Category: Politics
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Federal Government has officially set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, effective immediately. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this during the 2025 Policy Meeting of JAMB, emphasizing that the age requirement is non-negotiable and strictly enforceable. Institutions must adhere to this policy, with exceptions allowed only in…
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Imo State Government has issued a warning against promoting ethnic tensions under the guise of fighting insecurity, emphasizing that such actions threaten the safety of Ndigbo across Nigeria. The government condemned a viral video by an aide to Emeka Ihedioha, which accused Fulani herdsmen of crimes and criticized Governor Hope Uzodimma for alleged inaction. The…
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Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) has handed over 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on CNG. This move supports the Federal Government’s gas agenda and promotes CNG as a cleaner, cheaper, and sustainable fuel alternative. The NNPC’s Group CEO Bashir Ojulari emphasized the company’s commitment to driving energy transition,…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his trade war by threatening higher tariffs on over a dozen countries, including allies like Japan and South Korea, with duties ranging from 25% to 40% set to take effect on August 1. The tariffs, initially announced on April 2 as part of “Liberation Day” with a baseline…
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Several branches of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have suspended services due to unpaid June 2025 salaries by the Federal Government. ASUU’s national president, Prof Chris Piwuna, had previously warned of a “no-pay-no-work” policy if salaries were delayed. At institutions like the University of…
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Over 3,000 survivors of the Yelewata community, displaced by a deadly attack by suspected armed herders on June 13, 2025, are resisting calls from traditional rulers to return home from a temporary camp at the International Market in Makurdi. The camp has been invaded by non-survivors, including market women and criminals, who are consuming humanitarian…
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House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration, chaired by Khadija Abba-Ibrahim has approved a 2025 budget of ₦774.77 billion for Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday during a session in Abuja. NIMASA’s Director General, represented by Executive Director Chidi Offodile, reported a projected revenue of ₦774.66 billion, with ₦264.96…
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Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has urged the National Assembly to take full control of its infrastructure from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) through a bill establishing the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Development Agency. Speaking at a public hearing in Abuja, Abbas, represented by Ali Isa, called the legislation timely and essential for better management,…
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Abia State Government has issued a warning about politicians buying Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) for N10,000 each, under the guise of creating a fake e-wallet for empowerment. This criminal act aims to compromise PVC authenticity and disenfranchise voters in the 2027 election. The government, which has empowerment programs like the Interest-Free Loan Scheme and Abia…
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Police in Nairobi have blocked major roads into the city ahead of planned anti-government protests, preventing vehicles and pedestrians from accessing the city center. Authorities used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. The demonstrations aimed to protest police brutality, poor governance, corruption, and the high cost of living, coinciding with the anniversary of…
