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The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all students sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), despite recent adjustments to admission requirements for Arts and Humanities programmes in tertiary institutions. This clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the spokesperson of […]

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described as “not nice” the prospect of Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Hungary, an EU member state, for talks on Ukraine. Her reaction came on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to meet Putin in Budapest to discuss potential peace […]

Residents of Afon community in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State have commended the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, for facilitating the construction of three boreholes in the area. The community said the water projects have provided reliable access to clean and safe drinking […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its campaign to promote patriotism and civic values among Nigerian children as its Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, hosted pupils from two Abuja schools at the Agency’s headquarters. The interactive session featured discussions on national values, respect for national symbols, and responsible citizenship. Issa-Onilu […]

The Kwara State Government has commenced an enforcement drive against facilities violating environmental regulations on noise pollution within the Ilorin metropolis. During the operation on Monday, six facilities were sealed for failing to comply with prescribed noise limits. Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, said the exercise followed numerous […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran labour activist and human rights campaigner, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, describing him as a steadfast defender of workers’ rights and social justice. Aremu, aged 65, reportedly died on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, after being struck by a hit-and-run […]

  A powerful microburst and thunderstorm swept through Tempe, Arizona, on Monday afternoon, leaving more than 130 people displaced and causing extensive damage to several apartment buildings, according to city officials. The storm, which began around 1 p.m. local time and lasted for over three hours, brought intense winds and […]

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has described citizen trust as Nigeria’s most vital security asset, stressing that no security architecture can succeed without public confidence and collaboration. Speaking at the October National Joint Security Briefing held at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Issa-Onilu […]