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The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and the strengthening of quality assurance mechanisms. The policy, jointly issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, forms part of ongoing reforms to reposition Nigeria’s education sector and ease the financial burden on families. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Boriowo…

Microsoft is making it a lot faster and easier to add links to text inside Word documents. Instead of having to open a menu item to insert a link or use the CTRL + K keyboard shortcut, you can now simply paste a link on top of the text you want to hyperlink.This new feature reduces the amount of clicks you need to do an everyday task like linking URLs, and it works across Word for the web, Windows, and Mac. It’s similar to the way WordPress any many other content management systems and text editors let you quickly insert…

Developer activity linked to the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash has fallen to its lowest level in years, as a governance dispute and a prolonged price decline weigh on the project’s ecosystem.Data from market intelligence company Santiment shared in a Thursday X post showed that developer activity tied to Zcash dropped to its weakest level since November 2021. Over the same period, the Zcash (ZEC) token has fallen about 40% over the past two months.“Historically, rising development activity leads to standout altcoins being able to emerge above the pack. The opposite result holds true for those that ‘let off the gas’ and…

Bad news for fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Britney Spears performing in the States any time soon. The singer, 44, vowed she’ll “never perform in the U.S. again” in a post shared via her Instagram on Thursday, January 8. “Sending this piano to my son this year!!! she captioned a throwback photo of herself on stage sitting next to a piano. “Interestingly enough, I dance on IG to heal things in my body that people have no idea about. Yup and it’s embarrassing sometimes… but I walked through the fire to save my life… “ Spears added that…

A magistrate’s court in Jigawa State has issued an arrest warrant for Ifeanyi Festus, an official of the State Security Service (SSS), following allegations that he abducted a teenage girl. Mr Festus is accused of abducting Walida Abdulhadi from the Hadejia Local Government Area of the state, forcing her religious conversion, and fathering a child with her. According to the prosecution, the victim was subjected to forced conversion from Islam to Christianity and endured a series of sexual assaults that resulted in pregnancy and the subsequent birth of a child. Representing the applicant, counsel Kabiru Adamu moved a motion requesting…

The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has tasked Governor Monday Okpebholo on sustained security efforts, strengthened governance and inclusive development in 2026. The State Chairman of the body, Dr James-Wisdom Abhulimen, gave the charge in the 2026 message to the Edo State Government, members of the organisation, as well as all stakeholders committed to good governance and sustainable development. According to him, security remains fundamental to development. Continued investment in professional policing, intelligence-led operations, and rural safety measures is crucial for protecting lives, enhancing productivity, and fostering an environment that attracts investment and opportunity.…

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has described President Bola Tinubu as a major player in the protracted political battle between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. According to CUPP, Rivers State is not falling apart by happenstance as it is being consciously immolated as a political offering to President Bola Tinubu. CUPP noted that two prominent figures, tormented by the shadow of irrelevance and consumed by the need for powerful patronage, have traded the mantle of responsible leadership for grand gestures of submission, willingly torching the collective…

At least two people were killed on Thursday night when suspected bandits attacked Kwatangiri community in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Friday. According to the post, the attackers attacked the community late at night. During the attack, two residents were killed, while several houses were reportedly looted by the bandits. “Last night, bandits stormed Kwatangiri community in Funtua LGA, Katsina State, killing two people and looting several valuables. Residents report widespread fear and losses as security remains thin in the area  “Residents said…

The late actress Allwell Ademola’s brother, has publicly apologised to Iyabo Ojo after calling her out for not supporting his sister when alive. DAILY POST reports that Allwell’s younger brother had earlier dragged actor Lateef Adedimeji, Iyabo Ojo and other Nigerian A-listers for posting pictures of the late actress after her death. Iyabo Ojo responded, “I over supported your sister when she was alive. I featured in her movies countless times for free.” However, during the service of songs for the late actress on Thursday January 8 2026, her brother approached Iyabo Ojo and begged her for forgiveness. “Big mummy…

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating the quarter-final encounter between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST reports. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, reportedly took the decision after it was discovered that Artan wore boots from a brand not approved by the tournament’s official sponsors during an earlier game. The arbiter’s action breached CAF’s rules, hence the decision to remove from the highly anticipated encounter. Artan was named Referee of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco. CAF is now expected to name a replacement for the last-eight contest. The encounter is slated for…