By Edith Tsokar The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) says Nigeria is entering a “new dawn” in teacher education, with sweeping reforms aimed at repositioning Colleges of Education for better learning outcomes. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr Angela Ajala, made this known in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report claiming President Bola Tinubu plans constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in northern states. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Onanuga described the reportContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over the bust of a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling of a multi-million-dollar drug network. This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. NDLEA Chairman, retiredContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inaugurated Clean Beat 91.5FM, a dedicated radio station aimed at advancing anti-drug campaigns and promoting a drug-free society through strategic public engagement. NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen Buba Marwa, said at the event in Abuja that lasting victory against theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the party has activated internal mechanisms to reduce post-primary tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. He stated this on Wednesday after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, briefing him on ongoing nationwide primaries. He saidContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has called for stronger digital integration among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to improve governance efficiency and ease of doing business in Nigeria. The Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahra Audu, made the call during the Retreat for Heads of MDAsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has welcomed aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ proposal to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria to position the country as a regional aviation services hub. The president also stressed Nigeria’s urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to support security operations, logistics and nationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that a joint military operation between Nigeria and the United States led to the elimination of ISIS senior leader, Abu Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement personally signed on Saturday, describing the operation as a majorContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has completed arrangements for the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), NIS, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Akinlabi said the directive followed theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday after a three-nation visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda aimed at attracting investment and positioning Nigeria for economic growth. The President’s aircraft touched down at about 7:12 p.m. at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja,Continue Reading
