1 hour ago Federal Gov’t Commissions N5.73bn Water Supply Scheme In Yobe

The federal government has commissioned the 3,200 million litres per day (MLD) Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Bade local government area of Yobe State, a step toward improving access to clean and safe water in the country’s North East. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, officially inaugurated the facility on behalf of […]

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8 h. ago Failing Grades: How Nigeria’s education system is letting students down

Why exam scores are dropping and what the country can do about it Every year, hundreds of thousands of young read more Failing Grades: How Nigeria’s education system is letting students down

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12 h. ago “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has replied Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria. Recall that Obi, in his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America, described how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to a massive increase […] The post “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago New Pope: Okpaleke Joins Conclave As Only Eligible Cardinal From Nigeria

Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese in Anambra State, Nigeria, is currently participating in the 2025 papal conclave, the solemn and historic process to elect a new pope for the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Okpaleke, a respected figure in the Nigerian Catholic community, is the only eligible candidate from Nigeria among […]

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41 h. ago 2016 till date: Percentage of candidates who scored less than 200 in JAMB/UTME

A few days ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the statistical analysis of the 2025 Unified Tertiary read more 2016 till date: Percentage of candidates who scored less than 200 in JAMB/UTME

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42 h. ago Nigeria first policy: Swap your Escalade for Innoson – Atiku to Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu to show his belief in his administration’s newly introduced Nigeria First Policy by swapping his Cadillac Escalade presidential vehicle for Innoson, Nord or other Nigeria-made vehicles. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this in a statement on […] The post Nigeria first policy: Swap your Escalade for Innoson – Atiku to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Mass Failure In 2025 UTME Proof That Tinubu Government’s Efforts To End Exam Malpractice Is Working — Education Minister

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said that high failure rate in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is proof that anti-malpractice measures are working effectively. Dr. Alausa’s statement is coming, amid nationwide concern following a just concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that JAMB’s released results showed […] The post Mass Failure In 2025 UTME Proof That Tinubu Government’s Efforts To End Exam Malpractice Is Working — Education Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Once told he’d amount to nothing — now Chef Izu Ani owns some of Dubai’s finest restaurants

In a world quick to define futures by scores and report cards, Chef Izu Ani stands as a stirring rebuttal read more Once told he’d amount to nothing — now Chef Izu Ani owns some of Dubai’s finest restaurants

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56 h. ago “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis

Valentine Ozigbo, the APC governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has accused Governor Charles Soludo of fearing his candidacy in the upcoming election. Ozigbo claims Soludo is using Nicholas Ukachukwu, another APC member, to destabilize the party and prevent his challenge. Ozigbo alleged that the APC governorship primary process, where Ukachukwu emerged as the candidate, was […] The post “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago “Atiku Should Step Aside, Anoint Successor For 2027” — Buba Galadima

Buba Galadima, a former National Secretary of the Congress for Progressive Change and a key member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has expressed concerns over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambitions. Galadima advised Atiku to step aside and support a new candidate, stating, “Atiku should rest and anoint somebody who can […] The post “Atiku Should Step Aside, Anoint Successor For 2027” — Buba Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over poverty situation in Nigeria, saying that there is need for urgent and deliberate action. Obi urged all levels of government, especially public office holders to prioritize critical areas of development, particularly investment in health, education and poverty alleviation. Speaking on Tuesday at the […] The post Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Ganduje likens Kwankwaso’s rumoured APC defection to “fish out of water”

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has compared the rumoured defection of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) 2023 presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to a “fish out of water that needs help.” Speaking to reporters during a courtesy visit by Minister of State for Housing […] The post Ganduje likens Kwankwaso’s rumoured APC defection to “fish out of water” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago NELFUND restates commitment to inclusive student loan access

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reaffirmed its dedication to providing equal access to its student loan scheme for all Nigerian students, regardless of location or background. The agency stressed the importance of thorough verification with stakeholders, including the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and respective institutions, before disbursing […] The post NELFUND restates commitment to inclusive student loan access appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Former Bayelsa State Labour Party (LP) fovernorship candidate, Udengs Eradiri, has told the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to shut his doors against crisis merchants and step up the ongoing reconciliation. Eradiri commended Fubara for heeding his earlier advice that he should kneel before his estranged benefactor and […] The post Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, has called for immediate release of controversial human rights activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. In a statement on Monday, Atiku said that VDM’s detention is another case of abuse of power by Tinubu-led authoritarian government. The former presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, […] The post Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago JAMB: Experts canvass investment as 75% candidates score below 200

In the face of an abysmal failure in the 2025 Unified Matriculation Examination (UTME), stakeholders have advocated curriculum reform and read more JAMB: Experts canvass investment as 75% candidates score below 200

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69 h. ago JAMB results: Obi decries state of Nigeria’s education sector

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recently released results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing them as a reflection of Nigeria’s deteriorating education […] The post JAMB results: Obi decries state of Nigeria’s education sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Forging a progressive path: A balanced call for Lagos Island’s Chairmanship election

As Lagos Island Local Government approaches its chairmanship election, the time has come to engage in candid, solution-oriented dialogue about read more Forging a progressive path: A balanced call for Lagos Island’s Chairmanship election

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3 d. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria, Tinubu’s Govt To Settle Political Scores — Afenifere Warns

Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has cautioned politicians and groups in the country to stop demarketing Nigeria over political differences. In a statement on Monday, by National Organising Secretary of the group, Abagun Kole Omololu, alleged that some individuals were making efforts to discredit the ongoing administration of President Bola Tinubu. Afenifere added that there was a […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria, Tinubu’s Govt To Settle Political Scores — Afenifere Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tah time: Mauritanian contender for AfDB’s top job to unveil vision

Sidi Ould Tah, Mauritania’s candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, will lay out his policy vision on Tuesday, read more Tah time: Mauritanian contender for AfDB’s top job to unveil vision

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