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Why Parents Must Keep Alcohol Away from Children — Experts Warn  In many homes, alcohol is seen as a normal part of adult life, used during celebrations, relaxation, or social gatherings. But experts are raising urgent concerns: a lcohol is not just harmful to adults, it can be deadly for children. According to health professionals, children’s bodies are not developed enough to process alcohol safely. U nlike adults; t heir organs are still developing, t heir body size is smaller, and e ven small amounts of alcohol can have serious effects. This makes alcohol far more dangerous for children than many parents realize. One of the biggest risks is Alcohol Poisoning.  This happens when a child consumes more alcohol than their body can handle.  Symptoms may include: confusion or unconsciousness, v omiting, s low or irregular breathing, s eizures, or e xtremely low body temperature.  In severe cases, it can lead to coma or death. Children are especially at risk because; t ...

Nigerian Army Opens 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) Portal — Full Details, Requirements & How to Apply  The Nigerian Army has officially announced the commencement of its 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) exercise for trades and non-tradesmen and women.  According to the announcement, the online registration portal will be open to qualified Nigerians who are interested in serving the nation through the military. Interested applicants should take note of the official registration window, s tart Date, 30 March 2026, c losing Date, 17 May 2026.   Applicants are strongly advised to complete their registration before the deadline, as late submissions will not be accepted. The recruitment is open to, t radesmen and women (skilled applicants with professional qualifications), n on-tradesmen and women (applicants without specialized skills).  This means both skilled and unskilled individuals have an opportunity to apply. While full criteria are available on the offi...

FG Moves to Scrap JSS Entrance Exam, Introduces Student ID System  — Reform or Risk?  The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major reform that could reshape how students progress through school.  At the center of this plan are two bold moves; introduction of a Learner Identification Number (LIN) for every student, and gradual phase-out of the Junior Secondary School (JSS) entrance examination. On paper, it looks like progress. But in reality, it raises a critical question; is this the reform Nigeria needs, or another policy that may struggle in execution? The proposed Learner Identification Number (LIN) is a unique ID assigned to every student from the beginning of their education.  This number will, f ollow the student from primary school to higher education, t rack academic records and performance, m onitor movement between schools, and h elp identify students who drop out.  In simple terms: n o child should be “lost” in the system again. ...

Tinubu Government Adds 50,000 NYSC Slots Amid Rising Graduate Numbers  The Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved an additional 50,000 slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation. This decision comes in response to the growing number of Nigerian graduates who have been waiting for years to participate in the compulsory one-year national service programme, a key initiative designed to promote national unity, skill development, and civic engagement among young Nigerians. Nigeria’s tertiary education system has been expanding rapidly, with universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education producing hundreds of thousands of graduates annually. While this is a positive sign for the country’s human capital, it has also created a challenge: the NYSC programme has struggled to keep pace with the increasing numbers of graduates. For many prospective corps members, delays in mobilisation have had real consequences. Graduates unable to ...

NDLEA Recruitment 2026 Officially Open: Application Process Begins The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially opened its 2026 recruitment exercise, creating an opportunity for qualified Nigerians to join the agency in its mission to combat drug trafficking and protect communities nationwide. The recruitment marks a significant step in strengthening the agency’s operational capacity while offering thousands of young Nigerians a pathway into public service and national security. The 2026 recruitment exercise is open to eligible candidates seeking s table employment, s tructured career growth and n ational service opportunities NDLEA continues to play a frontline role in Nigeria’s fight against illicit drug use, trafficking, and organized criminal networks.  Joining the agency means contributing directly to public safety and national development. Authorities have emphasized that the recruitment process will be t ransparent, m erit-driven and a ccessible nationwid...