BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a major step toward stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, the Federal Government is set to introduce the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). The pioneering initiative is designed to empower students across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions …

…Says, “Schools Without Certified Teachers To Lose Accreditation By 2027” BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a decisive move to reform Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government has directed that secondary school teachers must obtain proper certification or risk their schools losing the right to serve as examination …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In fulfillment of its commitment to deepen democratic participation and broaden access to the dividends of democracy, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve as change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state. Announcing the initiative in a statement, the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  The Southern Summit of Former Legislators has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The former legislators made the adoption in a communiqué issued at the end of the Southern Summit of former legislators, held on Saturday at the June …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  The Ogun State Government has placed a ban on extravagant graduation ceremonies across schools in the state, restricting such celebrations to only pupils completing Primary Six, JSS3, and SS3. Announcing the directive, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said the move …

  …Attends Isheri High Court Building Handover, 24th African Real Estate Society Conference BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland on Friday, September 13, 2025 highlighted the need for continuous collaboration in promoting …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has announced plans to embark on comprehensive road maintenance works across the state, assuring that every local government will benefit from the programme. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Works, Engr. Babatunde Adesina, disclosed this during an inspection tour …

PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – Residents of Port Harcourt were left horrified after police confirmed the arrest of a medical doctor accused of killing a 20-year-old pregnant woman and selling her newborn. The heartbreaking case has sparked outrage and fear, with many questioning how someone entrusted with saving lives …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, has reaffirmed that the judiciary remains a cornerstone of democracy, entrusted with the sacred duty of dispensing justice without fear or favour. The monarch made …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has expressed profound grief over the tragic fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Lagos Island on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, resulting in the loss of several staff members. In a deeply emotional message to employees, Elumelu described the incident …