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25/10/2025

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of school dropouts in Nigeria, with approximately 24 million pupils failing to advance to senior secondary level. This staggering statistic highlights the country's struggle to provide quality education, particularly in rural areas.

The government has established frameworks like the Child Rights Act and Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, but implementation remains a challenge. Poverty, death of parents, and poor infrastructure are among the key factors driving this trend.

To address this crisis, the government has launched initiatives such as the Home Grown School Feeding Programme, aiming to retain students in schools and recover 70% of dropouts. The Universal Basic Education Commission has also deployed the World Bank-sponsored Better Education Service Delivery for All strategy to reduce dropout numbers.

Poverty, financial constraints, and lack of basic amenities like chairs, tables, and proper roofing are forcing children to work instead of attending school. Socio-cultural norms, such as child marriage and preference for trade apprenticeships over formal education, also contribute to the high dropout rate. Insecurity, terrorism, and banditry in northern Nigeria further exacerbate the problem.

The situation demands urgent attention and collective action to ensure Nigeria's children receive the education they deserve.

24/10/2025

The National Board for Technical Education has issued a stern warning to all professional and examination bodies in Nigeria, cautioning them against the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, the board expressed concern over the activities of certain bodies that have been purporting to design, conduct, and award ND and HND certificates in various disciplines.

The NBTE described such actions as illegal and a clear violation of its establishing Act. According to the board, it remains the only body legally empowered to approve, accredit, and regulate all programs leading to the award of ND and HND certificates in Nigeria, as stipulated by the Federal Government Decree No. 9 of 1977, as amended by Act 16 of 1985.

The board further clarified that only accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, including polytechnics, colleges of nursing sciences, colleges of health, colleges of agriculture, and other specialized institutions that meet prescribed standards, are authorized to run ND and HND programs. The NBTE warned that it would not hesitate to take regulatory and legal action against any professional or examination body found engaging in such illegal practices.

The board urged all stakeholders and the public to take note and ensure strict compliance with established regulations governing technical education in the country.

24/10/2025

The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has announced a donation of ₦1 million to each family of the deceased victims and ₦500,000 to each of the injured survivors of the recent tanker explosion in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area. The governor made the announcement during a condolence visit to the affected community, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment and met with local leaders and residents.

Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Governor Bago prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment in hospitals in Bida and Abuja. He condemned the act of residents scooping fuel from fallen tankers, describing it as both dangerous and criminal. "It is a terrible thing that a truck will fall and people of the community will carry containers to scoop fuel. It is theft and must be addressed as such, and we can't encourage it," he warned.

The governor's donation is aimed at providing some solace to the affected families and individuals. While acknowledging that poor road conditions contributed to the tragedy, he urged residents to act responsibly and assist in rescue efforts during such emergencies rather than endanger their lives.

In a separate development, the governor revealed that business mogul Aliko Dangote has pledged to repair the Mokwa-Lambata Road, with work expected to commence soon. Additionally, the state government will build a new primary healthcare center in Essa Community to cater to their health needs.

The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Arah, had earlier confirmed that the death toll from the petrol tanker explosion had risen to 42, with 52 injured persons. The incident occurred on Tuesday when fire ignited and overpowered residents scooping petrol from a fallen tanker along the Bida-Badegi-Agaie road.

24/10/2025

Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich has been banned from competition for three years following a doping violation. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed that Chepngetich tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a banned diuretic that can be used to mask performance-enhancing drugs.

Chepngetich, 31, initially denied any wrongdoing, claiming she couldn't explain the positive result. However, she later admitted to taking her housemaid's medication, which contained HCTZ, when she fell ill two days prior to the test. The AIU deemed her actions reckless and indirectly intentional, leading to the ban.

Despite the ban, Chepngetich's achievements and world records set before March 14, 2025, remain valid. Her women's marathon world record of 2:09:56, set at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, will stand.

The AIU will continue investigating suspicious material recovered from Chepngetich's phone to determine if any other violations occurred. Chepngetich's ban highlights the ongoing issue of doping in elite Kenyan running, with many athletes facing sanctions in recent years .

