₦250 million support for their families.
Manchester United Debt Climbs to £1.15bn as Man City Financial Ruling Puts Club Finances Under Spotlight!
Manchester United’s debt has risen to £1.15bn despite improved revenue and a return to the Champions League, putting the club’s financial strategy under renewed scrutiny.
Aiyedatiwa Calls for Better Tools, Dignity and Working Conditions for Teachers!
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa calls for greater investment in teachers, better working conditions, professional development and digital tools on World Teachers’ Day 2026.
2027: INEC Sets October 9 for Nationwide PVC Collection Ahead of General Elections!
INEC has announced October 9, 2026, as the start of nationwide PVC collection ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, following the registration of more than 10.7 million new voters.
JAMB to Establish UTME Centre in Ottawa for Nigerians in North America From 2027!
JAMB plans to establish a UTME centre in Ottawa, Canada, from 2027 to serve Nigerians in Canada and other parts of North America.
Aiyedatiwa Mobilises Rescue Support After Nigerian Air Force Aircraft Crashes in Ondo!
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has mobilised state emergency support after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, with 32 people reportedly aboard.
NSIB Says It Needs NAF Invitation to Investigate Ondo Military Aircraft Crash!
NSIB says it will not directly investigate the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crash in Ondo unless formally invited by the military, while offering technical support for flight recorder analysis.