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A’Ibom Records 66,340 Rise In School Enrolment

adminSeptember 22, 2026

Akwa Ibom State has recorded a combined increase of 66,340 pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools in three academic sessions, with enrolment rising from 791,933 in 2023/2024 to 858,273 in 2025/2026. The increase comprises 40,727 additional pupils at the primary level and 25,613 students at the secondary level, according to figures presented...

Kaduna Retirees, Bereaved Families Get N3.659bn Pension Lifeline

adminSeptember 22, 2026

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has authorised the release of N3.659 billion to settle pension, gratuity and death benefit obligations owed to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state and its local government councils. According to Channels Television, the latest payment is expected to benefit 1,339 people under both the Defined Benefit...

Trump Takes Iran War Fight To UN As World Leaders Gather

adminSeptember 22, 2026

US President Donald Trump is set to defend his administration’s military campaign against Iran when he addresses world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The appearance comes as the conflict continues to disrupt international trade and energy flows, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. Channels Television reported that Trump is expected to...

Mr Akwa Ibom USA Turns Crown Into Health Campaign

adminSeptember 22, 2026

NEW YORK — The newly crowned Mr Akwa Ibom USA, Idongesit Godwin Umoh, is set to use his one-year reign to push health awareness and preventive wellness among Akwa Ibomites in the United States. Umoh, 27, said his programme would move beyond the ceremonial demands of the pageant by combining fitness activities with health discussions...

US Approaches 49 African Nations Over Third-Country Deportations

adminSeptember 21, 2026

The United States has approached 49 of Africa’s 54 countries as the Donald Trump administration seeks to expand a policy of sending deportees to countries other than their nations of origin. The development was disclosed in an investigation by Forbidden Stories, which found that nine African countries were still negotiating with Washington over the arrangements...

UN Expert Questions Legality of US Boat Strikes, Warns of Possible Crimes Against Humanity

adminSeptember 21, 2026

A United Nations human rights expert has raised serious legal concerns over a US military campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels, saying the attacks could amount to crimes against humanity. Sahara Reporters, citing BBC News, reported that UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul said there were reasonable grounds to believe that the reported strikes in the Caribbean...

2026/2027 Admissions: OPSAN Warns O’Level Result Delays May Shut Out NECO, NABTEB Candidates

adminSeptember 21, 2026

The ongoing 2026/2027 university admission exercise could leave thousands of candidates at a disadvantage if institutions continue processing admissions before results from all recognised O’Level examination bodies are available, the Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria (OPSAN) has warned. The association is particularly concerned that candidates who wrote examinations conducted by the National Examinations...

Rising Hardship: Nedu Warns Survival Pressure Is Changing Nigerians

adminSeptember 21, 2026

Popular media personality, Nedu, has raised concern over the social consequences of Nigeria’s rising cost of living, saying mounting financial pressure is pushing some people into hurting others, betraying trust and compromising values they once held firmly. Nedu, speaking in a recent video, said the struggle for survival was no longer limited to unemployed Nigerians,...

Court Frees Nnaji’s Passport For Medical Trip

adminSeptember 21, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has released the international passport of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, allowing him to travel abroad for medical treatment while his criminal trial continues. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the application on Monday following a request by Nnaji’s counsel, Chief Ogwu Onoja, SAN, seeking the temporary...

Lime E-Bike Rider Fined, Banned After Fleet Street Pavement Incident

adminSeptember 21, 2026

A Lime e-bike rider has been fined and permanently barred from the platform after his careless cycling in central London led to a pedestrian complaint and a police investigation. The Independent reported that the incident occurred on Fleet Street on July 31, when the cyclist was seen riding on the wrong side of the road...

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A’Ibom Records 66,340 Rise In School Enrolment

Kaduna Retirees, Bereaved Families Get N3.659bn Pension Lifeline

Trump Takes Iran War Fight To UN As World Leaders Gather

Mr Akwa Ibom USA Turns Crown Into Health Campaign

US Approaches 49 African Nations Over Third-Country Deportations

UN Expert Questions Legality of US Boat Strikes, Warns of Possible Crimes Against Humanity

2026/2027 Admissions: OPSAN Warns O’Level Result Delays May Shut Out NECO, NABTEB Candidates

Rising Hardship: Nedu Warns Survival Pressure Is Changing Nigerians

Court Frees Nnaji’s Passport For Medical Trip

Lime E-Bike Rider Fined, Banned After Fleet Street Pavement Incident

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