Category: News
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KATSINA CHILDREN RAISE ALARM OVER CLIMATE THREATS IN SCHOOLS
From floods to poor sanitation, schoolchildren in Katsina say learning is now a daily risk. Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi LGA have called on authorities to urgently address worsening climate and environmental conditions affecting their safety and education. During an advocacy visit, the children warned that flooding, poor sanitation, and unsafe…
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UTME: JAMB RELEASES RESULTS FOR DAYS 2 & 3 OF 2026 EXAM
If you sat for UTME on April 17 or 18, your result is officially live just a text away! The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who wrote the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 17 and 18. According to JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, a total…
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ZAMFARA MOVES TO FIX EDUCATION CRISIS WITH SWEEPING REFORMS
Over half a million learners are in focus as Zamfara turns its “education emergency” declaration into real action on the ground. The Zamfara State Government says it has rolled out major education reforms aimed at fast-tracking the implementation of its state of emergency in the education sector. The Acting Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology,…
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SAFE CORRIDOR: PEACE DEAL OR RISKY RESET FOR NORTHEAST COMMUNITIES?
Guns are fading in Nigeria’s North-East—but trust is still on trial as former insurgents return home. In Borno State, Adamawa State and Yobe State, communities rebuilding after years of conflict are now grappling with the reintegration of ex-insurgents under Operation Safe Corridor. The Federal Government programme screens, rehabilitates and retrains low-risk former fighters before returning…
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ROAD TO CLOT: NEW DRIVE BRINGS HIDDEN BLEEDING DISORDERS INTO THE LIGHT
For many Nigerians, unexplained bleeding has gone on for years—misread, mistreated, and often undiagnosed. A new nationwide outreach, “Road to Clot: Reaching the Undiagnosed,” is changing that by taking screening for bleeding disorders like Haemophilia directly into communities. The initiative by the Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria aims to identify people living with prolonged or unexplained…
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WASTE CRISIS ALERT: EXPERTS DEMAND SKILLS SHAKE-UP IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
From building collapses to demolition debris, Nigeria’s waste problem is piling up—and experts say we’re not ready. The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria is calling for urgent reforms to tackle growing gaps in construction and demolition waste management across the country. AWAMN President Olugbenga Adebola says Nigeria lacks the technical skills and structured systems…
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ANAMBRA DECLARES DRAINAGE EMERGENCY AHEAD OF RAINS
With flood warnings flashing, Anambra is rolling out a statewide clean-up—and everyone is expected to join in. The Anambra Government has announced a sweeping environmental exercise, “Operation Clear Your Waterways 3.0,” aimed at clearing blocked drains and preventing flooding before the rains set in. Environment Ministry Permanent Secretary Tochukwu Obodogha said the clean-up begins April…
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DIRTY DEALS, QUICK ARRESTS: LAWMA CRACKS DOWN IN ALIMOSHO
Night raids, sealed shops, and arrests—Lagos isn’t joking about waste anymore. The Lagos Waste Management Authority has launched a tough enforcement sweep in Alimosho, arresting offenders and sealing properties over illegal waste disposal. Led by its Project W.I.S.E team, the operation hit hotspots around Ikotun, where a teenager was caught dumping refuse at night, while…
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C’RIVER TOLD: YOUR CREATIVE GOLDMINE IS STILL UNTAPPED
From film to photography, the money is there—but experts say Cross River isn’t cashing in yet. Media entrepreneur Obaji Akpet has urged the Cross River Government to stop playing small and unlock the state’s massive creative industry potential. Speaking at a seminar by the Peter Bello Foundation in Calabar, Akpet said overdependence on politics is…
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NOLLYWOOD THRILLER HITS GLOBAL STAGE WITH 7 NOMINATIONS
Before its official release, this Nigerian film is already making noise overseas. Nollywood political thriller “The Specialists” has landed a major international nod, securing selection and seven nominations at the International Black and Diversity Film Festival in Canada. Producer Paulgold Joseph said the recognition signals the film’s growing global appeal, even before hitting cinemas. Backed…
