IFE Book and Arts Festival Appoints Mrs Awele Ilusanmi as Festival Ambassador

The Central Planning Committee of the Ife Book and Arts Festival has appointed Mrs. Awele Ilusanmi, a distinguished author and multiple award-winner, celebrated for her invaluable support and contributions to the Nigerian literary landscape. She is an extremely passionate literacy advocate. She

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September 18, 2025

Foreign News

Tragedy at Delta State University: Body of Freshman Found Hanging on a Tree

Cleveland, MS – In a deeply troubling incident that has cast a pall over Delta State University, Mississippi, USA, the body of 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a freshman from Grenada, was discovered hanging from a tree near the pickleball courts on campus

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September 17, 2025

News

AGILE Trains Zamfara School Leaders on Tackling Gender-Based Violence

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank–supported project, has launched a sensitisation drive in Zamfara aimed at strengthening the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in schools. Principals of Government Girls’ Secondary Schools and members of School-Based Management

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September 17, 2025

News

UBA Debunks Fire Rumour, Confirms Staff and Customers Safe After Broad Street Incident

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has cleared the air on a fire scare at one of its Lagos branches, assuring the public that no casualties were recorded. The bank explained in a late Tuesday statement that the incident, which occurred at

by News Room

September 17, 2025

Column

Breaking The Silence: The Maternal Health Crisis in Nigeria.

In Kano State, 20 year old Kamilu Samaina had just delivered her baby at home. After a grueling 15 hour labor with a traditional birth attendant, she began hemorrhaging. Her relatives rushed her by car to the nearest clinic, but by the

by News Room

September 15, 2025

Foreign News

Nepal Appoints its First Female PM after Deadly Protests

Nepal has recently appointed its first female prime minister following a significant week marked by widespread youth demonstrations that led to the resignation of her predecessor and the dissolution of parliament. Sushila Karki, previously the chief justice of Nepal, took her oath

by News Room

September 15, 2025

Education

The Value of British Schools in Nigeria: Countering Misleading Narratives

In recent weeks, a concerning trend has emerged online, where some individuals have labelled the presence of British schools in Nigeria teaching the British curriculum as a form of “second colonization.” This narrative has prompted calls for caution among parents and the

by News Room

September 13, 2025

Education·Grassroots

Hon. Adeoye Adeniyi Henry Sponsored Back-to-School program in Ondo East LG

In a remarkable initiative aimed at promoting education and supporting students in Ondo East Local Government Area, Honourable Adeoye Adeniyi Henry, the Leader of the Ondo East Legislative Council and Chairman of all Ondo State Legislative Council Leaders, recently sponsored a back-to-school

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September 12, 2025

Education·News

Teachers Protest at Ondo State Governor’s Office

Akure, Ondo State – In a significant display of discontent, newly recruited teachers in Ondo State have taken to the streets, calling on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene in a situation that has left many feeling marginalized and unjustly treated. The protest

by News Room

September 12, 2025

Life & Style·Grassroots

Urgent Appeal for Assistance for Cancer Patient

In a heart-wrenching situation that has touched the lives of many, Toyin, a dedicated and community supporter, is facing a dire battle against cancer once again. After several years of remission, the cancer has returned and spread, prompting an urgent call for

by News Room

September 9, 2025

Education

How To Check Your WASSEC Result: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Check WASSCE/WAEC Results

If you sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and want to check your result, this guide is for you. It provides all the information you will need. We have compiled the most current and reliable steps to access

by News Room

September 4, 2025

Economy

Tariff Dispute: NERC Engages State Regulators, Discos in Lagos

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has convened a meeting with state electricity regulators, distribution companies, and other key players in the power sector to tackle lingering disputes over tariff-setting powers and other transition challenges. The two-day session, which began on Monday

by News Room

September 3, 2025

Economy

FG, Oil Majors Seal Offshore Production Sharing Deal

The Federal Government has entered into a new Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with French energy giant TotalEnergies and its partner, South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro), for two deepwater blocks in the Niger Delta Basin. The agreement, brokered through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory

by News Room

September 3, 2025

Economy

Importers Decry $500 Surcharge Imposed By CMA CGM

Nigerian importers may face higher importation costs in the coming weeks following a fresh $500 surcharge introduced by French shipping company, CMA CGM, on cargo headed for Nigeria and other West African destinations. The global shipping giant, in a notice published on

by News Room

September 3, 2025

Education·News

Charterhouse Lagos Celebrates Grand Opening of Boarding House for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Lagos, Nigeria – August 31, 2025 – In a vibrant celebration filled with cultural flair and excitement, Charterhouse Lagos marked a significant milestone by officially opening its doors to the first set of boarders in its newly established secondary school. The momentous

by News Room

September 1, 2025

News Room

IFE Book and Arts Festival Appoints Mrs Awele Ilusanmi as Festival Ambassador

Tragedy at Delta State University: Body of Freshman Found Hanging on a Tree

AGILE Trains Zamfara School Leaders on Tackling Gender-Based Violence

UBA Debunks Fire Rumour, Confirms Staff and Customers Safe After Broad Street Incident

Breaking The Silence: The Maternal Health Crisis in Nigeria.

Nepal Appoints its First Female PM after Deadly Protests

The Value of British Schools in Nigeria: Countering Misleading Narratives

Hon. Adeoye Adeniyi Henry Sponsored Back-to-School program in Ondo East LG

Teachers Protest at Ondo State Governor’s Office

Urgent Appeal for Assistance for Cancer Patient

How To Check Your WASSEC Result: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Check WASSCE/WAEC Results

Tariff Dispute: NERC Engages State Regulators, Discos in Lagos

FG, Oil Majors Seal Offshore Production Sharing Deal

Importers Decry $500 Surcharge Imposed By CMA CGM

Charterhouse Lagos Celebrates Grand Opening of Boarding House for 2025/2026 Academic Session

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