FEC Approves Five-Year Ban on New Federal Tertiary Institutions to Curb Duplication, Improve Quality
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, has approved a five-year moratorium on the creation of new federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The ban, which applies to universities, polytechnics, and…
Ibeju-Lekki’s Only Female Councillor, Oluwakemi Rufai, Dies Two Weeks After Swearing-In
Barely two weeks after assuming office as Councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai has died. Rufai, the only female member of the legislative council, reportedly passed away in the early hours of…
By 2050, Humans Could Live for 1,000 Years — But Who Will Get There?
Imagine a world where your 100th birthday barely marks middle age. Some futurists believe that within the next quarter-century, advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, genetic engineering, and even “mind uploading” could extend human lifespans…
Seven Arrested in Uganda Over USD 70,000 Fake Gold Scam Targeting Nigerian Businessman
Uganda’s State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), has arrested seven individuals accused of defrauding a Nigerian businessman of USD 70,000 in an elaborate fake gold scheme. The group…
Dr. Dennis Aikoriogie Felicitates with Chief John Odigie Oyegun on His 86th Birthday, Hails His Enduring Legacy and Service to Nigeria
Celebrating Chief Dr. John Odigie Oyegun: A Pillar of Nigerian Democracy and Development Today, we honour an icon whose life’s journey is deeply interwoven with Nigeria’s democratic evolution, Chief Dr. John Odigie Oyegun, a name that has become…
Kachikwu Alleges Jonathan Offered Obi Ministerial Slot to Quit 2027 Race
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan offered ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the position of Coordinating Minister of the Economy if he…
Fayemi Debunks Amaechi’s Alleged ADC Coalition Claim, Reaffirms APC Loyalty
The media office of former Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed claims attributed to ex-Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, suggesting both men co-founded a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition before expanding it to…
NDLEA Arrests Lagos Pastor for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Seizes Over 4,000kg of Narcotics Nationwide
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, for allegedly masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs…
Cocoa Overtakes Crude Oil in Nigeria’s Exports to Belgium
Amid rising cocoa production and exports, Nigeria’s shipments of the commodity to Belgium in 2024 surpassed crude oil, the country’s main export product, according to Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt. Nigeria’s cocoa export revenue has…
Dr. Dennis Aikoriogie Celebrates Edo REC Anugbum Onuoha on His Birthday, Hails His Integrity and Service
I extend warm birthday felicitations to Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner. Dr. Onuoha’s unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of our electoral system stands as a testament to his discipline, professionalism, and…