The article celebrates the Ojude Oba Festival, a vibrant cultural event held annually in Ijebuland, Nigeria, two days after Eid-El-Kabir. Led by Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale, the festival highlights unity, heritage, and Yoruba traditions through colorful parades, traditional dances, and
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a critical initiative to provide food and nutrition assistance to eight countries in West and Central Africa, including Nigeria. The program aims to support 7.3 million people during the June-August lean season, potentially expanding to 12 million if sufficient funding is secured. The region faces severe […]
President Bola Tinubu had on April 3 signed the National Students Loan Amendment bill into law- ARDnig The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal on May 24, 2024. This significant milestone, confirmed on Thursday night through a statement signed by NELFUND’s media lead, Nasir Ayitogo, […]
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has translated Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics textbooks into Hausa. This project aims to improve science education for Hausa-speaking students, making learning easier and more engaging. Eight textbooks were translated under the leadership of Professor Liyu Mu’azu, with plans to expand to other subjects and educational levels. The
Kashamu giving people gift on eid-el kabir day-ARDnig Honourable Abdulrasheed Kashamu, representative of Ijebu North Constituency 1 and Minority Whip of the Ogun State House of Assembly, upheld his family’s tradition of generosity by distributing cash and food items to around 8,000 people during the Eid-el Kabir celebration. Thousands gathered at the Kashamu
Fatherly Love- ARDnig Father’s Day is a cherished occasion dedicated to honoring the remarkable fathers and father figures who shape our lives by playing a vital roles in our lives. The day is celebrated every year to signify the special bond between father and his children. And showing love to the men who provide love, […]
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) reports 30 cholera deaths and 1,141 suspected cases across several Nigerian states. Director-General Dr. Agnes Asagbra urges caution, especially during the upcoming Salah celebrations. NBMA recommends hygiene practices like boiling water, hand washing, cooking food thoroughly, avoiding raw foods, and maintaining a clean
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that all eligible Nigerian students can access its interest-free loan program without needing influential connections or “godfathers.” Dr. Fred Femi Akinfala, Executive Director of Finance and Administration at NELFUND, emphasized the organization’s commitment to a transparent and fair application
Two students from Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Abdulramon Lemboye and Oyindamola Agbede, won the Lagos State Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition organized by the Irene Onwuka Peace Foundation. They received N1 million, two laptops, and two plots of land from AK Model Homes and Properties for their academic excellence. The achievement was […]
Celebrating Chief MKO Moshood Abiola – ARDnig President Bola Tinubu, in his Democracy Day address, honored the sacrifices of MKO Abiola and other pro-democracy activists who fought for Nigeria’s democracy following the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. Tinubu emphasized that the efforts and lives lost in the struggle for democracy are irreplaceable and