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What's going on with education in Nigeria?, By Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria, July 21 -- Walk into almost any public school in Nigeria, and you feel the weight of history pressing down on the desks. Much of the system still operates to the rhythm of colonial-era regula... Read More


2027: Emir of Daura gives reasons for endorsing President Tinubu for second term

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Emir of Daura in Katsina State, Umar Faruq-Umar, says he endorsed President Bola Tinubu for reelection because of the honour the president did to his emirate and Katsina State ... Read More


UNICEF raises alarm over unlawful detention of children, calls for urgent reform

Nigeria, July 21 -- A new assessment by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has exposed disturbing details about the plight of thousands of Nigerian children and young adults locked away in de... Read More


Muhammed Babangida speaks on appointment as Chair of Bank of Agriculture

Nigeria, July 21 -- Muhammed Babangida, son of former Nigerian military president Ibrahim Babangida, has publicly affirmed his acceptance of the appointment as Chair of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), ... Read More


Female student stages own kidnap, collects N1million ransom from family - Police

Nigeria, July 21 -- A 28-year-old female university student has allegedly staged her kidnap in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The suspect, Chinecherem Nwaokoye, is a student at the Enugu State ... Read More


Post-Buhari rumbles, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, July 21 -- President Buhari has gone the way of all mortals. Sai Baba is dead. Long live Mai Gaskiya! May Almighty Allah forgive him, accept his soul and take care of those he left behind. Am... Read More


Court orders final forfeiture of $222,729.86 USDT recovered from Chinese nationals in Lagos

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of $222,729.86 worth of digital assets (USDT) recovered from a group of Chinese nationals arrested for alle... Read More


Court remands NSCDC officer

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the remand of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer, Jubrin Buba, at the Kuje Correct... Read More


NOGASA slams Dangote's direct petroleum product supply plan

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has raised objections to Dangote Refinery's plan to supply petroleum products directly to end users, citing potent... Read More


Bangladesh jet crash leaves 19 dead, over 100 injured

Nigeria, July 21 -- An air force jet crash in Bangladesh has led to the death of 19 people and left over a 100 others injured. The jet, a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft, crashed into ... Read More