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.
Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.
Kebbi State House of Assembly suspends Fakai Local Council Chairman Muhammad Fawa for six months over corruption, theft of transformers, and illegal farmland allocations. Read full details.
CBN executives and economic experts emphasize urgent need for coordinated monetary and fiscal policies to achieve Nigeria's economic stability. Learn about the new framework.
President Tinubu's suspension of 15% tariff on petrol and diesel marks historic shift from monopoly control. Nigerians celebrate people-centered leadership after 26 years of economic dominance.
APC National Working Committee declares Senator Gbenga Daniel remains bona fide party member, rejecting Ogun State chapter's suspension over alleged anti-party activities. Read full details.
FOBTOB condemns Nigeria's Senate-approved ban on sachet alcohol, warning of massive job losses and dangerous alternatives. Industry faces N2 trillion investment threat.
FOBTOB warns Nigeria's N2 trillion beverage sector faces collapse from the sachet alcohol ban, threatening 5.5 million jobs. Urges Senate to reconsider.
Federal Government halts NIHOTOUR enforcement nationwide pending regulatory review. Minister Hannatu Musawa acts on industry complaints about heavy-handed operations. Full details on the tourism sector shake-up.
Three PDP governors absent from crucial Ibadan convention as party suspends Wike, Fayose. Internal crisis deepens with INEC observers missing. Full details inside.
Fresh hope emerges as FIFA may reverse Wilfred Ndidi's suspension for Nigeria's World Cup playoff final against DR Congo. Get the latest updates on this dramatic development.
Victor Osimhen and seven other Super Eagles players risk suspension in World Cup playoff final against DR Congo. Nigeria's World Cup hopes hang in balance.
A man was arrested in Parkgate, KZN after stabbing his Zimbabwean friend multiple times during an alcohol-fueled argument about his mother. Read the full details of this violent incident.
Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi following sexual misconduct allegations and resurfaced controversial tweets. Lawyer Deji Adeyanju calls for police investigation.
Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi faces suspension as 2011 blog post discussing bisexual desires and sexual fantasies about male colleague resurfaces. Company launches internal investigation.
Benue State House of Assembly suspends former Majority Leader Saater Tiseer and Minority Leader Michael Audu for gross misconduct. Learn the full details behind this political development.
New disturbing Instagram posts from suspended Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi emerge online, intensifying scrutiny. Company confirms suspension pending investigation into online allegations.
Katsina State Hisbah Board has destroyed over 120 cartons of seized alcoholic drinks in Funtua as part of ongoing enforcement against substances prohibited under Islamic law. Read more about the state's moral cleansing campaign.
Nigeria's House of Representatives suspends WAEC's 2026 CBT exams, mandating nationwide digital infrastructure upgrades in schools. Read the full story on the legislative intervention.
Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi after viral tweets about s3x with minors and colleagues. Company launches investigation as African tech faces accountability crisis.
Nigerian manufacturers demand reversal of sachet alcohol ban, warning of massive job losses and economic damage. MAN argues ban contradicts existing policies.
Nigerian lawmakers demand suspension of WAEC's computer-based testing for 2026 WASSCE, citing inadequate infrastructure in schools that could lead to mass student failure. Read full details.
Civil society group Stand Up Nigeria condemns NAFDAC's ban on sachet alcohol, warning of 500,000 job losses and ₦1.9 trillion economic damage. Read the full details.
Manufacturers Association warns NAFDAC's December 31 ban on sachet and PET bottle alcohol could eliminate 500,000 jobs and N1.9 trillion investments. MAN urges Senate reconsideration.
The Nigerian government has suspended the controversial 15% import duty on petrol and diesel. Experts predict this decision will lead to a significant drop in fuel prices across Nigeria. Read more for full analysis.
Federal government suspends 15% import duty on petrol and diesel through NMDPRA. Move aims to prevent price hikes and ensure adequate supply during peak demand period.
Turkish football faces moral crisis as over 1,000 players suspended in betting scandal. National team defender among those implicated. Read full details.
Carew and Co, Bangladesh's only licensed distillery, reports record $10M profit despite operating in Muslim-majority country. Alcohol sales restricted to permit holders.
NAFDAC announces December 2025 deadline for complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles under 200ml to curb youth addiction and social vices.
NAFDAC issues urgent warning about Japata Alcoholic Bitters contaminated with cannabis. Lab tests show mice died within 5 minutes. Production facility shut down, owner on the run.
NAFDAC orders a complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml by December 2025 to protect public health, especially minors.