The All-Africa Students’ Union has hailed President Bola Tinubu for signing the Students’ Loan Bill, saying the plan will be a major comfort to its Nigerian members and a model to others. Speaking at a press conference to announce the 2023 African Students Day, AASU President, Osikenyi Osisiogu, said the Tinubu-led administration must promote more…
Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, has achieved a historic milestone by exporting its first batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Cameroon, in partnership with Neptune Oil. This marks the refinery’s inaugural international shipment and a significant step toward regional energy integration. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to fostering economic ties between Nigeria…
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has named Chelsea’s Reece James as the toughest defender he has faced in the English Premier League. Despite limited encounters due to James’ injury issues, the two players clashed in a thrilling 4-4 draw between City and Chelsea this season. Doku, who made a significant impact in his debut season…
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A Federal High Court in Kano has issued a temporary order preventing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II until a final decision is made on a lawsuit challenging the reinstatement. The court order also opposes the elimination of four emirates in the state: Bichi, Gaya, Karaye, and Rano. This…
The fear of interacting with people, while often dismissed as common social anxiety, can take a more severe form known as anthrophobia. This clinically recognized condition can deeply affect an individual’s mental health, social interactions, and overall quality of life. What Is Anthrophobia? Anthrophobia is an intense and irrational fear of people that can lead…
The police have uncovered plans to unleash mayhem in the North-West state amid the Emirship tussle in Kano State. The Police Commissioner in the state, Husaini Gumel, disclosed this in a press briefing at the Government House late on Sunday. According to him, the police and other security agencies have mobilised to take down anyone…
The Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly apprehended Mukaila Lamidi, widely known as “Auxilliary,” on Tuesday. Auxiliary served as the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System. According to information from a reliable government source speaking to Leadership, the arrest was carried out by DSS operatives on Tuesday afternoon. However, the specific reasons…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, a critic of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pledged to believe in and support the ruling party if they can get justice for late singer, Mohbad. Mohbad, the feel good crooner and the late singer died on Tuesday at 27 in a controversial manner. Reacting to the grief and speculation…
Former Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said it’s time for northerners to look at themselves instead of blaming other regions. Sani, who wrote on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, lamented that most public schools are free, yet our young ones still don’t want to go to school. He said, “Many…
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been advised to utilize the opportunities of their three-week orientation course to foster national unity and integration among themselves, irrespective of tribal and religious differences. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, gave the advice today in his address to the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream…
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Dutse, Jigawa — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has extended her condolences to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State following the recent loss of his mother and son. During her visit to the Government House in Dutse, Senator Tinubu sympathized with the governor, his family, and the entire Jigawa State. She offered…
ABUJA – A fire outbreak early Monday morning razed sections of the market within Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, causing extensive damage before emergency responders arrived. The fire reportedly started around 3:30 a.m., shortly after power was restored by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). While the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, eyewitnesses suspect…
The United Nations, UN has called for peace in Bangladesh following the violent anti-government protest in the country despite the resignation of the Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. Newmen reports that Hasina had on Monday resigned and fled the country in the face of massive anti-government protests rocking the country. The protest which turned violent has…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has revealed that some tertiary institutions in the country illegally admitted over one million students. JAMB Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, made this revelation on Thursday in Abuja at the ongoing policy meeting on 2023/2024 admissions. The policy meeting, which has heads of tertiary institutions in the country, and…
According to multiple reports US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg over the Red Sea in what military officials described as a rare “friendly fire” incident. Both pilots were said to have ejected safely and were recovered, with one sustaining minor injuries on Sunday, ITV reports. “The guided-missile cruiser USS…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN to work with appropriate anti-corruption agencies to probe allegations that over N57 billion of public funds are missing, diverted or stolen…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to back President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ensure its success in building a stronger Nigeria. In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the former President, Buhari extended his best wishes to President Tinubu on completing his first year in office. Buhari called on…
Brother of the late actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, has called out actress, Funke Akindele, for sending in her condolences after allegedly ignoring her when she needed help. Aderounmu, popularly known for her feature in the hit series Jenifa’sDiary, died during the weekend over an undisclosed ailment. While reacting to the demise, via the comment session of an…
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…
The federal government has officially approved the partial commercialization of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities across the nation. Professor Joesph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made this announcement during a two-day familiarization visit to the Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority in Owerri, Imo State. He emphasized that the strategic move…
Amid the ongoing election in the United States of America, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode said God has stopped the witch and granted former President Donald Trump victory. Fani-Kayode said there is nothing ‘they’ did not do to stop Trump, including trying to jail and kill him but the Lord was with…
President Joe Biden of the United States, Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, and other world leaders yesterday paid glowing tribute to Jimmy Carter, the longest living US president, who died at age 100 Sunday. Carter served under the Democratic Party as the US president from 1977 to 1981, a period marked by economic and…
Fourteen individuals have been apprehended in connection with violent disturbances and looting in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The arrests were announced by the State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, during a press briefing following the State Security Council Meeting at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos. Commissioner Adesina stated that the…
The World Bank Group has urged the Nigerian government to redirect its oil wealth to benefit all citizens, not just the elite. Addressing the current economic challenges, Indermit Gill, the Chief Economist and Vice President of the World Bank stated that the suffering is widespread in Nigeria, with children and young people bearing the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday, inaugurated the Steering Committee of the Nigeria Jubilee Programme (NJFP), as part of measures by the federal government to scale up its employment initiative and enhance the employability of fresh graduates with market-ready skills and competence. Also, yesterday, Shettima declared that Nigeria has remained proactive in taking steps…
A Pro-ISIS group has issued a chilling warning ahead of T20 World Cup game between India and Pakistan in New York. The pro-ISIS outlet released a graphic that showed a hooded man with a rifle over his shoulder. It read ‘You wait for the matches…’ and then – written in dripping blood-red – ‘And we wait…
A student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Mojisola Awesu, was found dead at a refuse dump in the Aleniboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Awesu was reportedly contracted by her friend to act as a girlfriend for a private varsity student at a party for the sum of N15,000. The Kwara…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has emphasized the importance of dialogue and skill development in fostering industrial harmony and promoting national progress. Speaking at the 10th National Labour Summit and Award Ceremony hosted by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) in Ilorin, Kwara State, Onyejeocha commended the…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police Adekunle Omoyele (rtd) as the new Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, following the expiration of Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi’s tenure. The announcement was made by the governor’s spokesperson in a statement on Thursday. Omoyele, a retired officer with 35 years of meritorious service…
