The Federal Government has issued a directive requiring all secondary school teachers—both in public and private institutions—to possess proper professional certification. Schools that fail to comply will be disqualified from serving as centres for national examinations such as WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and SAI. The directive was communicated in a memo dated Thursday, September 11, by…
Authorities in Colorado on Thursday, September 11, named the 16-year-old student suspected of shooting two other students at Evergreen High School on Wednesday, September 10. The suspect, Desmond Holly, di£d of self-inflicted injuries on Wednesday night after he opened fire on the school grounds that day, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. “He was…
A Nigerian man has opened up about how relocating to Canada transformed his life following a traumatic incident in his home country. He revealed that he was kidnapped in Owerri just weeks before his departure from Nigeria in 2021—an experience that left him deeply shaken, depressed, and confused. However, his move to Canada marked…
The Federal Government has officially revoked the 5% excise tax previously levied on telecommunications services in Nigeria—a decision aimed at reducing cost pressures for millions of mobile users. Initially introduced under the Buhari administration, the tax applied to both voice calls and data usage but faced widespread opposition from telecom operators and consumer rights…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a directive instructing pilots not to take off if there are unresolved issues involving unruly passengers onboard. The move is part of broader efforts to enhance safety, order, and professionalism within the country’s aviation sector. The directive was announced on Wednesday, September 10, by the NCAA’s Director…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, named as the party’s National Secretary. The announcement was made in a notice posted on INEC’s official social media platforms on Wednesday, September 10. According to…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Akure, Ondo State, has sentenced 22-year-old Emmanuel Godfrey to 18 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing 35 tubers of yam from a farm. Godfrey admitted to committing the theft, telling the court he acted out of hunger. According to the charge sheet, the incident occurred on August…
Nigeria has been ranked fourth worldwide for grave violations committed against school children in conflict zones, according to the United Nations Secretary-General’s 2024 report on Children and Armed Conflict, released in 2025. The report recorded 41,370 verified incidents of grave violations against children globally in 2024—the highest number in nearly 30 years. These violations include…
The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Nigeria has debunked widespread online reports claiming that new and stricter visa requirements have been introduced for Nigerian nationals. Speaking to BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, September 10, an official from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that no such restrictions exist and that Nigerians are not…
A Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the remand of Oruhu Emmanuel Odey, who is facing trial for allegedly impersonating a lawyer and defrauding a medical doctor of ₦18.5 million in a fraudulent property transaction. Odey was recently arrested by operatives from the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone XI, over…
