The Anambra State Government has banned the distribution of food items and other gifts to street beggars in public spaces, particularly under the Aroma Bridge in Awka, the state capital, and other locations.   The state government also banned all forms of public begging, loitering, and street trading beneath ...

  Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has confirmed that over 60 bandits were killed during the recent attack on Mansur Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area.   The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, also claimed the lives of vigilantes and civilians.   During a condolence visit to the affected ...

  US President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed talk of seeking a third term in office, which is barred by the Constitution, in a highly political address to US troops in Qatar.   Speaking to uniformed soldiers at the Al Udeid base, Trump again falsely claimed to have won the ...

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the United Kingdom would begin talks with other countries on establishing “return hubs” for failed asylum seekers as part of efforts to tackle irregular migration.   Speaking during an official visit to Albania, Starmer told GB News, “What now we want ...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has applauded the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Ishaq Oloyede, for his transparent and accountable leadership in addressing issues surrounding the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results.   In a letter dated May ...

  The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party has said it will adopt a consensus mode of primaries to choose its candidates for the July 12 Local Government election in the state.   The Lagos State Publicity Secretary of NNPP, Mr Richard Benson, disclosed this in an ...

  The Lagos State Government has restricted working hours on building sites statewide to the hours of 7.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Saturday.   This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, in Alausa on Thursday.   He said, “The restriction order ...

  The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the development and deployment of information technology to advance education in Nigeria.   Minister of Education Dr. Olatunji Alausa gave this assurance at the 2025 Information Technology Professional Assembly held at the NAF conference centre, Abuja, saying the government was aware ...

  The Kogi Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, has said that strong synergy between the Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Navy, particularly the Marine Police, would enhance waterways security in Nigeria.   The commissioner said this when Students of Junior Course 99 (JC 99) of the Nigerian Navy Department of ...

  The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Government High School and Government Day Secondary School, Adeta, Ilorin, following repeated incidents of student unrest.   This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, ...