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Politics

July 13, 2026

Exam fees suspension: Education is not revenue source, Obi tells FG

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) fees. Obi, in a

Politics

July 13, 2026

Sowore alleges years of persecution by Nigerian governments

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that he and members of his family have faced years of persecution by successive Nigerian governments. Sowore made the allegation in a statement

Education

July 13, 2026

Alausa to present Tinubu administration’s education scorecard at Abuja summit

The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, is expected to present the Federal Government’s three-year scorecard on education reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration at the 2026 Education Summit in Abuja. The summit, organised by the Education Correspondents Association

Education

July 13, 2026

Sowore unveils education blueprint, promises free WAEC, NECO fees under proposed 2027

Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled his education policy blueprint ahead of the 2027 general election, promising free education at all levels and the abolition of fees for public examinations. Sowore, in

Security

July 13, 2026

Gunmen abduct Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom

Gunmen have kidnapped a 60-year-old headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, Budo Aare, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, demanding a ransom of N30 million for his release. The victim, identified as Kolawale Mathew Owoade, popularly known

Sport

July 12, 2026

Mbappé Leads Messi in 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race

France captain Kylian Mbappé has moved ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot despite both players scoring eight goals after the quarter-finals. FIFA confirmed that Mbappé currently occupies the top

Exam fees suspension: Education is not revenue source, Obi tells FG

Sowore alleges years of persecution by Nigerian governments

Alausa to present Tinubu administration’s education scorecard at Abuja summit

Sowore unveils education blueprint, promises free WAEC, NECO fees under proposed 2027

Gunmen abduct Oyo headmaster, demand N30m ransom

Mbappé Leads Messi in 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race

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