FG Integrates Plumbing, Hairstyling, and Other Skills into Basic School Curriculum

Starting January 2025, Nigerian pupils will be required to acquire at least two vocational skills as part of the restructured basic education curriculum The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a groundbreaking update to the basic school curriculum, introducing vocational subjects such as plumbing, hairstyling, and solar installation. This new curriculum, set to take effect…

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Rivers Assembly Declares Seats of Fubara Allies Vacant Amid Legislative Absence

Loyalists of former Governor Wike lead the charge to declare seats vacant for pro-Fubara lawmakers over prolonged absenteeism The Rivers Assembly has taken decisive action by declaring the seats of several pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant. The move, led by the Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, saw the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie, among…

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World Bank Urges Nigerian Government to Channel Oil Wealth Towards Citizens’ Welfare

World Bank presents a seven-point strategy to Nigeria for long-term economic growth, emphasizing equitable distribution of oil wealth to benefit the broader population The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize oil wealth for Nigerians’ welfare, encouraging leaders to channel the country’s abundant oil revenues towards benefiting all citizens rather than just…

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Ngwa People to Establish Accountability Framework for Office Holders

In a significant move aimed at fostering accountability and leadership transparency, prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Paul Ananaba, has called for greater scrutiny of public office holders from Ngwaland. Speaking on behalf of the Ngwa community, Ananaba emphasized that leaders would be closely monitored to ensure their policies and performances align with the…

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Nigeria Plunged Into Darkness as National Grid Collapses Again

Widespread blackout reported after another national grid collapse, with power disruptions across several states Nigeria has once again been plunged into darkness following a collapse of the national grid on Monday, October 14, 2024. This latest grid failure has resulted in widespread power outages across the country, disrupting daily activities and adding to the existing…

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NNPCL Agrees to Supply Petrol to Independent Marketers at N995/Litre

Following the Department of State Services’ intervention, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited will now sell petrol to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria at N995 per litre The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially agreed to supply Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at…

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PDP Leadership Clash Escalates as Governors Struggle to Resolve Internal Crisis

PDP factions clash as governors fail to resolve leadership disputes, deepening the internal crisis within the party The ongoing PDP leadership crisis deepened as two rival factions, led by acting National Chairmen Yayari Mohammed and Umar Damagum, continued to clash over the control of the party. Despite intervention efforts by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…

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