The federal government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement on Tuesday through a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the…
The National Association of Polytechnics Students (NAPS), has called for investigation alleged mismanagement of over N20 billion intervention fund for the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria (CTIN) in the last 10 years. President of NAPS, Ridwan Munirudeen, made the call in a press conference on Saturday in Kaduna. He said over N20 billion was contributed…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the arrest of its President, Joe Ajaero, describing it as a “brazen act of lawlessness and intimidation”. In a statement on Monday, the NLC said it has alerted all its affiliates, state councils and Nigerian workers to remain vigilant and on high alert. Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning at…
Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Alia Hyacinth has said that Nigeria’s diversity offers opportunities for the growth of the country if properly harnessed. Alia spoke on Thursday in Kaduna while delivering a lecture, “Our diversity, our strength,” organised by Arewa Think Tank to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. Alia lamented that diversity in…
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…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state has inaugurated some projects as part of activities marking his 100 days in office. On Friday, the governor inaugurated block of hostels at Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Kawo-Kaduna and the Zaria Metropolitan Authority Office Complex. Speaking on Friday while inaugurating the hostels at GGSS Kawo, Sani said the…
