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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has indefinitely postponed the resumption of schools due to the recent fuel price hike. The government cited growing tensions and challenges from the increased fuel costs. Edo State has indefinitely postponed the resumption of all schools due to the recent...
Benson Upah, spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), warns that petrol prices could reach N5,000 per litre, following recent increases contrary to government agreements. He emphasizes widespread anger among Nigerians and criticizes the government's failure to alleviate economic...
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi dismisses claims linking politicians to the rising banditry in northern Nigeria, attributing the violence to historical neglect and lack of education. He emphasizes that these actions are a natural response from marginalized communities seeking change and awareness in a world...
The Federal Ministry of Education clarified that students under 18 are not barred from taking WASSCE or NECO exams. Minister of State Dr. Yusuf Sununu addressed misconceptions about age requirements, emphasizing the need for guidelines while advocating for literacy and multilingual education for...
Kwara State's tricycle operators shut down Ilorin city to protest the steep hike in fuel prices, disrupting daily activities. The protest reflects growing frustration over the economic hardship caused by fuel costs, with social media reactions mixed, ranging from sarcasm to calls for nationwide...
Sheikh Bashar Danfili, a Sokoto cleric, revealed that bandits kidnapped six of his relatives, killed their driver, and fed his remains to dogs. With a ransom demand in millions of Naira, Sheikh Danfili appeals for public support to secure their release amid growing insecurity in Nigeria. In a...
Residents in Shiroro, Niger State, report being forced by terrorists and bandits to work on their farms, following the military withdrawal. Local leaders are urging the return of soldiers and demanding compensation for displaced families. Terrorist groups, including Boko Haram, are expanding...
The ICPC is investigating former Labour Minister Chris Ngige over allegations of contract fraud and job racketeering at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Ngige, who served under President Buhari’s administration, is cooperating with the inquiry, though he has not been arrested or...
Chinasa Okolo and Kauna Malgwi have been named among Time's 2024 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. Okolo, a Nigerian-American scientist, is recognized for her efforts in AI advocacy, while Malgwi leads in content moderation. Their contributions aim to shape the future of AI...
Gunmen have abducted at least 15 people, including nursing mothers and young individuals, in Mani village, Kaduna State. The attack occurred in Chikun LGA, adding to the growing insecurity in the region. Local authorities have yet to comment on the incident. Kidnappings have become alarmingly...
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