The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has suspended six secondary school principals for misconduct. Some of them were accused of collecting fees illegally for Junior Secondary School exam results. The suspended principals are from these schools: Nana Girls Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gagi, GDSS Mana, Giginya Memorial College, Mana Basic Secondary School, and GDSS . According to the Ministry’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Iya, some principals were suspended for collecting illegal fees, while others were punished for disobeying orders. The Education Commissioner, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, approved the suspensions and also set up a five-member panel…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has told Abuja residents that disease monitoring has been increased. They asked people to stay alert and report any suspected cases of Ebola to the proper health authorities. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, the Secretary for Health Services and Environment, gave this update during a press briefing. She said both the FCT health system and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are fully ready to handle any possible outbreak. This announcement came after the public started worrying due to reports of suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja. The NCDC confirmed that two suspected…
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the Seraphic Psychiatric Hospital and Old People’s Home in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area. The 400-bed facility was built by the Seraphic Foundation, the charity arm of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, led by Evangelist Ebuka Obi. Speaking at the event, Governor Soludo praised Evangelist Obi for building the hospital, saying the project aligns with his administration’s goals. He noted that while some pastors use ministry to enrich themselves, Obi is using his calling to serve society, which reflects the true meaning of Christianity. The governor promised to partner with…
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Jatau, has revealed that a fresh outbreak of cholera has killed 58 people across 14 of the 20 local government areas in the state. He made this known while inaugurating the State Cholera Steering Committee and the State Technical Working Committee. He also confirmed that the state has recorded 258 new cases of the disease. Jatau noted that cholera remains one of the biggest public health threats in the state, despite the government’s ongoing efforts to fight it. He stressed that most outbreaks can be prevented if timely action, proper coordination, and improvements…
The Khayr Cancer Health Initiative (KCHI) has hosted its 18th webinar series, focusing on the theme: “Employment, Workplace Adaptations and Return to Work.” The session formed part of KCHI’s ongoing efforts to empower survivors through advocacy, shared experiences, and capacity building—helping cancer survivors navigate life after treatment. The guest speaker, Mrs. Abigail Simon-Hart, Co-Founder of The Bricon Foundation, brought both expertise and lived experience to the discussion. A multi-award-winning breast cancer survivor, counselor, and patient advocate, she shared practical strategies to support survivors and those still undergoing treatment in transitioning back into the workplace. Her presentation highlighted key steps such…
Public debt is both a ladder to prosperity and a chain of bondage. At the 11th Annual Conference of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC), House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas reminded leaders that debt, when managed prudently, can drive growth. But when mismanaged, it traps nations in economic dependence. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is pursuing a non-oil revenue drive that has already produced results. In a rare milestone, the country met its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule—without borrowing. This proves that with discipline and focus, nations can reduce reliance on external loans and reclaim economic…
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has allocated ₦25 billion for healthcare projects in the 2025 capital budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Thursday while inaugurating the construction of Arterial Road N1 from Wuye District to Ring Road II in Abuja. Wike dismissed criticisms suggesting that his administration prioritised road infrastructure over other sectors, insisting that no sector had been neglected in the development of the FCT. “Nobody will blackmail me. Nobody will stop me from doing what I think is right. Enough is enough. They will fight me, but I am…
The Swedish Embassy in Nigeria has formally endorsed the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) 2026, which is expected to be one of the largest technology gatherings in Africa. The endorsement was announced in Abuja during a high-level meeting between officials of the embassy and the Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Dr. Lawrence Eze, alongside the ETF team. Speaking on Thursday in Enugu, Dr. Eze described the endorsement as “crucial and forward-looking,” noting that discussions focused on strengthening cross-border partnerships, capacity building for young innovators, and positioning Enugu as a hub of Africa’s digital economy. He said over 50,000…
“Water-related hazards continue to cause major devastation this year,” WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said on Thursday, citing monsoon flooding in Pakistan, floods in South Sudan, and deadly flash floods in Bali as recent examples. “Unfortunately, we see no end to this trend.” The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that floods and storms will intensify as global warming continues, placing increasing pressure on the world’s water resources. The WMO report revealed that 2024 was the hottest year in 175 years of observation, with global average surface temperature 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Glaciers lost 450 gigatonnes of ice—enough to raise…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday inaugurated 135 members of Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) to strengthen flood disaster preparedness and response across the state. The committees, comprising five members each from the 27 Local Government Areas, were inaugurated during a two-day training workshop in Owerri. Represented by Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, Uzodimma said the initiative was to decentralise disaster management, ensuring proactive measures at the grassroots. “We don’t have to wait for disasters to occur before taking action. The committees will prevent disaster by monitoring environmental indices for necessary proactive measures,” he said. South-East…