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South-West Summit Demands State Police, Security Reform

Nigerian Senate and South-West leaders unite at Lagos security summit, calling for state police, tech-driven Amotekun, and community-focused strategies to combat rising insecurity. A collaborative approach is essential for safeguarding the region.

FG Denies Ordering Nationwide School Closure

Federal Government denies circulating reports about school closures starting November 24, 2025. Ministry confirms fake news, urges public to verify information from official channels.

Hearing-Impaired Seek Recognition, Empowerment in Nigeria

The Deaf Supporters Development Initiative calls on President Tinubu and Nigerians for employment opportunities and a permanent secretariat for the deaf community ahead of International Day for Persons with Disabilities.

Nigeria Ends Mother Tongue Education Policy

Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.

Man Asks Oxford to Add 'Yerima' to Dictionary

A Nigerian man's viral Facebook post demands Oxford Dictionary include 'Yerima' with grammatical examples. His creative definitions spark nationwide reactions online.

44 Lawmakers Call for Nnamdi Kanu's Release

44 federal lawmakers from across Nigeria have written to President Tinubu, demanding Nnamdi Kanu's release and political dialogue to address Southeast tensions and national unity.

Healthcare Crisis for Nigeria's Deaf Community

9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.

Emadeb Records First Oil Production from Ibom Field

Emadeb Exploration and Production Company Limited has commenced commercial oil production from Ibom Field PPL 236, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria's upstream oil sector and indigenous operators.

Don Urges Reversal of Language Policy Suspension

Professor Aderemi Obilana calls on Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa to reverse the suspension of Nigeria's National Language Policy, citing UNESCO research and global best practices.

Legit.ng's Salisu Ibrahim wins INMA Africa scholarship

Salisu Ibrahim, Head of Hausa Desk at Legit.ng, has been selected for INMA's inaugural Africa Emerging Leaders Scholarship among 17 media professionals. Discover how this achievement highlights indigenous-language journalism.

British Council Trains 1M English Teachers in Africa

The British Council provides free professional development resources to over one million English teachers across sub-Saharan Africa annually. Learn how this initiative is transforming education.

FG Cancels Mother Tongue Policy for English

The Federal Government has cancelled the national policy on indigenous languages in schools. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa announced English will now be the primary medium of instruction from pre-primary to tertiary levels to improve learning outcom

Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Tesla Package Approved

Tesla shareholders have approved Elon Musk's historic compensation package worth nearly $1 trillion, causing the billionaire's net worth to surge dramatically. Discover how this decision impacts Musk's wealth and Tesla's future.

Ned Nwoko Accused in Mother-in-Law Arrest Drama

Explosive family drama unfolds as Senator Ned Nwoko faces accusations of orchestrating the arrest of his mother-in-law, Rita Daniels, revealing deep tensions in the high-profile marriage to Nollywood star Regina Daniels.

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