In a landmark move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global competitiveness, the Federal Government has officially approved the inclusion of the Chinese language (Mandarin) in the national curriculum for senior secondary schools.The announcement, made via the government’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirmed that the subject will now be taught alongside existing foreign languages in schoolsContinue reading "BREAKING: Federal Government Introduces Chinese Language Into New Secondary School Curriculum"
WHY TINUBU CUT SHORT HIS VACATION: PRESIDENT RUSHES BACK TO TACKLE RIVERS CRISIS, PREPARE FOR UN SUMMIT
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday evening abruptly ended his vacation abroad and returned to Abuja, ahead of schedule, as political and constitutional storms gather around Rivers State.The presidential aircraft, Air Force 001, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 6:50pm, with top government officials on hand to receive the Commander-in-Chief.Tinubu,Continue reading "WHY TINUBU CUT SHORT HIS VACATION: PRESIDENT RUSHES BACK TO TACKLE RIVERS CRISIS, PREPARE FOR UN SUMMIT"
EFCC Blames Internet Fraudsters, Money Launderers for Stricter Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Abroad
In a startling revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that the rising wave of cybercrime and money laundering among Nigerians is directly fueling the stringent visa restrictions being imposed on the country’s citizens across the globe.According to a statement released on its official X handle, the anti-graft agency lamented that theContinue reading "EFCC Blames Internet Fraudsters, Money Launderers for Stricter Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Abroad"
“Enough Is Enough: Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest October 6 Over Tinubu Govt’s Failure to Pay Increments, Palliatives”
The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has issued a stern ultimatum to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, threatening a dramatic nationwide “naked protest” beginning October 6 if the government fails to implement long-promised pension increments and palliatives.Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Tuesday, the coalition’s National Chairman, Mr. Mukaila Ogunbote, whoContinue reading "“Enough Is Enough: Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest October 6 Over Tinubu Govt’s Failure to Pay Increments, Palliatives”"
BREAKING: “Each Truck Costs ₦175m to ₦190m — How Can Anyone Say Don’t Operate?” – Dangote Fires Back at NUPENG Over Refinery Trucks
By Our Correspondent Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has come out swinging in response to growing tension between the Dangote Group and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) over the deployment of new bulk cargo trucks to distribute refined products across Nigeria.The oil workers’ union had raised fears that the newContinue reading "BREAKING: “Each Truck Costs ₦175m to ₦190m — How Can Anyone Say Don’t Operate?” – Dangote Fires Back at NUPENG Over Refinery Trucks"
Buba Galadima Raises Alarm: “Nigeria Risks Civil War If INEC Chairman Is Replaced With Corrupt Ex-Supreme Court Judge”
By Our Correspondent Elder statesman and political activist, Buba Galadima, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government over alleged plans to remove the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and replace him with a former Supreme Court judge notorious for dishonesty.Galadima, in a fiery remark, cautioned that such a moveContinue reading "Buba Galadima Raises Alarm: “Nigeria Risks Civil War If INEC Chairman Is Replaced With Corrupt Ex-Supreme Court Judge”"
BREAKING: Governor Bago Bans Under-18s from Scrap Picking, Orders Mandatory Registration of Dealers in Niger State
In a bold move to curb vandalism and restore order in the scrap and waste management sector, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has directed that all scrap and waste dealers across the state must immediately register with the government.The directive, announced through the state government’s official X handle, is part of sweeping reforms toContinue reading "BREAKING: Governor Bago Bans Under-18s from Scrap Picking, Orders Mandatory Registration of Dealers in Niger State"
BLOODY BLOW TO ISWAP: NAF JETS RAIN FIRE, NEUTRALISE COMMANDERS, DESTROY GUN TRUCKS IN BORNO
By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt another devastating blow to terrorists in the North-East, as precision airstrikes under Operation Hadin Kai neutralised several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed two heavily armed gun trucks in the Yebi axis of Borno State.Military sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama thatContinue reading "BLOODY BLOW TO ISWAP: NAF JETS RAIN FIRE, NEUTRALISE COMMANDERS, DESTROY GUN TRUCKS IN BORNO"
BREAKING: Troops Ambush Terrorists in Taraba, Kill Two, Recover Weapons in Fierce Firefight
By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have scored a major victory against terrorists in Taraba State, killing two notorious fighters and recovering deadly weapons in a series of well-coordinated operations.Military sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama on Tuesday that the operations, conducted underContinue reading "BREAKING: Troops Ambush Terrorists in Taraba, Kill Two, Recover Weapons in Fierce Firefight"
Dangote Drops Bombshell: “Ajaokuta Steel Will Never Work — Nigeria Must Stop Deceiving Itself”
Nigeria’s decades-long dream of becoming a steel-producing giant through the Ajaokuta Steel Company has suffered a damning blow after Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, declared the project a dead end.In a candid interview with TVC News, the billionaire industrialist and Chairman of the Dangote Group dismissed the viability of the long-abandoned steel complex, describing itContinue reading "Dangote Drops Bombshell: “Ajaokuta Steel Will Never Work — Nigeria Must Stop Deceiving Itself”"
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