Oyo Govt Bans ‘Sign Out’ Celebrations in Secondary Schools

The Oyo State Government has officially banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private secondary schools across the state. The decision follows increasing reports of misconduct,…

Kano Govt Moves to Criminalise Same-Sex Marriage, ‘Immoral Practices’

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the transmission of a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking to criminalise same-sex marriage and other practices considered immoral…

Benue Assembly Shortens New Name of State University to Father Adasu University

Makurdi, Sept. 11, 2025 — The Benue State House of Assembly has amended the law renaming Benue State University, Makurdi, settling on a shorter name: Father Adasu University, Makurdi. The…

FG Publishes New Tax Reform Laws in Official Gazette After Tinubu’s Assent

The Federal Government has officially published Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the national gazette following President Bola Tinubu’s assent on June 26, 2025. The reforms introduce four key legislations:…

Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally, UNICEF Warns

Childhood obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children and adolescents, according to a new UNICEF report released on Tuesday. The study, titled Feeding…

Zelensky Pushes for Joint Air Defence After Russian Drones Violate Poland’s Airspace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for the creation of a joint air defence shield with European allies after accusing Russia of “deliberately targeting” Poland in its latest overnight…

Ikogosi Marathon Set to Host 5,000 Runners in November

The organisers of the 2025 Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race have announced that about 5,000 participants are expected at the second edition of the event, scheduled to hold on November 8…

Adenuga Assumes Duty as New Customs Controller at Seme Command

Comptroller Wale Adenuga has officially assumed office as the new Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The command’s spokesperson, CSC Isah Sulaiman,…

Pilot Dies in South Australia Crop-Spraying Plane Crash

A pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed during agricultural spraying operations in South Australia, police confirmed on Monday. According to a statement from SA Police, the crash occurred…

Apapa-Iganmu Council Offers Free GCE Forms, Scholarships to Indigent Students

The Chairman of Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Jimoh Saliu, has presented free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to 100 indigent students in the community. The beneficiaries,…