Nigeria, US Partner To Safeguard Nok Artifacts With $90,000

The United States Embassy in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy have signed a $90,000 grant agreement to support the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage, with emphasis on the ancient Nok artifacts. The Nok culture, one of West Africa’s oldest known civilizations, is celebrated for its distinctive terracotta sculptures, which remain a vital part of Nigeria’s historical and artistic heritage. The initiative aims to document, protect, and promote Nigeria’s...

Minister Proposes 12-Year Basic Education Model to Replace  6-3-3-4 System

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has proposed a new 12-year basic education model to replace the existing 6-3-3-4 system, scrapping the current secondary school structure in Nigeria. Dr Alausa made the proposal on Thursday at the 2025 Extraordinary Meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE) in Abuja. The meeting was attended by commissioners for education from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), alongside officials from ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs),...

NCTC: Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara Worst-Hit by Kidnappings in 2024

The Federal Government has revealed that Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara states recorded the highest cases of kidnapping for ransom in 2024, accounting for 13.8 per cent of total incidents and 61.1 per cent of all victims. The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Major General Adamu Laka, made this known on Thursday while briefing journalists in Abuja on the activities of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell....

Veteran Nollywood Actor Columbus Irosanga Passes Away

The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor and academic, Dr Columbus Irosanga, who has died. Renowned for his compelling portrayals of native doctors and traditional chiefs, Irosanga was a prominent figure in Nollywood. Born in Okrika, Rivers State, Irosanga was not only an accomplished actor but also a respected academic. He served as a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, contributing significantly to...

Boko Haram: FG Begins Repatriation of 7,790 Nigerians from Chad

The Federal Government has begun bringing home 7,790 Nigerians who fled to Chad nearly a decade ago to escape Boko Haram attacks. Leading the delegation to Chad, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum was joined by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Aliyu Ahmed. A statement from Zulum’s media aide on Thursday said the...

APC National Chairman to Commission New Party State Secretariat in Anambra

All is now set for the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress – APC, His Excellency, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje,  to commission the new APC State Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State capital. The event slated for noon on Saturday, February 8, is expected to attract all critical APC stakeholders as well as well as members of the party in Anambra State in their numbers. A few months ago, Sir Paul Chukwuma secured the new...

Tinubu Reshuffles Leadership at Federal Universities, Renames University of Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in the leadership of several federal universities, including the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who noted that the new appointments and reassignments take immediate effect. As part of the restructuring, Tinubu dissolved the governing council of Yakubu Gowon University and...

Anambra Assembly Speaker Udeze, Mourns Late Lawmaker, Calls For Justice 

The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of the lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency, Honourable Justice Azuka. In a press statement, the Speaker described the incident as an act of unimaginable cruelty that has left the entire Assembly and the people of Anambra in mourning. Honorable Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and despite hopes and prayers for his...

Resource Control: Governor Sule Splits Two Traditional Rulers

The clash that erupted over leadership and control of community resources between Afo chiefdom of Udu Ward and Mararaba Udege has consumed three lives and displaced many residents. In an effort to restore peace in the disputed area, Nasarawa State, Governor, Abdullahi Sule has disbanded two traditional rulers involved in a violent dispute over resource control. The Governor made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing journalists after inspecting the damage caused by the recent clashes...

24-storey Grenfell Tower That Kills 72 People Set To Be demolished

The authorities of London said it will demolish the Grenfell Tower that killed 72 persons. Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, is said to have met relatives and survivors on Wednesday evening and “announced the decision that the tower will have to be carefully deconstructed”, according to a spokesperson for Grenfell Next of Kin. A spokesperson for Angela Rayner said: “The priority for the deputy prime minister is to meet with and...

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