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NHRC Hails Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Demands Nationwide Action Against Kidnappers

Nigeria, July 13 -- In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr Tony Ojukwu (SAN), said the successful operation should signal the beginning of a sustained nationwide effo... Read More


Naira Gains Stability as Strong Reserves Boost Confidence Despite Rising US Dollar

Nigeria, July 13 -- The News Chronicle reports that Nigeria's external reserves have climbed above $51 billion, driven by higher crude oil earnings, foreign portfolio investments and improved debt inf... Read More


Why Better Teacher Training Is Key to Helping Visually Impaired Students Excel in Mathematics

Nigeria, July 13 -- The call was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos by the Executive Director of the Resource Centre for the Blind (RCB), Mrs Temitayo Ayinla. Ayinla said well-trained... Read More


Lagos Intensifies Demolition of Shanties Along Badagry Expressway

Nigeria, July 13 -- The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle on Monday... Read More


Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Forgery Charges, Gets 20m Bail

Nigeria, July 13 -- Nnaji was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC). After the... Read More


Insecurity Worsens as Gunmen Kidnap Oyo Headmaster, Demand Huge Ransom

Nigeria, July 13 -- The victim, 60-year-old Kolawale Mathew Owoade, popularly known as Onaiye, was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday evening while returning from his farm. The victim's son, Abiola Owo... Read More


2027: Christians Demand Deputy Governorship Slot in Niger, Challenge APC Over Years of Marginalisation

Nigeria, July 13 -- The demand, spearheaded by the Coalition of Concerned Christian Stakeholders (CCCS), has reignited debate over political inclusion, zoning, internal party democracy and religious b... Read More


Education Is a Right, Not a Revenue Source - Obi Salutes Public Pressure Over WAEC/NECO Fee Reversal

Nigeria, July 13 -- In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, Obi commended the authorities for listening to widespread public outcry and reversing the policy. However, he argued that the f... Read More


FG Suspends Proposed N50,000 WAEC, NECO Registration Fee After Public Outrage

Nigeria, July 13 -- The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, which said the June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment had been ... Read More


Outrage as FG Approves 50,000 WAEC, NECO Registration Fee for 2027

Nigeria, July 12 -- The new fee represents an 82 per cent increase from the current 27,500 registration charge. The approval was contained in a June 18 statement signed by Adeniji Ibrahim, Director o... Read More