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University of Ibadan concludes 2025/2026 Post-UTME, 14,000 candidates battle for limited admission slots

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

For several candidates, the completion of the Post-UTME marked the beginning of an anxious wait for the release of results…

NECO releases important information on recruitment

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

The examination body made the disclaimer in a statement released by its spokesperson, Azeez Sani, in Abuja on Wednesday.

Bloody clash rocks popular Lagos market, 2 feared dead

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A violent clash on Wednesday threw Lagos Island’s popular Balogun market into chaos, leaving at least two persons feared dead.

Tinubu replies critics: Why I visited Brazil, the gains

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The President highlighted that his administration is deliberately courting global partnerships to unlock Nigeria’s potential in manufacturing, technology, and cultural…

Edo govt, NLC headed for clash over caretaker committee

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A fresh crisis is brewing between the Edo State Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as both sides prepare…

From Scandal to Prison: Why top Eq. Guinea official Baltasar bags jail term

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Baltasar Ebang Engonga, once a powerful figure in Equatorial Guinea’s financial system, is trading his executive chair for a prison…

Hamisu Yusuf jailed over N3.4m job scam

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

Earlier, the EFCC Prosecution Counsel, Precious Onyeneho, told the court that the defendant dishonestly collected the sum of N1.7 million…

I take responsibility for Abuja-Kaduna train derailment — Kayode Opeifa

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The derailment occurred on Tuesday morning shortly after the Abuja-Kaduna train departed the Federal Capital Territory at about 11 a.m.…

2027: Wike’s camp fires back at PDP over zoning decision

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The camp of Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its…

Floods, landslides kill 30 in India

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

At least 30 people have been killed after floods and landslides, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, battered India’s Himalayan region…

2027: Makinde capable of contesting for PDP ticket against Obi, Jonathan

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Obi who is a member of Labour party and part of the ADC opposition coalition has reputedly indicated that he…

Nigeria’s Dantsoho elected vice-president of International Association for Ports & Harbours

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has been elected Vice-President for Africa of the International…

Bid for N50m ransom foiled as police rescue 3 children, nab their abductors in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and revealed that he conspired with Ibrahim Ma’aruf (18yrs) and Abubakar Sadiq…

Vigilante operative killed as gunmen abduct couple, daughter in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The gunmen armed with dangerous weapons attacked the residence of Anas Ahmadu at about 3a.m. on Tuesday.

Who are the 5 Nigerians behind the $45m US scam?

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

In yet another shameful blow to Nigeria’s image abroad, five Nigerians have been unmasked as the brains behind an international…

NSCDC operatives nab teenager with hard-drugs in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

By Abbas Bamalli A 18-year-old boy identified as Hamza Ahmed has been arrested with hard-drugs by operatives of the Nigeria…

Int’l Youth Day: Dangote restates commitment to empowerment

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Addressing staff and guests at the plant, the Chief General Manager and Head of Production, Mr. John Gwong described youths…

Kogi’s Ododo vows to secure Itobe-Anyigba road

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Governor also said there are plans by his administration to rehabilitate key township and intercity roads.

NLC appoints caretaker committee for Edo council

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Upah also accused the Edo Government of seizing the keys to the NLC Secretariat in Benin and threatening caretaker committee…

Excitement in Imo as Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage for workers

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Aside the jack up of the minimum wage for civil servants, Uzodimma also announced increase in minimum wage of doctors…

Amnesty International asks Nigerian govt to end ‘relentless harassment’ of Sowore

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had yesterday ordered six banks to furnish the police with details of bank…

Nigerian troops kill top Boko Haram commanders, many fighters

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

According to him, precision air strikes “inflicted devastating casualties” on the insurgents, with more than 20 bodies and dismembered parts…

“Enough is enough” – ASUU warns FG it will ground varsities with strike

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“We have been very patient and consistent in our engagements with government, but it appears that our genuine sacrifices are…

Osun traditional ruler Joseph Oloyede jailed in US for $4.2m COVID fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Court documents show that from about April 2020 to February 2022, Oloyede and his co-conspirator, Edward Oluwasanm conspired to submit…

ASUU: FG’s loan scheme for lecturers a trap, poisoned chalice

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Federal Government had about two weeks ago announced the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund.

Don’t blame Tinubu for hardship in the country – Sen. Fadahunsi

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Senator said with the various economic policies put in place by the president, before the end of the year,…

NSA Ribadu hands over 128 victims rescued from kidnappers in Zamfara

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The first batch of victims rescued on Aug. 14, comprised 42 individuals; 40 males, seven females and a toddler.

2027: Tinubu will get 100 per cent votes in South-East, says Onyejeocha

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

She said, "Tinubu will surely come back by God’s grace in 2007, because the reforms that he has embarked on…

Lagos man Innocent Ochuko jailed for Bitcoin investment scam

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

EFCC said he assumed a fictitious name, Exxes, from the United States of America through which he was able to…

Tinubu hails election of NPA boss Dantosho as VP IAPH

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Dr. Dantsoho joins the management team of the IAPH for a two-year term.

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