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South-West Summit Demands State Police, Security Reform

Nigerian Senate and South-West leaders unite at Lagos security summit, calling for state police, tech-driven Amotekun, and community-focused strategies to combat rising insecurity. A collaborative approach is essential for safeguarding the region.

Nigeria Ends Mother Tongue Education Policy

Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.

44 Lawmakers Call for Nnamdi Kanu's Release

44 federal lawmakers from across Nigeria have written to President Tinubu, demanding Nnamdi Kanu's release and political dialogue to address Southeast tensions and national unity.

Emadeb Records First Oil Production from Ibom Field

Emadeb Exploration and Production Company Limited has commenced commercial oil production from Ibom Field PPL 236, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria's upstream oil sector and indigenous operators.

Don Urges Reversal of Language Policy Suspension

Professor Aderemi Obilana calls on Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa to reverse the suspension of Nigeria's National Language Policy, citing UNESCO research and global best practices.

Nigeria Scraps Mother-Tongue Education Policy

Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa's decision to scrap Nigeria's mother-tongue teaching policy sparks outrage. Experts defend indigenous languages as vital for cognitive development and cultural identity. This policy reversal must be stopped.

Legit.ng's Salisu Ibrahim wins INMA Africa scholarship

Salisu Ibrahim, Head of Hausa Desk at Legit.ng, has been selected for INMA's inaugural Africa Emerging Leaders Scholarship among 17 media professionals. Discover how this achievement highlights indigenous-language journalism.

FG Cancels Mother Tongue Policy for English

The Federal Government has cancelled the national policy on indigenous languages in schools. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa announced English will now be the primary medium of instruction from pre-primary to tertiary levels to improve learning outcom

Trump's Nigeria Troop Threat Sparks Online Firestorm

Former US President Donald Trump's controversial statement about sending troops to Nigeria has ignited fiery reactions across Nigerian social media. Discover what citizens are saying about this explosive international development.

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