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The Anambra school ban on extravagant graduation ceremonies entered strict enforcement this July across all twenty-one local government areas. Governor Chukwuma Soludo warned that any defiant educational institution violating the directive faces immediate closure. State education authorities moved swiftly to ease heavy financial burdens placed on struggling families by commercialised school activities. State education authorities noted that nursery, primary, and junior secondary schools turned basic academic transitions into exploitative commercial ventures that alienated low-income earners. Parents faced mandatory levies for special uniforms, exorbitant party fees, and expensive photo books that severely strained household budgets during difficult economic times. Mrs. Amaka…

Atiku vs Tinubu Presidency tensions flared on Thursday when the Presidency accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty. Atiku’s Washington lobbyists submitted old US records on President Bola Tinubu to Donald Trump’s team. The exchange played out in Abuja and online as both camps traded sharp statements. Atiku engaged Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. in March under a $1.2 million 12-month contract. The firm has now shared more than 60 pages of Department of Justice documents with Trump administration officials, members of Congress and senior staff. Those papers cover a 1993 civil forfeiture case in the Northern District of…

Patrick Vieira Senegal coach interest has emerged as the Senegalese Football Federation targets the former Arsenal captain for the national team role. The move follows Senegal’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Talks began in recent days after the Lions of Teranga crashed out. The federation made Vieira its priority candidate once it opened the process to replace Pape Thiaw. Born in Dakar, the 1998 World Cup winner with France left Genoa by mutual consent in November 2025 and remains free. Foot Mercato first reported the approach, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the federation has expressed clear interest. “After…

Kara Bridge crashes early Friday morning have left one person dead and two others injured on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The multiple accidents at Kara Bridge near Ojodu Berger turned a routine stretch of road into a scene of twisted metal and long queues. Motorists heading out of Lagos woke up to standstill traffic as emergency teams worked to clear the wreckage. People who use that corridor every day know how quickly things can go wrong there. This time, the FRSC said the first crash hit around 12:05 a.m. on the outbound side towards Ibadan. Five articulated trucks and a…

An Enugu Air flight veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport (in Edo State) earlier today, 23 July 2026. The airline has confirmed the incident as a runway excursion. In its official statement circulating widely on X, Enugu Air said: “Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway excursion after landing today. We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely disembarked and there were no injuries or casualties. The aircraft has been secured and the relevant aviation authorities have been notified in line with established procedures. An…

Abuja — The House of Representatives has stepped in heavily by ordering an immediate NRS recruitment suspension following an executive standoff. Lawmakers took a firm stance during a committee sitting in Abuja, directing the Federal Character Commission to freeze all ongoing employment processes within the Nigeria Revenue Service. People said the decision became inevitable after the agency’s leadership repeatedly failed to show up for legislative scrutiny. This sudden disruption has raised fresh questions about federal character compliance and accountability in public institutions, leaving thousands of hopeful job seekers across Nigeria stranded and wondering what comes next for their applications. The…

The Air Peace and Etihad deal has just made travel across Nigeria and West Africa a lot smoother for everyday people. On Wednesday, Nigeria’s biggest airline and the UAE’s Etihad Airways put pen to paper on an interline agreement that links their networks. Travellers can now book one ticket and hop from Lagos or Accra straight into cities like Abuja, Port Harcourt or even Abidjan without the usual hassle of separate bookings. The Air Peace Etihad deal opens the door to 20 destinations. Etihad passengers gain easy access to Air Peace’s domestic and regional flights, while Air Peace customers get…

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has commenced activities for its 55th Convocation with a press briefing held today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the UNN Business School Auditorium, Enugu Campus. The four-day event, which runs from July 22 to July 25, 2026, will feature the conferment of degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as the award of honorary doctorates. Full Programme of Events Here is the official schedule for the 55th Convocation: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Friday, July 24, 2026 Saturday, July 25, 2026 Highlights of the Convocation This year’s convocation is expected to be…

The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has clarified reports that N1 billion was inserted in the 2026 budget solely for the procurement of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the office described the reports as a misrepresentation of the actual provision. According to the statement, the actual allocation is N780 million (after VAT and other tax deductions). The funds are earmarked for Youth Re-orientation and Social Support Programmes to be delivered through faith-based organisations (churches) in Bende Federal Constituency.…

The Ebonyi State Government has approved three draft bills for transmission to the State House of Assembly to regulate house rents, estate agent fees, and the scrap metal trade in the state. The proposed laws are aimed at protecting residents from arbitrary charges, ensuring professionalism in the real estate sector, and curbing vandalism associated with scrap metal dealings. According to the State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Chief Ikeuwah Omebeh, the bills seek to address growing concerns over excessive house rents and exploitative practices by estate agents. Under the proposed legislation, estate agents will be restricted to collecting fees…