ASUU elects Prof Chris Piwuna as new national president
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Prof. Chris Piwuna, the Dean of Students Affairs at the University of Jos and a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, has been…
What we will do with Marine & Blue Economy policy — Oyetola
By Cynthia Alo At the backdrop of the recent approval of the a new Marine and Blue Economy Policy by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) the Minister of Marine and…
Amotekun arrests suspected drug kingpin in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network, otherwise known as ‘Amotekun corps’ have arrested a suspect believed to be heavily involved in illegal drug trade. The…
Breaking: Court grants EeZeeTee N20m bail
By Henry Ojelu Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has granted music producer and former manager of gospel artist Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachi (also known as…
UBEC expresses commitment to addressing out-of-school challenges in Nigeria
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the challenges contributing to the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. The Executive…
Leo XIV celebrates first mass as pope
New Pope Leo XIV began celebrating his first mass as head of the Catholic Church on Friday, a private gathering for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, according to video footage…
Awolowo’s grand-daughter resigns as Labour Party executive committee member
By Bayo Wahab Pastor Funke Awolowo, late Obafemi Awolowo’s grand-daughter, has resigned her membership of the Labour Party Executive Committee in Lagos State. Until her resignation, Awolowo was the party’s…
UK charges Nigerian-British art dealer Ochuko Ojiri with terrorism-related offence
A Nigerian-British art dealer and former TV expert, Oghenochuko Ojiri has been charged with terrorism-related offences, according to the Metropolitan Police. Ojiri, 53, also known as Ochuko Ojiri, from west…
Football fan in coma after falling from tree celebrating club’s victory
A Leeds United supporter is in critical condition after falling from a tree during the club’s Premier League promotion celebrations on Monday. Ed O’Brien, 23, reportedly fell while celebrating in…
Tinubu lauds troops for securing key highway project
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Army for providing security along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super highway project. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, made this known during an operational visit…