Senate President Godswill Akpabio and First Lady Remi Tinubu have joined other prominent Nigerians in praising workers during the 2025 May Day celebrations. Workers’ Day, which is celebrated on May 1 in Nigeria, is to highlight the contributions of workers to the development of the nation. In separate messages to mark the day, Akpabio and…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, does not require any alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or backing from prominent politicians like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election. In an…
In a renewed drive to enhance professionalism and investigative efficiency, the Kano State Police Command has launched a specialized capacity-building training program for officers and personnel of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The training, which commenced on Tuesday, April 29, aligns with a broader directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, aimed at equipping…
When news broke that U.S. President Joe Biden might attend the Pope’s funeral, the world seemed to split into two camps: those who shrugged and moved on, and those who leaned in, whispering, “Now that… that’s a big deal.” But why? Why should it matter that a president attends a funeral — even if it’s…
Japa: Leaving Family Behind Was Hard, But I Had to Go Where Things Work – UK-based Nigerian I didn’t want to leave. If I’m being honest, I still don’t know how I found the strength to walk away from everything I knew — the smells of my mother’s cooking, the sound of my father’s radio…
The streets of Abuja saw a wave of unity and resolve on Thursday as primary school teachers and Area Council workers took part in a peaceful protest, demanding better treatment and immediate action on long-standing issues. The demonstration was organized under the joint banner of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Nigeria Union…
Rachaels Knowledge Reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports suggesting that candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are restricted to writing the exam only in the state where they registered. The board described such claims as misleading and false. In a statement issued by Dr. Fabian Benjamin, Public…
Abuja, Nigeria – April 10, 2025 – Over 211,000 candidates across Nigeria participated in the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday. This figure represents approximately 10.4% of the total 2,030,627 applicants expected to sit for the main UTME scheduled for April 25. JAMB…
Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, has announced the implementation of a strict “no school fees, no exam” policy for the upcoming first semester examinations, set to begin on April 22, 2025. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, made the announcement during a pre-examination roadshow on the main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday, aimed at sensitizing students…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results for the 2025 first series of the Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, commonly known as WAEC GCE. The announcement was made by the Head of National Office (HNO) of WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Amos Angut, in a statement issued by the Head…
