The Federal Government has reaffirmed its stance that there is no age restriction for candidates who wish to sit for the National Examination Council (NECO) and the West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations. This announcement was made to address widespread misconceptions about the eligibility criteria for these key national and regional exams. Officials emphasized that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Nigerians living in Beijing during his official visit to China, emphasizing the importance of representing their country as good ambassadors. He stressed the need for Nigerians abroad to demonstrate discipline and reflect a positive image of their homeland. Speaking to the community, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu highlighted the values…
In a bid to ease the burden of rising food prices, the Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to citizens at a significantly reduced cost. Each 50-kilogram bag of rice will be sold for N40,000, a price far lower than the current market rate, making it…
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has expressed confidence in the Nigerian military’s capacity to address the nation’s growing banditry problem, similar to their success in combating insurgency. Marwa commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their professionalism, patriotism, and sacrifices, particularly in curbing…
Nigerian actor Aremu Afolayan has sparked a conversation in the entertainment industry with his recent revelation about having regrets for not engaging in ‘Yahoo Yahoo’, a slang in Nigeria for cyber fraud. This confession, made via his social media handle, has raised many eyebrows and stirred debates on the influence of societal pressures on individuals…
A recent 2024 report by Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center in Lagos, has unveiled startling statistics regarding paternity testing trends in Nigeria. According to the report, a significant 27% of paternity tests conducted between July 2023 and June 2024 yielded negative results, indicating that more than one in four men tested were not…
Andrew Wynne, a British national recently declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, has vehemently denied allegations that he was involved in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s democratically elected government. In an exclusive interview with Channels Television on Monday, Andrew Wynne described the accusations as baseless and expressed his readiness to cooperate with…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to China marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. Today, he is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they will sign five Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) across various sectors. This visit underscores the commitment of both leaders to strengthen economic ties, enhance…
Dangote Refinery has achieved a significant milestone in its quest for energy self-sufficiency with the commencement of petrol production. This marks the first time in 28 years that the country has produced petrol domestically. The refinery, owned by business magnate Aliko Dangote, is expected to significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel. The start of…
Amaka Sonnberger, a 46-year-old Canadian-Nigerian woman, was arrested by Toronto Police on September 1, 2024, for allegedly making hate-motivated threats against members of the Nigerian community. The arrest follows an investigation into online content posted by SAmaka Sonnberger on August 25, 2024, which reportedly included violent threats targeted at specific individuals of Yoruba and Benin…
