In a bid to boost academic excellence and curb distractions, the Anambra State Government has prohibited students from using mobile phones in schools. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed that the ban was necessitated by the alarming rate at which students were becoming increasingly distracted by social media and other phone-related activities.
Forty Nigerian nationals have been deported from Algeria as part of a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the North African country. The deported Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. According to reports, the deportees were arrested by Algerian authorities for residing in the country without valid documents. Many
The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, in a move announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The decision was attributed to Rasool’s alleged disdain for both the United States and President Donald Trump. Rubio declared Rasool “persona non grata” in a post on X, accusing him of being a
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has celebrated the remarkable achievements of two outstanding University of Lagos graduates, Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, by appointing them as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State. The duo, who achieved an exceptional Grade Point Average of 5.0 each during the university’s 55th convocation, were further honored with monetary rewards
14/03/2025 Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s new set of millionaires are emerging from non-traditional sources and means of wealth creation. A new report by Cowrywise reveals that a fresh wave of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) that are emerging in Nigeria, are deriving their riches from technology, fintech, and the creative industry. Unlike the traditional avenues synonymous with
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere 14/03/2025 Sadaqah Means Voluntary acts of Charity in Islam. It means “Righteous,” coined from the Arabic word “Sidq”(Truthfulness). Sadaqah is different from Zakat. While Zakat is compulsory, Sadaqah is Voluntary. Kindness to others, generosity, and giving are essential values in Islam. Two types of sadaqah Sadaqah is whatever you give out of free
The trial of the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, for alleged non-disclosure of his assets resumed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. A witness, Mr. Ahmed Yero, a Chief Investigator with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), detailed how investigations revealed that Kyari received over N200 million through 10 different bank
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of Enugu State that there is no cause for alarm despite the anticipated heavy movement of troops and equipment, along with the sound of gunfire, between March 17 and March 20. In a statement issued in Enugu on Thursday, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82
President Bola Tinubu has approved the disbursement of over N700bn to tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in 2025, with each benefiting university expected to receive N2.8bn. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, announced this during the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja on Thursday. Echono
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has reiterated its unwavering support for its National President, Comrade Shehu Mohammed. In a statement issued by ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo, the union emphasized that Comrade Mohammed was duly elected as the National President on Monday, August 12, 2024, alongside other members of the Central
