Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a global higher education network, has unveiled its World University Rankings for 2025, highlighting over 1,500 universities across 105 higher education systems worldwide. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States has been named the best university in the world. The United States dominates the rankings with 197 institutions, followed…
A bomb dating back to World War II has been found on the grounds of Frankfurt Airport on Friday. Police said that it is a phosphorus bomb that was discovered during construction work. According to the police, incendiary bombs containing white phosphorus were used on a large scale during World War II. The bomb was…
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has named his starting line-up for tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. As expected, Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will start in goal ahead of the duo of Maduka Okoye and Olorunleke Ojo. Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey will operate from the right…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, has apprehended eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in Kwara State. Along with the arrests, the Command seized eight truckloads of various minerals. The suspects captured are Ibrahim Gambo, Hakeem Saka, Ahmad Muktar, Sulaiman Ibrahim, Ibrahim Muhammad, Jamiu Mustapha, Rabiu Musa, Aisha Muham,…
In a recent interview with Hip TV, renowned Nigerian musician Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has humorously referred to himself as “a new cat” or an up-and-coming artist in local terms. Despite having spent 20 years in the music industry, the 43-year-old singer expressed that he feels like he is starting from scratch…
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have rejected the N60,000 minimum wage earlier proposed by the federal government. The Director Media and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Hajiya Halimah Salihu Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, June 7. The governors said the N60, 000 wage is not realistic…
In today’s fast-paced world, where demands from work, family, and personal life often intertwine, it’s easy for stress to accumulate and take a toll on our well-being. For couples, navigating these challenges together can strengthen their bond and foster resilience. Prioritizing self-care becomes essential not only for individual health but also for the health of…
The field of healthcare is constantly evolving, driven by advancements in medical technology, research, and innovative practices. These developments are shaping the way healthcare is delivered, improving patient outcomes, and revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Here are some key areas of progress in healthcare development: Telemedicine and Telehealth: The rise of telemedicine has…
Ekiti State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Folorunso Olabode, has urged the officials in the local government system in the state to consistently exhibit the utmost levels of honesty and openness in carrying out their responsibilities. The Commissioner issued this plea in Ado-Ekiti while inaugurating a one-day enlightenment workshop arranged for local government political office…
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Education, Professor Paul Awo Nwobasi, has declared that the era of non-promotion of teachers will soon come to an end in the state. This announcement was made in Abakaliki during a 5-day training workshop for Head Teachers, Education officers, and Principals of Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. Nwobasi emphasized that…
The IMF predicts that Nigeria’s economy will reach $1.85 trillion by 2029 in terms of Purchasing Power Parity. The International Monetary Fund, headquartered in Washington, projected this in recent figures concerning Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product in PPP terms. The IMF data anticipates that the GDP in PPP terms for the country will grow from $1.36…
The House of Representatives has approved the 2024 supplementary budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), amounting to N98.5 billion. The budget, which passed its second and third readings, was presented by Aliyu Betara, Chairman of the House Committee on FCT. During the plenary session, Betara referenced the 1999 Constitution, noting that a communication from…
The legal team representing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has submitted a comprehensive list of court rulings to the office of Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, demanding Kanu’s release. Nnaemeka Ejiofor, head of Kanu’s legal team, stated on Thursday that…
The Federal Government has introduced Nigeria’s first technology-based media audience measurement system. This groundbreaking initiative was formally launched by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, to provide accurate and reliable data on television viewership in the country. Minister Idris emphasized the significance of the Audience Measurement System in ensuring broadcasting efforts are…
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has praised the Federal Government and its relevant agencies for their swift action in resolving the issue of trapped funds belonging to foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. NANTA President, Mr. Yinka Folami, highlighted the significant impact these trapped funds had on the association’s members and the Nigerian…
In a significant move to boost infrastructure in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue, also known as B6, B12, and Circle Roads. These projects, abandoned for 17 years, have been completed within the first year of his administration. Speaking at the inauguration, President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee has released a report scrutinizing the financial practices, loan acquisitions, and contract awards during the tenure of former Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. The committee’s findings reveal that numerous loans secured under El-Rufai’s administration were misappropriated and that due process was frequently bypassed. Evidence presented by the committee…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a prime destination for growth and prosperity. During a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group and led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop, President Tinubu emphasized the need for strategic investments in sectors such…
Inter-ethnic marriages, among other strategies, have been recommended as a solution to the ongoing farmer-herder conflicts and related security issues in Nigeria. This recommendation emerged from a presentation by a team of empirical researchers at the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin. The study, titled “Interrogating Inter-group Relations and Peace Building among Farmers and Pastoralists…
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s initiative to secure full autonomy for Local Government Councils (LGCs) by removing them from the control of State Governments, in alignment with constitutional provisions. In a statement by Maryam Umar Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations for RMAFC,…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he was urged to confront his colleague Davido but chose not to. Portable stated that he declined to fight with Davido because the DMW boss had assisted him in the past. Emphasizing his loyalty to those who have helped him, Portable explained that…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a hub for growth and prosperity. This call to action was made during a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop. President Tinubu emphasized the need for global…
A human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome has praised President Bola Tinubu’s government for the reintroduction of the old national anthem, Nigeria, we Hail Thee. “I am not a fantastic fan of the government but if there is one thing I think they have done right; they have gotten right, and I applaud them for it, it…
The Presidency has described as ‘unofficial’ documents doing the rounds that it was planning to yank off import duties on food and drugs. The response came on the heels of two fiscal policy documents being wildly quoted to have been from the presidency that it was making a provision for an N5.4trn petrol subsidy for…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four intending pilgrims as they planned to ingest wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight on Wednesday. Narrating how the arrest was made, Director, Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said its officials had raided Emerald Hotel,…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended the tenure of the party’s Rivers State Caretaker Committee for another six months. A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq., said the decision was reached at its 151st meeting held on Wednesday at the National Secretariat in Abuja….
A Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan on Thursday ordered the remand of two men – Umaru Abubakar, 32 and Sidi Umaru, 20, in a correctional facility for allegedly kidnapping two men. The two men with no fixed addresses, were charged with conspiracy and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Mr Maruff Mudashiru, did not take the plea of…
The Presidency has said two trending fiscal policy documents in circulation are still proposals and have not been approved by President Bola Tinubu. It also reiterated that the fuel subsidy regime has ended, and the government’s position on fuel subsidy has not changed since President Tinubu’s declaration on 29 May 2023. The presidency also added…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has urged the new Chelsea manager that he needs to bring in two “world class” centre-backs this summer. Maresca is on the verge of making Tosin Adarabioyo his first signing. Adarabioyo arrives at Stamford Bridge as a free agent from Fulham. But Mikel Obi believes his former club…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, disclosed that its operatives have arrested some intending pilgrims to the ongoing Hajj in Saudi Arabia with cocaine consignments. The Agency said this came about after its operatives raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos State, where the suspects were lodged and caught in the act of…
The federal government is targeting 135 million metric tonnes of staple crop production in 2024 with the newly unveiled Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement Plan (ASAP). The target was part of the federal government’s comprehensive strategy to address the nation’s pressing issues with agriculture identified as key sector to bolster economic growth and food security. The…
