Canada – Nigeria, India, China, Ghana, and six other countries have been identified as having the highest number of international students who failed to report to Canadian colleges and universities where they were enrolled. A report by Immigration News Canada on Thursday revealed that about 50,000 international students issued study permits in 2024 did…
UNITED STATE – Professor Oluwasanmi Koyejo was on January 14 named among recipients of the 400 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in the United States. The prestigious recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States Government on outstanding scientists and engineers…
NIGERIA – A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a warrant for the arrest of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, following a request from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order yesterday after the EFCC filed an ex parte motion seeking to…
BRITAIN – Award-winning actress Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, has died. Plowright, who was one of Britain’s most acclaimed stage and screen stars, passed away at the age of 95, as confirmed in a statement by her family. https://naijalamp.com/2025/01/17/students-loan-unreliable-not-tested-asuu-says/ Her career spanned 60 years and included an Oscar nomination for the 1991 film…
Nigeria–The Nigerian governors have expressed their support for the tax reform bills initiated by the federal government, proposing a new sharing formula for value-added tax, VAT. This is coming after meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and the Presidential Tax Reform Committee which was held on Thursday. The governors’ forum, in a communique at…
Nigeria–Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, believes he has what it takes to achieve success with the team. His appointment has been greeted with widespread criticism from football fans and pundits in Nigerians. Football fans in Nigerian believed he does not have the experience and expertise to tinker the Super Eagles. The former defender guided…
Nigeria–Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has raised concerns over the lack of coordinated intelligence among Nigeria’s security agencies, which he said was hindering the fight against insurgency in the North-East geopolitical zone. While Speaking on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Thursday, Amachree emphasized on the importance of intelligence…
Rivers, Nigeria–The Rivers State Government has confirmed the death of nine persons in two local councils of the state from suspected outbreak of cholera. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, during a news briefing in Port Harcourt yesterday, disclosed the affected local councils where the outbreak occurred as Andoni, with three deaths, and Akuku-Toru,…
Plateau, Nigeria–Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have rescued 18 kidnapped victims and apprehend several other criminal elements including 10 bandits in Plateau and Taraba States. The Spokesman for Operation Safe Haven, Major Zhakom disclosed this at a press conference in Plateau state on Thursday. He reveals that the operations, supported by robust non-kinetic engagements,…
Delta, Nigeria–The Delta State Police Command yesterday paraded 16 suspects, which includes killers of an Uber driver, Facebook fraudster, robbers, and child traffickers, just as they recovered various arms and ammunition. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe,paraded the suspects at Ekpan police station on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP…
Ogun,Nigeria–The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has sympathized with the family of the late member of the House of Representatives representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, well known as “Ijaya. Onanuga, who until her passing served as the Deputy Chief Whip in the Green Chamber, reportedly died on Wednesday after a brief…
Nigeria – Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has attributed the current economic hardships in Nigeria to the poor decisions made by citizens during the 2023 elections. Speaking during the two-day “Recovery Conference 2025” held in Bauchi State on Tuesday and Wednesday, Suleman did not hold back in his criticism. …
Champions League – Pep Guardiola’s marriage fell apart because he’s a workaholic and went ahead to extend his contract with Manchester City. According to Daily Mail, his devotion to work ‘took a toll’ on his relationship, a close friend of the Manchester City boss revealed. Vanguard reports that Pep split from his fashion…
Bauchi—The Bauchi State Government has taken a significant step towards improving the education sector by approving the recruitment of 3,000 teachers to address the teacher-student ratio gap in Junior and Senior Secondary Schools across the state. This decision was announced by the Project Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), Malam…
NIGERIA – Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has emerged as Africa’s highest-earning artiste on Spotify, cementing his position as one of the continent’s most influential musicians. According to music statistics platform Chart Masters, Wizkid rakes in an impressive $1 million monthly from Spotify, placing him at the top of Africa’s earners on…
