Leadership in the Nigeria Police Force, as in every sphere of public service, demands more than rank and title. It requires vision, integrity, and the courage to make principled decisions even in the face of adversity. These qualities, which often separate the ordinary from the extraordinary, have been the defining features of the career of Commissioner of Police Nasiru Bello Karankarofi, the newly decorated and appointed head of the Kogi State Command. His recent posting is not merely an administrative reshuffle, it is an affirmation of competence
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Dr Akimugu is a trained teacher, professional journalist and creative writer. He has many years of experience in the media with bias for education and children.
JAMB clears 85 underage candidates for admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared 85 underage candidates, those below 16 years by September 2025, to proceed with admission into tertiary institutions after successfully passing its special screening process for exceptional cases.
NECO goes global, exam council opens first centre in UK
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has extended its global footprint with the establishment of a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom, a move aimed at giving Nigerians in the diaspora greater access to quality education and recognised certification.
National Security: Why the ministers of defence should stay
It is with both respect and urgency that I submit the following rejoinder: the proposal by some misguided elements on social media platforms calling for the removal of Ministers of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and Bello Muhammad Matawalle (Minister of State), was ill intended. Despite the challenges facing our nation, such action may well risk undoing genuine progress in our national security effort. Far from being mere political appointments, both gentlemen have begun to deliver measurable results and build foundations that
Gov Umar Namadi: Leading Jigawa’s nutrition revolution with vision, accountability
When leaders speak from conviction, their words carry a force beyond mere policy declarations. Such was the case earlier today when Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State inaugurated the Jigawa State Council on Nutrition 774, an ambitious and inclusive platform designed to accelerate the state’s fight against malnutrition. In a move both symbolic and strategic, the governor announced that he would personally chair the council, an unmistakable signal that the battle for better nutrition is not to be delegated, but to be driven from the very top
NELFUND opens student loan portal for 2025/2026
Good news for Nigeria’s ever-hopeful students — the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has officially flung open the gates to its 2025/2026 student loan application portal. The digital doors will stay wide open from Thursday, October 23, 2025, until Saturday, January 31, 2026, giving everyone enough time to chase their academic dreams (and maybe stop calling home for “urgent ₦2k”).
TETFund delivers ₦4.1bn legacy landmarks to IBB varsity, Lapai
TETFund delivers ₦4.1bn legacy landmarks to IBB varsity, Lapai By Uji A. Iliyasu, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has added new architectural feathers to the cap of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai , commissioning two monumental projects worth ₦4.089 billion that could easily make rival campuses green with envy (and maybe a […]
TETFund delivers ₦4.1bn legacy landmarks to IBB varsity, Lapai
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has added new architectural feathers to the cap of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai , commissioning two monumental projects worth ₦4.089 billion that could easily make rival campuses green with envy (and maybe a little motivated).
TETFund to launch electric campus shuttle scheme in November
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to commission an electric campus transportation scheme across selected tertiary institutions in November, as part of efforts to ease mobility challenges faced by students nationwide
Gov Namadi’s bold vision for a prosperous Jigawa State
In an era of knowledge economy where where governance is increasingly measured by impact and foresight, Gov Malam Umar A. Namadi of Jigawa State stands tall as a leader with a clear sense of purpose, strategy, and humanity. His administration’s recent approval of over ₦2.5 billion worth of projects spanning education, agriculture, energy, and financial inclusion is not only a demonstration of prudent governance but a bold reflection of visionary leadership that places