Education
ABU Zaria To Confer Honorary Degree on Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela
The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has approved the conferment of honorary degrees on Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Sale at…
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Security
21 Dead, Others Missing As Bandits Attack Baure Village in Katsina
Suspected bandits attacked Baure village in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving 21 people dead and several others missing. The incident occurred on Tuesday,…
BREAKING: Prince Abimbola Owoade emerges as new Alaafin of Oyo
Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has emerged as the new Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade’s emergence followed the approval of Governor Seyi Makinde. A statement signed by the…
BREAKING: US to return $53m Diezani’s stolen funds to Nigeria
The United States Government and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding to repatriate the sum of $53 million stolen funds to…
Education
‘I’m Not Guilty’, Teacher Arraigned for slapping 3-Year-Old Boy For Not Writing Number 6 tells court
The Lagos school teacher who abused a three-year-old boy for not being able to write the number six have pleaded not guilty before a Magistrate Court.…
Politics
JUST IN: Tinubu splits Nigerian Aviation College into six campuses across geo-political zones
President Bola Tinubu has announced the division of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses. The Ondo State chapter of the…
Politics
Tinubu in Closed Door Meeting With China’s Foreign Affairs Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is holding a meeting with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Wang, a member…
Security
Peter Obi laments High Rate of Kidnapping in Nigeria, Says No One Would be Spared Soon
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the increasing crime rate in Nigeria, particularly kidnappings, describing the…
Politics
Nasarawa Governor Mocks Opposition’s Coalition Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed concerns over a potential coalition of opposition parties aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead…
Security
19 Dead As Military Foil Attempted Assassination of Chad’s President
Gunmen stormed Chad’s presidential complex in the capital, N’Djamena, on Wednesday evening, sparking a firefight that left 19 people dead, the government confirmed. The assault, launched…