$5,000–Singer Spyro has come forward with serious allegations against music executive Ubi Franklin, accusing him of scamming him out of $5,000. In an interview on the Echoroom podcast, Spyro revealed that he was deceived by Franklin into performing at a birthday party in Ghana under false pretenses involving Davido. Despite an agreement to pay him…
Lagos, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lagos State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the death of Chief Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, an elder statesman and former Head of Service. Chief Ajose died in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the…
Katsina—In a disturbing incident in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, unidentified gunmen believed to be bandits have targeted the General Hospital, resulting in the shooting of a medical doctor and the abduction of five other hospital staff members. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the attack in a statement,…
Ogun state, Nigeria – A mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Ogun State, Mr. Kayode Adewale, has been named among the 50 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Global Teacher Prize. The announcement was made in a statement released on the Global Teacher Prize website on Wednesday. This global initiative, supported by UNESCO…
Nasarawa, Nigeria – Ojomachenwu Adaidu, mother of Salome Adaidu, has recounted her last moment with her daughter who Oluwatimileyin Ajayi allegedly murdered. Salome, 24, was a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving with Nicon Insurance in Abuja. She was said to have visited Ajayi at his residence in Papalana, New Karshi in…
ITALY – A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela has been mauled to death by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy. The tragic incident occurred on Monday night when Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa in the Lazio region, Mirror UK reports. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15wvvF7Nng/ Patricia who recently moved from…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the establishment of the Police Anti-Money Laundering Units across all State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) in the country. In a statement, the IGP revealed that CP Hyacinth Azuka Edozie, a financial crime expert, will lead the initiative alongside officers of the rank…
Madrid, Spain— Maria Guardiola, daughter of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, has shared insights into the life lessons imparted by her parents, emphasizing the significance of love and passion. In an interview with Vanity Fair Spain (via Goal), the 24-year-old reflected on the values her parents instilled in her. Among the key takeaways was the…
Kano, Nigeria — Four suspects have been remanded in prison custody by Magistrate’s Court No. 70 in Kano State over allegations of theft and conspiracy. The accused whose name is Nuhu Auwalu, Yakubu Bala, Emmanuel Luka, and Safianu Abdullahi, allegedly conspired to steal 80 aircraft brake units belonging to Azman Airlines at the Malam Aminu…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Super Eagles Team B will face tough competition in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), now rescheduled to August 2025. The tournament, jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, promises intense matchups as 20 teams vie for continental glory. The official draw took place at the Kenyatta International…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has confirmed the passing of its Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. The announcement was made by the House Spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Assembly has commended the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and its Executive Chairman, Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for exceeding the 2024 revenue collection target of N19.4 trillion, achieving an impressive N21.6 trillion. The achievement, described as historic, has led the Joint Committee on Finance to propose an ambitious N25 trillion revenue…
Doha, Qatar — A breakthrough ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas marks the end of a 15-month-long war that has left the Gaza Strip in devastation. The announcement was made on Wednesday by mediators in Qatar, following intensive negotiations aimed at bringing relief to the region. The agreement includes provisions for the phased release of…
Akure, Nigeria — The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of fallen heroes’ families by disbursing N35 million in non-interest loans to their widows. This announcement was made by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami, during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the Akure…
Edited and compiled by Abigail Bernard Archibong The Polytechnic lle-lfe, Osun state Southwestern, Nigeria— The fashion industry in Southwestern Nigeria is undergoing a remarkable transformation, merging traditional aesthetics with contemporary trends to solidify its position on the global stage. Reinventing Traditional Fabrics Southwestern Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, exemplified by fabrics like Ankara, Adire, and…
Washington, D.C. — TikTok is making preparations to shut down its platform for users in the United States this Sunday if the Supreme Court does not intervene to halt an impending federal ban. According to a report by The Information on Tuesday, the move follows heightened pressure under a law signed by President Joe Biden….
