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Foreign News·Education

Jilly Cooper, English author dies at 88

Jilly Cooper, an English author known for her risqué romance novels, died over the weekend. She was 88.Cooper died after an unexpected fall on Sunday, Oct. 5, according to a news release from English literacy agency Curtis Brown. Cooper is widely known

October 6, 2025

BREAKING NEWS

News Update·Headlines

BREAKING NEWS: Rivers State Secretariat on Fire

On Monday, a fire broke out at the Rivers State secretariat, creating significant alarm among civil servants and the public. Reports indicate that the blaze began on the ground floor of a tall structure known as the Podium after regular business hours

October 6, 2025

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NNPCL Reports Major Crude Oil Loss Due to PENGASSAN Strike

Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that Nigeria lost 200,000 barrels per day of crude oil to the recent strike embarked upon by the nation’s oil workers. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior

October 6, 2025

Leaders, Educators, and Security Experts Unite to Strengthen Protection of Schools in Sokoto

Education stakeholders in Sokoto have renewed their commitment to ensuring schools remain safe spaces for children, free from violence and external threats. This resolution was reached at a one-day summit on school safety, which coincided with the International Day to Protect Education

October 6, 2025

Kano Governor Releases ₦5.6bn Gratuity Package for Nearly 1,200 Former Councillors

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the disbursement of more than ₦5.6 billion to settle gratuity payments owed to 1,198 former councillors who served between 2018 and 2020 in all 44 local government areas of the state. The announcement

October 6, 2025

Nigeria at 65

A Nation at 65: Mourning Nigeria’s Lost Potential.

Today, as Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary, one cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of mourning rather than celebration. Sixty-five years of existence as a sovereign nation should be a milestone of pride, reflection, and achievement. Yet, as we look

October 1, 2025

Lekki flood

Editorial·Headlines

The Ticking Time Bomb of Flooding in Lagos Island

As the rain poured down on September 26, 2025, the residents of Ikota and the Lekki axis of Lagos State found themselves once again grappling with the devastating consequences of unchecked urbanization. Streets transformed into rivers, homes submerged, and businesses destroyed, the

September 26, 2025

Education·News

Nationwide Certificate Verification Crackdown Starts October 6.

The Federal Government has fixed October 6, 2025, as the official date to kick-start a sweeping clampdown on fake academic certificates across the country. In a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, all Ministries, Departments,

September 26, 2025

FUET MOU

FUET Signs MoU with Rivers State University for Academic Collaboration

In continuation of its drive to strengthen collaboration with critical stakeholders and institutions, the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rivers State University (RSU). The agreement covers partnership in key areas such

September 25, 2025

NES

Nigerian Environmental Society Celebrates 40 Years of Impact and Advocacy

The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) is set to celebrate a remarkable milestone—40 years of dedicated service in shaping Nigeria’s environmental landscape. This anniversary marks not only the longevity of the organization but also pays tribute to the visionary leaders who have laid

September 25, 2025

Lagos educates

Lagos Educates Children on Speaking Out Against Abuse

The Lagos State Government has called on children to boldly raise their voices against any form of violence or abuse, stressing the importance of early awareness in safeguarding their future. The charge was delivered by the Executive Secretary of the Domestic and

September 23, 2025

Enugu Vehicle Inspection Chief Seeks 60 New Recruits to Strengthen Operations

The Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer in Enugu State, Val Chime, has urged the state government to approve the recruitment of at least 60 new officers to address manpower shortages in the agency. Speaking in Enugu on Monday, Chime explained that the agency

September 23, 2025

katsina

Katsina Governor Unveils Scholarship Plan for Qur’an Memorisation Scholars

Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has announced a new scholarship package for indigenes who have successfully memorised the Holy Qur’an and meet academic requirements to study professional courses such as Medicine and Nursing. The governor made the pledge on Monday

September 23, 2025

Kuje prison

News

Prison Guards Intercept Illicit Drug Smuggling into Kuje Prison

Authorities at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje have intercepted an attempt to sneak illicit substances into the facility. The incident occurred on Saturday around 12:45 p.m. when a visitor, identified as Njimogu Ikedi, tried to gain access to an inmate

September 22, 2025

China

Nigeria, China Reaffirm Friendship at Joint Independence and National Day Celebration

Nigeria and China have restated their commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation during a joint celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day, held in Lagos on Sunday. The colourful event, which also coincided with China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, drew diplomats,

September 22, 2025

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