The Delta State Government on Monday approved 65 years as a new retirement age for teachers in the public service of the state. The teachers will henceforth retire at the attainment of 40 years of service or 65 years of age. The same applies to the non-academic staff of the state-owned Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. The Commissioner for Information, …

One person was reportedly set ablaze inside his Sienna car when gunmen stormed the Abakpa area of the Enugu metropolis at about 5:30 am on Monday. About two vehicles and five tricycles were also burnt by the hoodlums suspected to be enforcing sit-at-home order that was gradually being ignored by residents in the South-East. The incidents brought about early morning …

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that five out of 23 persons arrested during the Presidential and National Assembly elections would be arraigned for electoral offences. This came as the command reassured the electorate of optimal security at the governorship and state House of Assembly elections on Saturday. The suspects, according to the command, were nabbed in connection with …

The Nigerian Army has instituted investigations into the unfortunate incident of a soldier who killed his colleagues and himself at Forward Operations Base (FOB), Rabbah, Sokoto State last weekend. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the FOB, where troops were deployed for internal security operations. Lt. Sam Oladapo was shot dead allegedly by Lance Corporal Nwanbodo Chinoso, who also …

The President of the Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2023 International Women’s Day, which has the theme “Embrace Equity”. In her message to commemorate the day, NAWIS National President, Prof. Maryam Funke Suleiman described the day as a one dedicated to honour the achievements and contribution of women …

A man, Ikechukwu Obiora who allegedly strangled his wife, Ebere to death in Ezi-Ogwugwu, Otolo Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has explained reasons behind the act. Obiora, who is in police custody, blamed the action on domestic violence. He admitted to the crime after he was summoned by his in-laws who are still in shock …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has trained no fewer than 2,000 invigilators ahead of the 2023 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examinations and Direct Entry examinations. The board also noted that the training availed it the opportunity to review the guidelines for proctors and other examination officials. According to the bulletin published on Monday by the examination …

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested by the police for allegedly pushing a 52-year-old woman, Medinat Aliu to death in the Isolo area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was gathered that the deceased and the teenager had a little altercation over a matter that concerned a well in their neighborhood. The altercation was said to have led to …

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano presided over by Justice Muhammad Nasir Yunus on Monday granted N500 million bail to the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa. He is also to present two reliable sureties in like sum. Doguwa was remanded in Goron Dutse Correctional Centre in Kano over alleged electoral violence during the …

A Nigerian man has received a pleasant surprise from his wife that left him in tears. The emotional groom broke down in tears after his bride gifted him a painting of his late mother during their traditional wedding ceremony. The emotional video was shared by a Facebook user, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, who wrote: “On their traditional wedding, the bride presented a …