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24/10/2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) has announced that the screening of aspirants seeking positions in the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, ahead of the party’s elective national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Chairman of the committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. He disclosed that Monday, October 27, 2025, has been fixed as the deadline for the submission of completed Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to the committee’s secretariat.

According to the statement, the screening exercise will be conducted at the National Convention Organising Committee Secretariat Conference Hall, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, beginning at 2 p.m. Fintiri further revealed that the Screening Appeal session has been scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025, also in Abuja.

“The screening of all aspirants for various national offices in the 2025 PDP Elective National Convention has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025,” the statement read in part. “The screening is to hold at the National Convention Organising Committee Secretariat Conference Hall, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, at 2 p.m., while the Screening Appeal has been slated for Thursday, 30th October, 2025.

“To this effect, Monday, 27th October, 2025, has been approved as the last date for the submission of already completed Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms by all aspirants to the NCOC Secretariat,” the statement added.

Fintiri urged all aspirants, critical stakeholders, and members of the PDP to take note of the announced dates and ensure full compliance with the schedule, emphasizing that the process is crucial to the smooth conduct of the forthcoming national convention.

24/10/2025

A Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and several protesters arrested during the protest in the Federal Capital Territory. The protesters, including Aloy Ejimakor, counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, his brother Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and 11 others, were arraigned on charges bordering on unlawful assembly and disturbance of public peace.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai'I'd, granted Sowore and the other protesters bail in the sum of ₦500,000 each, subject to the condition that they present a verified National Identification Number (NIN). The magistrate also directed the defendants to present their three-year tax clearance certificates and submit their passports as part of the bail conditions.

Sowore's arrest on Thursday by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force after leaving the Federal High Court in Abuja drew widespread criticism from civil society organisations and human rights groups. They described the arrest as another attempt to suppress dissent and silence activism. Sowore, a longtime advocate for democracy and social justice, has been a prominent figure in Nigeria's civil rights movement for over three decades.

23/10/2025

China has strongly opposed the recent US sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, stating that they have no basis in international law. The sanctions were imposed over Moscow's war in Ukraine, which China has maintained a neutral stance on.

China's foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, emphasized that dialogue and negotiations are the only feasible way to end the Ukraine crisis. He also criticized the European Union's sanctions on Chinese companies, saying Beijing will take necessary measures to safeguard its rights and interests.

Guo Jiakun stated that China is neither the creator of the Ukraine crisis nor a party to it, and urged the European side to stop making an issue out of China. The Chinese government will continue to oppose unilateral sanctions that are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council.

The US sanctions were announced by President Donald Trump after plans for a fresh summit with Vladimir Putin collapsed. China has refrained from condemning Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, maintaining its neutral stance on the war.

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23/10/2025

The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Miller Dantawaye, has taken swift action against a Divisional Police Officer in Ushafa Division who was captured on video slapping a young man during an arrest. The incident sparked widespread outrage after the footage surfaced on social media, prompting the police chief to order the officer's immediate redeployment.

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, described the officer's action as unacceptable and contrary to the ethics of the Nigeria Police Force. According to Adeh, the commissioner strongly condemned the officer's behavior, stating that it fell short of the high standards of discipline, civility, and professionalism expected of police officers.

The officer has been redeployed to the headquarters pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the incident. The commissioner warned all Divisional Police Officers and their subordinates to remain professional and courteous while performing their duties, stressing that any act of misconduct or abuse of power would attract strict disciplinary action.

The police chief also emphasized the importance of mutual respect and cooperation between law enforcement officers and the public in maintaining public safety and community policing efforts in the FCT. He urged residents to report any suspicious activities or misconduct, reassuring them that administrative disciplinary steps would be taken against any erring officers.

23/10/2025

In a dramatic turn of events, Kanu Agabi, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has withdrawn his representation in the ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. When the case was called on Thursday, Agabi informed the court that he would no longer be representing Kanu, stating that the defendant had decided to take back the case from them. This development was followed by the announcement of withdrawal by all the Senior Advocates of Nigeria involved in the case.

