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By Chiemeka Ugwowo, Abuja NUJ FCT Urges FG to Measure Education Reforms Through Classroom Impact, Not Policies Alone The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called on the Federal Government and education stakeholders to adopt an evidence-based approach in assessing ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s education sector. Ike made the call during the 2026 Annual Education Summit organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN) in Abuja, where stakeholders gathered to evaluate the achievements, challenges and impact of the Tinubu administration’s education policies in the last three years. With…

By Augustine Martha,  Abuja NUJ FCT Demands Greater Police-Media Partnership to Amplify Women’s Leadership in Security The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called for deeper collaboration between journalists and the Nigeria Police Force to promote gender inclusion, strengthen accountability and showcase the growing contributions of women to national security. The call was made during the Nigeria Policewomen Conference (NPWC) 2026 held in Abuja with the theme: “Strengthening Women’s Leadership in Policing for Inclusive Security and Sustainable Reform.” The conference, which attracted senior police officers, government officials, development partners and civil society organisations, focused on…

By Israella Njasi,  Abuja FG Pushes Technology-Driven Reforms, Regional Cooperation to Modernise African Correctional Systems The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to driving major reforms in Nigeria’s correctional system and supporting the transformation of prison administration across Africa through technology, institutional restructuring, data-based management and stronger regional partnerships. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the commitment while declaring open the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Conference on Prisoner Classification and the Use of Technology in Prison Settings in Africa. Tunji-Ojo said correctional systems across the continent must adapt to modern realities and emerging security…

By Oluchi Jacinta Okorie,  Abuja FG puts waec, neco fee hike on hold as parents, schools, stakeholders demand wider consultations The Federal Government has suspended the planned review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following widespread concerns from parents, students and education stakeholders. The Ministry of Education, in a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, said the proposed fee adjustment letter dated June 18, 2026, had been withdrawn to allow for broader consultations before any…

By Aghedo Oziengbe Charles, Abuja ADC to fg: uncover truth behind habila’s death The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified calls for an independent investigation into the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist whose body was discovered at the Ebonyi State residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. The opposition party has also asked the minister to step aside from office temporarily, arguing that such a move would help guarantee a transparent and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement released on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo,  Abuja Prepare Your Hearts for God’s Word, Catholic Priest Tells Christians A Catholic priest, Father Michael Imadonmwinyi, has urged Christians to prepare their hearts for the Word of God, stressing that the spiritual harvest of every believer depends on their inner disposition, faithfulness, and willingness to live according to God’s teachings. Father Imadonmwinyi, who works with the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, gave the charge during his Sunday homily on Sunday, July 12, 2026, where he reflected on the Parable of the Sower and called on the faithful to examine the state of their hearts. The priest…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo, Benin City Vatican Appoints Bishop Donatus Ogun As Apostolic Administrator Of Benin Archdiocese After Akubeze’s Death The Holy See has appointed the Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, O.S.A., Bishop of Uromi Diocese, as the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Benin City, following the sudden death of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze. The appointment was contained in an official letter dated July 10, 2026, issued by the Apostolic Nunciature in Nigeria and signed by the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael F. Crotty. In the letter addressed to the Chancellor of…

By Christopher Acut, Abuja Karu twin flyovers near completion as nasarawa intensifies infrastructure drive

By Aghedo Oziengbe Charles, Abuja Tinubu orders full support for rescued oyo schoolchildren, teachers after 56-day ordeal President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed relevant government agencies to provide comprehensive medical care, psychological support and relief assistance to the schoolchildren and teachers rescued after spending 56 days in the captivity of kidnappers in Oriire community, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The President expressed deep relief over the successful rescue operation, commending the security forces involved in securing the release of the victims and describing the development as a significant victory in the fight against criminal activities threatening communities across the country. The rescue…

By Oluchi Jacinta Okorie, Abuja Tinubu upgrades federal polytechnic nasarawa to university President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the transformation of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, in a move aimed at boosting technical education and strengthening Nigeria’s capacity in the solid minerals sector. The approval, according to the Presidency, is part of the administration’s commitment to developing skilled manpower, promoting innovation and creating specialised institutions that support Nigeria’s industrialisation drive under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The decision followed a proposal presented by Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District,…