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FG Makes Nigerian History Compulsory in Schools
The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum, saying the move will strengthen national identity, foster unity, and instill patriotism in young learners. In a statement released Wednesday night, the Ministry of Education confirmed that pupils will now study Nigerian History continuously from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School 3. At the senior secondary level, a new subject, Civic and Heritage Studies, will merge History with Civic Education to deepen understanding of Nigeria’s past and its democratic values. The revised curriculum covers the country’s origins, early civilizations, culture, notable leaders, colonial rule,…
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Seyi Tinubu Free to Contest in 2027, Even Against His Father – Seyi Tinubu
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said that the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, is qualified to run for any political office in Nigeria — including challenging his father in the 2027 general election. Speaking on The Clarity Zone podcast posted on YouTube Wednesday, Bwala dismissed claims that Seyi’s political rise is tied solely to his father’s influence. He argued that Nigerians should assess him based on personal interactions rather than inherited perceptions. According to Bwala, Seyi has earned a reputation as a bridge-builder among young people and is regarded as humble and unassuming despite…
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Be Cautious About 2027 Comeback. The voice of the devil is not so far from the voice of God – Bishop Kukah tells Jonathan
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to tread carefully as calls mount for him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s Democracy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana, Kukah hailed Jonathan’s 2015 concession of defeat as a historic act of sacrifice that strengthened Nigeria’s democracy. He noted that Jonathan had the means to resist but chose peace, restoring faith in governance. The bishop, however, cautioned him against being swayed by those pursuing personal agendas. Quoting General Theophilus Danjuma, he warned: “The voice of the devil is not so far…
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Rivers State Welcomes Governor Sim Fubara Back After Six-Month Suspension
The city of Port Harcourt came alive today, September 18, as thousands of Rivers State residents thronged the Government House to welcome their governor, Sim Fubara, back to office. Governor Fubara’s return follows the announcement by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, September 17, lifting the six-month suspension placed on the governor, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The suspension had been imposed as part of a state of emergency declared on March 18, 2025, amid a prolonged political standoff between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. With the presidential directive restoring…
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‘Our drivers earn more than graduates, four times minimum wage’ – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has revealed that the company’s drivers earn about four times Nigeria’s minimum wage. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, he noted that their pay is even higher than that of some graduates and emphasized that joining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers’ Union (NUPENG) should remain a matter of choice. “The trucks we launched didn’t stop anyone from their work. We hear there will be a loss of jobs. Will our tankers be driven by robots? “Every truck is about six people. So these trucks they are fighting over will…
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To remain with an Odogwu, you must learn how to pretend you are not seeing things – Nigerian lady gives reasons wives of ‘big men’ don’t rant on social media
Evelyn Nneka Obasi has said women married to wealthy men rarely expose marital issues publicly, not because their marriages are flawless, but because they’ve learned to overlook their husbands’ shortcomings, including infidelity. “To remain with an Odogwu, you must learn how to pretend you are not seeing things. There is a reason big men’s wives don’t rant on SM,” she wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “Who says the very big names you hear don’t have cockroaches in their cupboard? You also think their wives do not know? Have you seen where the wife of that man being dragged…
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Plateau Lawmaker Adamu Aliyu surrenders after being declared wanted for alleged fraud
Plateau lawmaker Adamu Aliyu has surrendered to the ICPC after being declared wanted over alleged contract fraud. Aliyu, who represents Jos North-North in the state assembly, turned himself in at the commission’s Abuja office on Monday, September 15, days after Justice Emeka Nwite ordered his arrest for shunning investigators’ invitations. He is accused of duping businessman Mohammed Jidda of over ₦73 million under the pretext of securing an ₦850 million TETFund contract at the University of Jos. Investigators say Aliyu presented a forged award letter for a ₦500 million sports hall project, leading Jidda to transfer funds into accounts linked…
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Let’s not deceive ourselves, Ajaokuta steel company will never work – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed doubt that the Ajaokuta Steel Company will ever function. Speaking in a video shared by TVC on Tuesday, September 16, the billionaire stressed the vital role of a strong steel sector in national development but maintained that Ajaokuta is unlikely to succeed. He compared efforts to revive the company to relying on obsolete technology in an era of modern innovation. He said: “There is no nation that you can build without a steel industry and honestly within us here, Ajaokuta will not work. We can keep deceiving ourselves and keep being…
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People who choose to stay childless are the most self aware people – Nigerian doctor says
Nigerian doctor Chioma Adanna has praised individuals who decide not to have children, describing the choice as beautiful. In a post on X, she said such people show self-awareness by recognizing they may not be suited for parenthood. “I would never understand people’s obsession with wanting a child. Many people want children so much that they don’t stop to consider if they would be good parents. In my opinion, people who choose to stay childless are the most self aware people. And I find that very beautiful, she wrote.
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“It’s hard to believe there’s anyone sensible left in these offices that should be making Nigeria work” – Sowore reacts as DSS drags him to court over Tinubu comment
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has responded to fresh charges filed against him by the DSS. On Tuesday, the agency lodged a five-count case at the Federal High Court, Abuja, listing Sowore, X (formerly Twitter), and Meta as defendants. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2015, was brought by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Reacting, Sowore said he is ready to appear in court whenever required. He also disclosed that the DSS had earlier asked him to delete a post critical of the President and issue an apology—requests he flatly rejected, vowing not to retract his words or apologize. “The State…
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We will gladly receive him – Rivers APC woos Fubara ahead of Rivers State’s return to democratic governance on Thursday.
The Rivers State APC says it would gladly welcome Governor Siminalayi Fubara into its ranks. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the party’s reinstated spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, noted that by APC convention, Fubara would automatically assume leadership of the party if he joined. Nwauju also clarified that the Rivers APC has not demanded a probe into the six-month administration of Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd). Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu and the suspended Governor Fubara are expected back in Nigeria on Tuesday, ahead of Rivers State’s return to democratic governance on Thursday. “If I were the…
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‘I want more male children’ – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed she’s ready to expand her family. In a chat with US podcaster Joe Budden, the singer said she’s no longer freezing her eggs and is now open to having more children, especially sons. Already a mother, Tiwa admitted she once turned to egg freezing to preserve her chances. “I want more children, boys. I have actually done egg freezing. I am just preparing. Like I said, I am not young. I am thinking about my age and want to get my eggs while they are still very healthy,” she said.
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