The Federal Government has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students registering for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), despite recent adjustments to tertiary admission requirements. The clarification follows public outrage over an earlier announcement by the Federal Ministry of Education on October 14, which appeared to suggest that Mathematics …
Security operatives have fired live bullets to disperse protesters demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in Abuja on Monday. The protesters, led by human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, had converged around the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in the Central Area district as early as 6:50 a.m. …
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released official guidelines on the correct rendition and recitation of Nigeria’s national anthem and pledge at public and official events across the country. In a public notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the agency urged Nigerians to “kindly take note of the correct protocol …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four places to 41st position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, moving back into Africa’s top five. The new FIFA rankings, released on Friday, marked a significant improvement for Nigeria's Super Eagles, which have climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, now …
The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to provide pro bono legal services to inmates awaiting trial and empower those who have completed their sentences. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Thursday after an unscheduled visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje …
In a high-stake session at the National Assembly on Thursday, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), faced intense scrutiny from senators as he sought confirmation. The hearing, held before a Senate Committee of the Whole, featured probing questions about his past affiliations, plans for electoral reform, …
In Nigeria today, the idea of paying between ₦3 million and ₦20 million, or even more, annually for a child's education in elite private schools is no longer a rarity—it has become the norm for those who seek what they deem a superior form of learning. Institutions like Charterhouse Lagos, British International School, Lekki British …
The Federal Government has removed Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for university admission in non-science courses, following the approval of a sweeping reform of entry requirements across all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The new policy, announced on Tuesday by the Ministry of Education, seeks to democratise access to higher education and expand opportunities for qualified …
In a night that showcased both brilliance and heartbreak, Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational hat-trick to lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in their final Group C 2026 World Cup qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Yet the triumph proved bittersweet as South Africa’s 3–0 win …
Nigeria kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive with a nervy 2–1 victory at Polokwane City, yet the manner of the result exposed problems that could prove decisive when Group C reaches its final day. A Troost-Ekong penalty and a Victor Osimhen-created assist for Akor Adams secured three points, but they did not settle the …
