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By Peter Omopo Lagos, September 9, 2025 — Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resumed public activities after taking a brief medical rest over the weekend. Obi had announced on Saturday that he was suspending all engagements, both within and outside Nigeria, on the advice of his doctor after falling ill at a tourism event in Enugu on Friday. “I am complying with my doctor’s advice and will be taking a short rest, during which I will not be able to meet up with scheduled engagements,” he said in a post on his…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The Federal Government has unveiled the official list of approved subjects for the revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, cautioning schools, teachers, and parents against circulating fake versions. The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) announced the reforms in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Professor Salisu Shehu, on September 8. The changes, introduced under the Federal Ministry of Education’s National Education Sector Reform Initiatives (NESRI), are intended to reduce curriculum overload and improve learning outcomes nationwide. “We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake…

By Peter Omopo Bloemfontein, September 9, 2025 — Nigerians living in South Africa have mobilised in large numbers to cheer the Super Eagles as they face the Bafana Bafana in a decisive FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein today. Dr. Frank Onyekwelu, President-General of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), confirmed the mobilisation in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. “We are eager for victory and for Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup. Nigerians here have been fully mobilised to come out and support the Super Eagles in today’s match,” Onyekwelu said.…

By Peter Omopo Bauchi, September 9, 2025 — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the disbursement of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship programme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already released to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, disclosed this at a press briefing on Tuesday, describing the intervention as historic in both scale and impact. According to him, a total of 21,901 students applied for the scheme, while 19,546 verified beneficiaries have so far received ₦801.26 million across 154 tertiary institutions…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The National Assembly has ruled out the immediate return of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) to legislative duties, insisting that her six-month suspension remains in force pending a Court of Appeal ruling. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, the Senate acknowledged Akpoti-Uduaghan’s notification of her intention to resume on September 4 — the date she claimed marked the end of her suspension. However, the Senate clarified that her suspension, which took effect on March 6, 2025, is still…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has declared that its nationwide strike will continue following the breakdown of conciliation talks with the Dangote refinery. The peace meeting, convened on Monday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, ended in deadlock after both parties clashed over the unionisation of tanker drivers at the refinery. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, speaking on Arise News Television on Tuesday, accused Dangote management of rejecting recognised oil and gas unions while allegedly attempting to create an alternative drivers’ association. He added that…

By Peter Omopo London, September 9, 2025 — Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has warned that the United Kingdom risks a repeat of the 1976 sterling crisis if the Labour government fails to implement a clear growth strategy. Her comments come amid growing turbulence in bond markets, with UK borrowing costs recently reaching their highest level in 27 years before easing. Speaking on Tuesday, Badenoch said several economic indicators suggest Britain could eventually be forced to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “We are not growing enough. If Labour continues with no plan for growth, we’ll end up going…

Show Airs LIVE from UBS Arena on Monday, September 8th at 01:00 WAT on MTV (DStv Channel 130) Request Pre-Show + Live Show Broadcast Viewing Links The 2025 MTV “VMAs” today announced a slew of superstar names joining an all-star presenters lineup, plus hosts and performers for the LIVE “VMAs” Pre-Show and Extended Play Stage, presented by Doritos®. Hosted by LL COOL J, music’s most iconic night is LIVE coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena, airing on Monday, September 8 at 01:00 WAT on MTV (DStv Channel 130). “VMAs” Presenters include: Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore,…

Knorr, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, marked this year’s World Jollof Day 2025 with a campaign that celebrated both the taste of Jollof and the many stories and traditions behind it. Through “Knorr World Jollof – Jollof Your Way: Your Story, Your Pot,” the brand invited Nigerians to show how Jollof is made, and enjoyed in their own unique way. To kick off the campaign, 19 creators and collaborators, all co wing(wo)men of Knorr, shared their personal Jollof stories, opening their pots and hearts to show how the dish takes on different flavours, meanings, and traditions across households. From childhood memories…

By Peter Omopo Sokoto, September 7, 2025 — The Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Professor Bashir Garba, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education policies, describing them as impactful and transformative for Nigeria’s higher education sector. Garba made the commendation on Saturday during the university’s combined 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony, held at the institution’s main campus. “The Tinubu administration’s commitment to revitalising public universities has already begun to yield positive results,” the vice chancellor stated. “From improved funding frameworks to policy reforms aimed at enhancing academic quality and institutional autonomy, this dispensation is laying a…