A Nigerian mathematics teacher, Esomnofu Chidiebube Ifechukwu, has stirred conversations online after opening up about his bitter experience marking WAEC examination scripts, a job he says left him drained, underpaid, and disrespected. In a viral Facebook post, Chidiebube recounted his last stint with the West African Examinations Council in 2019, describing it as deeply unpleasant
June 13, 2025 India is mourning the loss of over 70 lives after a tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, June 12. Flight AI‑171, which was bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff, sending shockwaves across the global aviation community. According to preliminary reports, the aircraft developed serious technical difficulties shortly after
An Air India flight en route from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday following a bomb threat onboard, according to the Airports of Thailand. The flight, operated by an Airbus A320, had just departed from Phuket when the pilot alerted air traffic control that a bomb threat
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olushola Oladoja, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a “remarkable achievement”, the sustenance of two consecutive academic years without disruption in the nation’s tertiary education system. Speaking in Abuja, Oladoja lauded the Federal Government’s efforts in fostering
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has taken a bold step toward industrial revitalization by making a formal offer to acquire the long-abandoned Star Paper Mill in Aba, with the intention of restoring the once-thriving facility to operational status. Governor Otti revealed the move as part of his administration’s broader economic recovery and industrialization agenda,
In a decisive move against counterfeit pharmaceuticals, the Delta State Government, in partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has uncovered an illegal drug manufacturing facility engaged in the repackaging of expired and banned ingestible products. The illicit operation was discovered during a joint surveillance and enforcement exercise. Several
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to revoke the titles of more than 3,300 property owners—including diplomatic missions and corporate entities—over non-payment of ground rent. According to FCTA officials, the affected individuals and organizations failed to settle statutory land use charges despite multiple notices and extended deadlines. The administration emphasized that this
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Chief Olu Samuel Ogbemudia, popularly known as “Uncle Sam,” on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing him as an eminent statesman and a towering icon of Nigerian journalism. In a congratulatory message released by the Presidency, Tinubu lauded Uncle Sam’s enduring legacy in the media
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), a key initiative aimed at enhancing access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. In a significant development, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has been appointed as the Chairman
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has convened a high-level strategic workshop aimed at formulating its Operational Plan for 2025. The session, held in Abuja, brought together senior management staff, emergency response stakeholders, and technical partners to review current capacities and chart a proactive course for disaster preparedness and response in the coming year. Director-General