Confirming the development, Kanu told the court that he would be representing himself for now, although he noted that this position might change later. The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, offered to assign a lawyer to represent Kanu, but the defendant declined. Kanu then proceeded to argue that the court lacked jurisdiction to try him, as part of his defense.

This development comes after Justice Omotosho had granted Kanu six consecutive days, starting from October 23, to open and close his defense in view of the accelerated hearing earlier granted in the case. Notably, Kanu had listed several high-profile individuals, including former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and former Chief of Army Staff Gen Tukur Buratai, among others, as part of his witnesses.

23/10/2025

Activist and publisher, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday arrested by armed policemen within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The arrest occurred shortly after he appeared at the court to show solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Sowore, who has been one of the most vocal advocates for Kanu’s release, was reportedly apprehended by security operatives who insisted that he must accompany them to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. When confronted on the reason for the arrest, one of the officers stated that they were acting on the direct instruction of the Commissioner of Police, saying, “The Commissioner of Police said we should bring you to the office.”

Despite Sowore’s objection to the lack of a formal letter of invitation, he insisted that his lawyer must be present before he would comply. He was eventually taken away in a police van, surrounded by armed personnel.

Confirming the incident, human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong condemned the development in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, describing the arrest as unjust and baseless. Effiong wrote, “The arrest of Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja moments ago is preposterous. The police and the Tinubu regime are making a mockery of our judicial system. He should be freed immediately. Stop the shenanigans.”

Sowore’s arrest comes just days after he led a protest in Abuja on Monday, October 20, as part of the nationwide demonstrations demanding the release of the IPOB leader. The protest, which spread to several parts of the country, led to the arrest of Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, his brother, Emmanuel Kanu, and ten other persons, who were later remanded at Kuje Prison.

23/10/2025

The Dangote Group has issued a statement denying reports that a truck involved in a fatal road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, belonged to the company. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, claimed the lives of at least eight people, including a pregnant woman, after a truck loaded with cement allegedly lost control and rammed into several roadside shops.

According to the company, independent checks on the vehicle's registration revealed that the truck was not part of the Dangote fleet. The truck, with plate number JJJ 365 XB, was reportedly owned and operated by an independent logistics company with no affiliation to Dangote Group. The company clarified that the truck was not conveying any Dangote products but was instead transporting crushed stones in reused sacks bearing various brand names.

Dangote Industries emphasized that its trucks are always properly branded and tracked under a strict management system, ensuring that all its vehicles are operated by trained personnel under rigorous safety and compliance standards. The company noted that genuine Dangote trucks carry distinct company markings and fleet numbers, making them easily identifiable.

The company expressed sympathy for those affected by the tragedy and urged the public and the media to verify information before linking any vehicle to Dangote Group. "While the company deeply sympathises with all those affected by the incident, it urges members of the public and the media to verify information before attributing ownership or involvement to Dangote Group," the statement read.

Dangote Industries reaffirmed its commitment to public safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible corporate citizenship across all its operations in Nigeria and beyond. The company advised media organizations to refrain from using images of Dangote-branded trucks in connection with accidents or incidents unrelated to its operations.

23/10/2025

Brigadier-General Nicholas Nemetne Rume assumed command as the 23rd Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ilorin, on October 22, 2025, during a formal handing-over ceremony at the Brigade Headquarters, Sobi Cantonment. The ceremony marked the transition from his predecessor, Brigadier-General Ezra Bawa Barkins, and featured the signing of handing-over notes, a farewell address, and the symbolic presentation and hoisting of the new command flag.

In his inaugural remarks, Brigadier-General Rume pledged to intensify operations against banditry, kidnapping, and illegal mining in Kwara, Kogi, and Niger states. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, discipline, and collaboration with other security agencies to achieve lasting peace and protect territorial integrity. The new commander also commended Brigadier-General Barkins for the brigade's achievements under his leadership and vowed to build on existing successes.

The 22 Armoured Brigade remains a key operational formation in the North-Central region, supporting joint security efforts to curb criminal networks and restore stability. The Nigerian Army's recent leadership reshuffle underscores its commitment to enhancing command efficiency and regional security.

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