In a major policy shift aimed at widening access to tertiary education, the Federal Government has announced that Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory subject for candidates seeking admission into non-science courses in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The new policy, unveiled on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, marks a significant departure from longstanding…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), appealed to politicians to focus on issue based campaigns and avoid personal attacks and character assassination. Chairman of the association, Rev. Yakubu Pam, made the appeal at a three -day special prayer summit on Thursday in Kaduna, ahead…
The federal government has instituted a suit at the Supreme Court against the 36 state governors in the country, seeking full autonomy for local governments. The suit marked SC/CV/343/2024, was instituted on behalf of the federal government by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). A copy of the…
A passenger train, traveling from Abuja to Kaduna, derailed on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded. Casualty figures were unknown as details of the incident were sketchy. The train reportedly derailed after missing a point with several coaches tumbling. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. The statement signed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, declared Piket Plang, a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Plateau Central Senatorial election. INEC Returning Officer, Dr. Jimam Lar, declared that Diket, a former member of the Plateau state House of Assembly, scored 131,129 votes, to defeat Yohanna Gotom of…
Over 200 people are reported to have been killed by fleeing bandits in Zamfara communities while several others were said to be missing. The killings according to The Punch newspapers took place in communities in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of the state. The newspaper gathered that the bandits, who were fleeing as a…
