The Federal Government has dismissed recent media reports alleging the introduction of a new minimum age requirement of 12 years for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). In an official statement released by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the government described these reports as false,…
Professor Jerry Gana, a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has spoken on the political relevance of Peter Obi and the unfolding dynamics ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview with AIT, Prof. Gana described Obi, a former PDP member and presidential candidate, as a credible and highly respected figure in…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, July 25, claimed that Hamas has no genuine interest in reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, suggesting the group is more committed to martyrdom than negotiations. “It’s too bad. Hamas didn’t really want to make a deal. I think they want to die,” Trump said during a televised interview,…
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has strongly refuted recent claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso that the current administration has focused development efforts solely on Southern Nigeria while neglecting the North. Kwankwaso made the comments on Thursday, July 24, during the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the…
US President Donald Trump has stated that he will not destroy Elon Musk’s companies by cutting federal subsidies, emphasizing his desire for the billionaire entrepreneur’s businesses to succeed. In a social media post, Trump said, “Everyone is saying I will destroy Elon’s companies by taking away some, if not all, of the large-scale subsidies he…
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, convicted Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau De Change operator, for fraud involving $2,198,900. The defendants faced an amended seven-count charge of money laundering filed…
Suspected armed herdsmen have beheaded a farmer identified as Gabriel Vandefan in Ukpiam community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a Facebook user, Mr. Ango Japhet T, the brutal attack occurred on Thursday afternoon, July 24, 2025 at Tse Aghem. The victim had gone to inspect his farm in the company…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September—a landmark decision from one of Europe’s most influential powers. The move places France among a growing number of nations supporting Palestinian statehood. According to AFP, at least 142 countries have already recognized…
The Ogun State Government has assumed custody of a two-day-old baby abandoned by its mother in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area. The newborn was reportedly discovered last week by a woman at Sayedero Market in Ilaro. However, the situation sparked controversy after two videos surfaced online in which the woman claimed the baby had…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to remarks made by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, who suggested that Obi must seek clearance before visiting Edo. Speaking during a ceremony at Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha—his alma mater—Obi dismissed the notion, stating clearly that he has no…
