For the third time, court denies bail to Mamu, standing trial for alleged terrorism financing 

A federal high court in Abuja on Wednesday refused to grant bail to the publisher of Desert Herald newspaper, Tukur Mamau, standing trial on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing, among other offences. In a ruling, the presiding judge, Mohammed Umar, dismissed Mamu’s fresh bail application despite his claims of deteriorating health. The…

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Credit in mathematics not a requirement for admission into arts courses, but students must take it at O’level – FG clarifies

The Federal Government has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examinations. This follows public misinterpretation of the recently announced review of admission requirements into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued Sunday, the Federal Ministry of Education clarified that the revised framework only affects…

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Kaduna, WHO, UNICEF launch measles, rubella vaccination campaign targeting 4.2m children 

The Kaduna State Government has launched an integrated measles and rubella vaccination campaign aimed at reaching over 4.2 million children across its 23 local government areas. The 10-day exercise, which began on October 18, 2025, is being carried out in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and…

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