FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Increase After Public Outcry

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed…

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Oriire Kidnap Victims’ Rescue: Gov. Abiodun Praises Tinubu, Security Agencies, Makinde

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the successful rescue of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the operation as a clear demonstration of the President’s determination to eradicate kidnapping and other violent crimes across Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, Governor Abiodun said…

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UPDATED: DSS Arrests Eight Suspected Kidnappers, Neutralises Others in Oyo School Abduction; Presidency Rules Out Prisoner Swap

The Presidency has disclosed that eight suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been arrested, while several others were neutralised during a rescue operation that ended the victims’ 56-day ordeal in captivity. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo…

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FG Moves to Scrap JSS-SSS Separation as 20 Million Pupils Drop Out of School

The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the long-standing separation of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), following revelations that more than 20 million pupils are lost during the transition from primary education to secondary school. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed the proposed reform on Tuesday in Abuja during…

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FG Considers Embedding Journalists With Troops During Military Operations

The Federal Government is exploring a new initiative that would allow Journalists to accompany Military Personnel on selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting, strengthen transparency, and provide the public with a clearer understanding of Nigeria’s security challenges. Global Mirror News gathered that the proposal was disclosed by Christopher Musa during the…

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FG Abolishes Controversial Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants

The Federal Government has officially abolished the long-standing practice of placing Federal Civil Servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, declaring that such a provision has never existed under Nigeria’s Public Service Rules. The directive was issued through a circular signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, and…

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Tinubu Orders Massive Security Crackdown in Oyo, Approves 1,000 Forest Guards as Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Mass Abduction

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to secure the release of dozens of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards and directing a specialized rescue unit to intensify operations in the troubled Oriire Local Government Area. The latest intervention comes 16 days after…

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FG Confirms January 1, 2026 Rollout of Sweeping Tax Reforms, Rules Out Further Delays

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s far-reaching tax reforms will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, dismissing renewed calls for postponement and insisting that preparations are on course. The confirmation followed a high-level meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and members of the Tax Implementation Committee on Friday, December 26, 2025. Chairman of…

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