By Femi Anamelechi The long controversy on what should be the standard age requirements for Tertiary institutions admission has finally been put to rest As Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, made this disclosure during the opening session of the…
By Femi Anamelechi The APC led government of President Bola’ Ahmed Tinubu has rejected a report published by the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) on July 7 2025The report titled: “How Nigeria Can Unleash Its Economic Potential,” had warned that the impact of government’s policies had been slow in reducing inflation, tackling poverty, or strengthening…
By Dennis Onifade In the fast-paced, high-stakes sphere of government communication, few roles are as demanding as that of a governor’s Press Secretary. The position requires sharp intellect, untiring agility, and the savvy to maintain a delicate balance between media relations, strategic messaging, and personal integrity. For the past three years, Christian Aburime, Press Secretary…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) continue to achieve landmark performance as Kano/Jigawa Area Command recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit financial flows with the interception of over N653 million worth of undeclared foreign currencies at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The seizure was announced on Monday, 8…
By Christian ABURIME As the 2025 Anambra State governorship election draws closer, political candidates are crisscrossing the state, making promises and rallying support. Yet, while opposition candidates are deep in campaign mode, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is taking a different approach, one that demonstrates his commitment to good governance over routine politics. That is…
By Femi Anamelechi There is growing public outrage over the alleged assault of an Aba Power staff member, Miss Ubochi Onyinyechi, by Mr. Chidi Ehiemere, a former Auditor General of Abia State. Mr. Ehiemere, who also previously served as Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area and is an elder in the United Evangelical Church (Qua…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Chairman, Board of Fellows, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Uche Apakama, during the week disclosed that over 40 million Nigerians are suffering from various mental illnesses induced by drug abuse.This revelation was made at the 7th Public Lecture, organized by the Board of Fellows of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, that took…
By Femi Anamelechi Fatus Keyamo (SAN) the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development paid a working visit to Sokoto State, where he commissioned the newly constructed access road leading to the Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.The Minister also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new protocol lounge at the airport as…
By Femi Anamelechi The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of one Abdullahi Haladu, before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna Metropolis for land fraud. He was prosecuted on an amended three-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and cheating…
By Femi Anamelechi The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu disclosed this during a Media Briefing on 3rd July 2025 at the Artea Command office in Lagos. CAC Babatunde Olomu said the Apapa Area Command intercepted contraband items worth N9.26billion and shutdown 3 bonded terminals over infractions, including evasion of Customs duties,…
