Mararaba-Keffi Road: Umahi sanctions ministry officials, sets February deadline

By Angela Atabo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has sanctioned senior officials of the Ministry of Works over delays and alleged misconduct in the execution of the Mararaba–Keffi expressway project. Umahi, while inspecting the road on Friday in Abuja, ordered the immediate removal of the Controller of Works assignedContinue Reading

Features: Rebuilding public trust in government communication

Collins Yakubu-Hammer, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over the years, analysts have expressed concern over declining public trust in government information and communication in Nigeria. Many Nigerians have stereotyped official information as untrue or as narratives crafted to defend government deficiencies or those in positions of authority. While a significantContinue Reading

FG unveils reusable textbook policy to cut education costs

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents and improving learning outcomes. The policy also seeks to promote sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms. The policy, jointly issuedContinue Reading

FG unveils reusable textbook policy to cut education costs

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating examination malpractices in the 2026 and beyond. This measure is geared towards eliminating examination malpractices in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading

2026: Clerics, worshippers predict economic breakthrough, national restoration

By Philomina Attah Several religious leaders and worshippers in the Federal Capital Territory predict that the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will yield tangible results in 2026. ​The faithful, in various New Year messages delivered during thanksgiving services on Thursday, described 2026 as a pivotal year for nationalContinue Reading

Clerics urge children to rise above pleasures, shine globally

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Clerics and stakeholders have urged Nigerian children to look beyond societal norms and fleeting pleasures, encouraging them to embrace their divine potential and develop into “global stars” from an early age. The call came on Sunday in Abuja during the 2025 Annual Love Feast for Children, organisedContinue Reading

NiMet vows to improve weather forecast for climate resilience in 2026

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says it will improve its weather forecast towards achieving national climate resilience in 2026. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the agency, Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading

Lawyer demands investigations into public humiliation of Obaseki

By Funmilayo Adeyemi An entertainment lawyer, Rockson Igelige, has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged assault and public humiliation of Nigerian actor and cultural advocate, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki. Obaseki, the cousin of former Edo state Governor and Chief Executive Officer of Hosamudia Farm was, inContinue Reading