The tragic death of Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji.populaly known as Toluwasings, reportedly after being turned away by multiple hospitals amid an ongoing strike by health workers, is a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of a healthcare system that fails its people when they need it most.How did we get to […]
Year: 2026
Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially reopened its National Identification Number (NIN) alignment portal, granting prospective and past candidates a fresh chance to resolve discrepancies between their examination files and official identity records. The decision offers a crucial lifeline for thousands of students whose tertiary education prospects […]
The annual Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, opened on Wednesday with a colourful Youth Carnival sponsored by Globacom, as young people showcased the kingdom’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and enduring identity. Organised by the Onitsha Ado Youth Council (OYC), the carnival featured an energetic procession through Inland Town, with […]
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has revealed an ambitious blueprint to transform the region’s agricultural sector, aiming to power local industrialisation, guarantee food security, and establish the state as a major net exporter of farm produce. Speaking at the third edition of the Michael Okpara Memorial Lecture Series held […]
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission has taken a significant early step toward the upcoming 2027 general elections by inaugurating a dedicated multi-agency logistics committee. The initiative is aimed at overcoming chronic transport bottlenecks and ensuring that no eligible citizen is disenfranchised due to operational delays or late material delivery. […]
Globacom has surpassed the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) targets for resolving Level 2 (L2) customer complaints in August 2026, earning recognition from the industry regulator for its performance in addressing customer concerns. In a letter signed by Kabiru S. Haruna, Principal Manager, Consumer Protection and Advocacy, Consumer Affairs Bureau (CAB), […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s education system from a certificate-driven economy to one that prioritises practical skills, innovation, research commercialisation and the ability to translate knowledge into solutions that drive national development. The call aligns […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified efforts to advance digital literacy and technology-driven education in Nigeria by donating high-specification HP OmniBook laptop computers to the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) and enrolling 1,135 of its members in digital literacy courses. The interventions are […]
With the countdown to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections gaining momentum, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) finds itself at the center of intense public scrutiny. Opposition figures and political groups are raising serious questions regarding the procurement of sensitive election materials and recent high-level administrative reshuffles within the commission. […]
NAS Season 2 has entered its highly anticipated Trials phase, following the completion of auditions that brought aspiring musical talents forward to showcase their abilities and compete for a chance to advance in the competition. Scheduled to run from October 9 to 11, the Trials phase will provide contestants with […]