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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Political Communication, Daniel Bwala, has revealed that he underwent throat surgery just eight days after his widely publicized interview with Mehdi Hasan on Al Jazeera, an appearance that triggered intense online debate in the Nigerian political space. Bwala made the revelation during an interview on News Central on Saturday, where he also addressed …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government has officially launched a National Student Identification System (LIN), a landmark digital reform designed to assign every Nigerian student a permanent academic identity, in a bold move to transform the education sector, improve access and ensure that no child is left behind. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Education, aims to …

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the expansion of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and job creation efforts. This can be read in a statement released on Saturday on the Bank’s website. The bank said the loan will finance the D-VIBE (Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment) project, a flagship initiative aimed at …

Fawaz Adebisi The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has rewarded outstanding students of the 2025 National Art and Essay Competition with an educational eco-tour of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of efforts to deepen environmental awareness among young Nigerians. The competition, organized in collaboration with the Amb. The Aduke Alakija Memorial Program attracted registrations from across the country, tasking students to …

By Salihu Inusa Ndahi The National Congress Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has successfully conducted its local government congresses in Borno State, with the chairman of the committee, Alhaji Musa Halilu Ahmed, hinting that the party has adopted a consensus model to safeguard its internal unity. Speaking in Maiduguri, the state capital attracted by the R&B suite, Ahmed, …

*Details of their fake investment schemes exposed Scammers are currently impersonating Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the chairman of Access Holdings Plc, to trick people into spoofing investment schemes. They created a WhatsApp group called *”Value Focus Club 60″* using this number: *+234 915 708 8290* and even used his photo to make it look real. Log in to the Bank *Important things …

Post views: 18 Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, is aiming to beat reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions, Remo Stars. Maliya Boys will take on Sky Blue Stars in a matchday 34 of the NPFL at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday. Maidubji stressed that the match is very important for the club’s aspirations, adding that …

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered the immediate suspension of commanding officers along the Lagos-Seme border corridor following allegations of extortion leveled against personnel of the Service. The decision follows viral online reports and videos alleging corrupt practices and illegal financial requests by immigration agents stationed along the busy international route. A statement …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $200 million loan to support the expansion of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and job creation across the country. AfDB revealed this in a statement posted on its website on Saturday. The bank said the loan will fund the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure to Enhance Employment (D-VIBE) Project, a flagship initiative aimed at …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has responded to a viral voice note purportedly recorded by a civil servant, rejecting allegations of ethnic exclusion in the workforce and reaffirming its commitment to equity, inclusion and merit in the state civil service. In a press release issued and signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications on …