The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday predicted sunny skies on Tuesday with few cloud patches over the northern region with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba States later in the day. According to…
Kamnyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke, a 15-year-old Nigerian grandson of the former Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief Simon Okeke, (the Ochendo Amichi), has achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the Guinness World Record for painting on canvas. Despite being born with mild Autism spectrum, Kanye, as he is fondly called has demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication…
A student group affiliated with prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over a controversial midnight raid that led to the removal of 160 Qur’anic students from the Sheikh’s residence. The Markaz Old Boys Association (MOBA), in a statement signed by its…
By Erasmus Ikhide The recent encounter between Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, and a group of nursing students has sparked intense debate and outrage. During her visit to the School of Midwifery in Asaba, Delta State, the students unexpectedly rejected her title as “our mother,” responding instead with “Na your mama be dis o” (meaning…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced a new monthly allowance of N77,000 for all participating members of the scheme. This increase seen from viral screenshots shared by corp members is a step from the previous allowance of N33,000, fulfilling a promise made by the federal government six months ago. Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 24, busted a ponzi scheme academy and arrested 133 suspects in Abuja. They were arrested at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, following actionable intelligence on the existence of the academy. The academy, named Q University…
Prof. Abhuere (L) handing over the contribution to Benedict, while flanked by some staff The Director and founder of the Centre for Child Care and Youth Development Centre (CCYD), a non governmental organisation, Abuja, Prof. John Abhuere, has tasked youths to invest their time in education for a better tomorrow. Prof. Abhuere advised them to…
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has issued an apology after facing backlash over a viral video in which she described Lagos as a “smelling state.” In a statement made available on her Instagram account on Monday, Raye acknowledged that her comment may have…
The federal government has condemned the governors of Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi for closing schools during Ramadan, stating that there is no religious basis for such action. It directed that the states should consider a reversal of the other. The directive to reopen schools comes amid concerns that prolonged closures will exacerbate the educational…
The son of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has been named the Best Student in Mathematics and Science after outperforming competitors from nearly 30 countries in a prestigious international competition. Reports confirm that his exceptional IQ played a crucial role in his victory. Despite the exam being conducted in a highly monitored and controlled environment, he…
