Day: August 31, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish world-class medical simulation centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to improve practical training for the country’s growing healthcare workforce. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while receiving the report of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Medical Simulation Committee. He described the proposed centres as essential to equipping students... Read more

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has called for a broader youth empowerment strategy that goes beyond student loans and educational financing to equip young Nigerians with the skills and resources needed to establish sustainable businesses. The foundation said while access to education financing remained important, young people also needed structured support to develop enterprises capable of creating jobs,... Read more

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denied reports that a former student of Osun State Polytechnic, identified as Ademiju Ayeni, popularly known as “Jago”, was killed during its recently concluded convention in Osun State. A report had alleged that Ayeni was stabbed to death at the convention venue, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Osogbo. However,... Read more

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has reconciled most of the aspirants who contested its recent House of Assembly primary election, with the affected aspirants pledging to work for the party’s success in the 32 state constituencies in the 2027 elections. The reconciliation is expected to strengthen unity within the party following protests and grievances over the conduct... Read more

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Ajibola Basiru, has said Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in the state. Basiru also said the cooperation between the APC and Accord Party in Osun could deliver about 1.5 million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He disclosed this after... Read more

Nigeria recorded $947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels. The figure brings the country closer to the $1 billion monthly remittance target set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).According to the apex bank, IMTO inflows reached $3.8 billion in the first seven months... Read more

The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, after suspected bandits abandoned him during a failed kidnap attempt in Garun Mallam Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday when the suspected attackers invaded Garun Mallam town and reportedly fired shots into the air. The command’s spokesperson, CSP... Read more

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described corruption as “economic banditry”, saying the misuse and theft of public resources constitute a serious national menace. The party said the description was deliberately chosen to awaken Nigerians to the devastating impact of corruption and encourage support for political platforms committed to tackling the problem. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the... Read more

The Federal Government has reiterated that Nigeria will not negotiate with terrorists, insisting that the only language such groups understand is defeat. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Luanda, Angola. She said the summit was focused on terrorism,... Read more

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in the face of potential security threats in parts of the country.The advisory, dated August 27, 2026, was circulated to security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen public awareness and preventive security measures. According to ONSA, the alert followed sustained military... Read more