Seriake Dickson, the national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), met with the party’s stakeholders and candidates in Imo State on Saturday. Sharing the update on his official X handle, Dickson characterized the gathering as “very fruitful” and encouraged attendees to build upon the momentum with follow-up meetings to foster complete reconciliation and unity among all members.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced September registration deadlines for its 2026 November/December examinations, setting Thursday, September 10, 2026, for the NBC/NTC and ANBC/ANTC exams, and Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for the December Modular Trades Certificate Examination.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released in Benin City on Sunday, August 30, 2026, by Assistant Director of Media and Protocol Uchechukwu Olisah, the board noted that registration began on August 10 following an internal memo from Director of Examinations Administration Chigoziem Susan Metu. Approved registration fees are set at N22,500 for NBC/NTC, N25,500 for ANBC/ANTC, and N6,000 for the Modular Trades exam.

Olisah urged schools, technical centers, and prospective candidates to complete their registration strictly through authorized channels and within the designated timeframes to prevent any errors or delays. He emphasized that these assessments are aligned with NABTEB’s mission to drive competency-based education, bolster skilled manpower, and foster economic empowerment through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

The public feud between Bashir El-Rufai and his elder brother, House of Representatives member Mohammed Bello El-Rufai—sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai—has escalated further after Bashir issued a direct threat to destroy him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Taking to X on Saturday, Bashir launched an attack on his brother, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency, and accused him of drug abuse. Although the precise catalyst remains unclear, the conflict is believed to stem from Bello’s political alignments in Kaduna State. In a subsequent post, Bashir explicitly wrote, “I will destroy you & climb my bed and sleep peacefully”.

The public outburst drew immediate concern from observers. Politician Uche Rochas cautioned Bashir in the comments that trying to ruin his own brother would only drag their family name through the mud and self-destruct his own reputation, prompting Bashir to unrepentantly reply, “Sorry sir. Had to be said”. Another user, Dr. Ibrahim Yaji, similarly condemned the threats, stating he could never trust someone who would treat their own blood in such a manner. Bashir dismissed the criticism, telling the user that they likely grew up with a good brother.