Ekiti, Nigeria — The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Babatola Ayodele, revealed on Monday that only 9,000 out of over 29,000 candidates who selected the institution in the last Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exercise secured admission. Ayodele attributed the university’s growing appeal to its positive developments, stating, “Our school is…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that it will not take it kindly with any local government, or state governor that fails to properly implement the Supreme Court judgement on the local government autonomy. The President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has warned the federal government and state governors not…
Gombe, Nigeria — The Youths in Gombe State have looted Ramadan palliatives that was allegedly distributed by Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As part of his tour across northern states, Seyi has been organizing Ramadan feeding programs for the less privileged. However, the initiative has sparked mixed reactions on social media—some…
Nigeria — MTN Nigeria has set up applications for the fourth edition of its Media Innovation Programme, a six-month fellowship designed to equip media professionals with insights into the evolving media and technology landscape, the company said in a statement on Monday. A statement on Monday noted that the programme, in partnership with the School…
Kastina, Nigeria — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a series of precision airstrikes between March 17 and 19, 2025, targeting terrorist hideouts in the North-East and North-West regions. The coordinated attacks eliminated scores of insurgents and significantly disrupted their operations. According to Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of NAF Public Relations, the…
United States — Nigerian woman based in the United States of America, Funke Iyanda, is at risk of 10 years imprisonment following her indictment in a $40,980 unemployment benefit fraud. It was didclosed in a statement by the US Department of Justice on Thursday that Iyanda was an illegal resident of the US and was…
Ogun, Nigeria — Ogun State has issued a flood alert for 2025 on Thursday, warning residents across various towns in the state, including Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Iperu, and Ota, of imminent flash floods between March and July. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, highlighted the likelihood of heavy rainfall this year, with predictions from NiMET…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 25,000 bags of rice as palliatives to the less privileged in Bauchi State to ease hardship in the holy month. Speaking during the distribution of the 10-kilogram bags of rice in Bauchi on Tuesday, the representative of the Dangote Foundation, Ahmed Hashim said the rice which…
Lagos, Nigeria — A fallen container on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused an intense traffic that left many commuters stranded on Thursday. The incident resulted in a significant build-up of traffic on the outward Lagos stretch of the expressway. Motorists and commuters were forced to endure long hours of traffic congestion,…
Ekiti, Nigeria — In response to the recent increase in telecom charges and tariffs, some students of higher institutions in Ekiti State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) had on Thursday visited the office of one the…
Abuja, Nigeria — In an interactive session with Corps Members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC zonal offices in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, General Nafiu reaffirmed the commitment of both the Scheme and the Nigerian government to prioritising the welfare of corps members. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen…
Rivers, Nigeria — The Police Command in Rivers State has confirmed the fire incident on the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, but quickly assured residents of safety. While confirming that the facility is operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, the police mentioned that two people have been arrested for questioning over the development. The command…
Nigeria — Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has described the Social Democratic Party, SDP, as a branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Galadima stated specifically that the SDP is merely a factionalized extension of the APC. He made this remark while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show…
Nigeria — Nigerian skit maker and rights activist, Adebowale Adedayo, professionally called Mr Macaroni, has reacted to reports that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, threatened a corper who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government. It could be recalled that a Lagos-based corper, Ushie Uguamaye in a now controversial TikTok video on Saturday, lamented the deteriorating…
Ogun, Nigeria — The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, of demolishing his cement plant twice during his administration. Dangote made the allegation during his meeting with the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, March 17, 2025. A statement by the Ogun State…
Nigeria — The Nigerian House of Representatives approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills on Thursday after months of controversy. Presidential spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement through his official X account on Thursday. Dare, without providing details, said that the bills were passed by…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of controversial social media personality Very Dark Man (VDM) over the alleged defamation of Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna issued the bench warrant on Thursday, March 13, 2025, following VeryDarkMan’s failure to appear…
Nigeria — The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has accused Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of distorting facts and misrepresenting the Senate in the international arena. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended for six months for violating Senate rules, reported the matter to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary conference in New York on Tuesday, accusing Akpabio of victimisation, sexual…
Adamawa, Nigeria — A man has died in Adamawa State after he was stabbed by his younger brother over a N200 piece of meat. The man, Friday Murya, was dealt the deadly knife cut after his butcher brother, Monday Murya, got infuriated during a quarrel over the N200 meat. Monday also stabbed another of his…
Kogi, Nigeria — The Students of Federal University Lokoja are expected to return to campus starting Tuesday, March 11, 2025, while lectures will officially commence on Monday, March 17, 2025. The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has announced the immediate reopening of the institution following weeks of closure due to the…
Nigeria — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is set to welcome more high-profile politicians which includes governors and lawmakers, following the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, confirmed this development, stating that El-Rufai’s move has triggered…
Nigeria — The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has urged Nigerians to disregard any pastor who asks them to bring candles for prayers. Pastor Giwa lamented that fake prophets and pastors were using candles to deceive people in the name of prayers. In a statement he issued, Giwa reiterated that…
Nigeria — Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has expressed concern over the rate of unprofessionalism within the Nigerian film industry. Speaking as a guest on Rubbin’ Minds, the actress lamented the lack of discipline and commitment she has observed since returning to the industry. “I don’t feel professionalism in Nollywood like we used to,” she…
China — China has announced that it would accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and big data in elderly and social care, betting on new technologies to drive economic growth despite an ageing population on Sunday. The announcement comes as officials struggle with the country’s low birth rate and a declining workforce. “We will accelerate…
Nigeria — Legal experts have described the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months, as illegal, unconstitutional, and a violation of her fundamental rights. The lawyers argue that the suspension disregarded a valid court order and set a dangerous precedent for legislative overreach. The suspension, announced on Thursday,…
Nigeria — Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died. He passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his…
Nigeria — The Federal Government has hinted that the second Operation SAFE CORRIDOR Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Camp will soon be operational in the North-West region to encourage willing low-risk terrorists and bandits to lay down arms. The first centre was established at Mallam Sidi in Gombe State. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre…
Rivers, Nigeria — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, as the new Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. Fubara disclosed this in a special government announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The two-paragraphed…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Special Offences Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to Jude Okoye, former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, in an ongoing trial over an alleged theft of $1,019,763.87 and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi, presiding over the case, granted Okoye bail in the sum of N50 million with two sureties…
Nigeria — The Conference of Energy & Finance Consultants, CEFC, has called on major oil regulatory agencies in Nigeria to allow local refineries to function smoothly. The group specifically urged the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mallam Mele Kyari, and the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and…
