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The Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) has issued a stern warning to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, urging them to put aside their differences and sign a new peace pact within the next 90 days. The CDD condemned the actions of both Wike and Fubara, stating that their pursuit of selfish interests has prioritised personal gains over the welfare of the people. The political crisis in Rivers State has been escalating, culminating in President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of Governor Fubara and other elected officials. Despite a previous…

The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates. In a post obtained from its X handle on Saturday, the examination body said, “The results of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2025-First Series have been released.” Reacting to the developments, some students lamented inability to check their results. An X user with the name Ephrata said, ” I checked mine now they’re saying my card has been used by another candidate. And this my first time of using it. Why is…

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party, said she rejected the National Assembly’s use of a voice vote to approve the recent emergency rule in Rivers State, declaring it unconstitutional and unacceptable. Kingibe argued that such a critical national decision requires a recorded vote, not the subjective “Aye” or “Nay” method, insisting that Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (Section 305) mandates a two-thirds majority for ratification. The Senate on Thursday, while debating the State of Emergency declaration for ratification, opted for an executive session, which robbed Nigerians of the opportunity to watch a live debate…

Idowu Abdullahi The World Health Organisation has disclosed that disruptions in tuberculosis services worldwide are putting millions of lives at risk. This is as the global health body called for an urgent investment of resources to protect and maintain tuberculosis care and support services for people in need across regions and countries. TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, responsible for over one million people annually bringing devastating impacts on families and communities, according to WHO. It added that global efforts to combat TB have saved an estimated 79 million lives since 2000. However, the drastic and abrupt cuts in…

  Photo Credit: Davido/Instagram Afrobeats superstar Davido is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘5IVE,’ and he’s treating fans to something special. The four-time Grammy nominee has announced a series of five intimate concerts across the UK, Europe, and North America, where he will perform the new album live alongside some of his biggest hits. Fans in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Paris, and London are in for an unforgettable experience as Davido brings his signature energy to intimate venues in these major cities. Taking to Instagram, he shared the news with an exciting…

Former South Africa and FC Zurich striker, Thurston Shaun Bartlett, has revealed what set Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, apart as the best African player, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen was instrumental in Nigeria’s 2-0 win against the Amavubi of Rwanda yesterday evening, scoring all the goals of the game as the Super Eagles rekindled the dreams of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Galatasaray forward was subbed off with 13 minutes left on the clock, with Tolu Arokodare coming on in his place to make his Nigerian debut. Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi in action for Nigeria against Rwanda.…

In SummaryIn terms of market size, the African e-learning market reached USD 3.4 billion in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 7.7 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.12% between 2025 and 2033. Online education is a key strategy for expanding access to higher education in Africa, aiming to increase higher education participation to 50% by 2063. Over 60% of universities on the continent now offer online programs.Deep Dive!!Across the globe, online and distance learning is crucial for expanding access to education, particularly in higher education. However, there were growing concerns amongst many critics in the past that Africa—particularly sub-Saharan Africa…

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has rejected an alleged attempt to silence opposing voices in the Senate, revealing how he and a few colleagues stood against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State during a closed-door session. The Bayelsa senator, in a statement, on Friday, insisted that the proclamation violated constitutional provisions, particularly the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State. “I spoke and voted against the proclamation in our closed session, supported by Senator Aminu Tambuwal and a few other senators who were not recognized to speak,” he stated. Despite their efforts, the majority of…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) team led by its Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, recently visited the headquarters of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in Abuja. The post TETFund, NILDS collaborate on infrastructural developments in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Wife of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mrs. Uchechi Kanu, has explained the reasons behind her husband’s apology regarding the events that transpired in Justice Binta Nyako’s court. Mrs. Kanu provided this explanation in a statement she personally signed, a copy of which our correspondent obtained on Saturday. According to her, the status of Kanu’s new counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi, demanded that he address the court regarding the events at Justice Binta Nyako’s court, which she said shook the foundations of the Nigerian judiciary. The statement read, “In court today, my husband, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi…