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Common entrance exam: Stop extorting pupils, Kwara govt warns teachers

The Kwara State government has warned principals, head teachers, and pupils to avoid all forms of examination malpractices during the upcoming Common

PDP counters Oshiomhole, says Edo govt did not receive FG, Dangote rice

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State government has denied claims it received palliative rice from the federal government and Dangote Found

Operators want NAHCON to prepare early for 2025 Hajj

The Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators Union of Nigeria (HUTOUN) has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to initiate early preparati

IPOB seeks referendum amid ‘IgboMustGo’ campaign

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for a referendum for the Igbos to decide their status within Nigeria, amid rising tension

NELFUND disburses monthly upkeep stipends to 20,371 students

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed monthly stipends of N20,000 for July to 20,371 students across six tertiary institutions. Mr