The Anambra State Government has sealed a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, Ihiala LGA, following fraud complaints from residents. The shrine, operated by self-proclaimed native doctor Ekene Igboegbueze, allegedly promised people supernatural wealth. Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, led the operation, stating the business violated Anambra’s Homeland Security […]
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President TINUBU says Nigeria to Lead AI Innovation.
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is set to lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation in Africa through a partnership with Google. Following a meeting with Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, in France, Tinubu shared on his official X handle on Wednesday, that discussions focused on AI research, cloud […]
UNIZIK female student bites lecturer during clash over TikTok video
A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has come under fire for allegedly assaulting a lecturer who interrupted her while recording a dance video on campus. A viral video showed the incident escalated when the student slapped, bit, and tore the lecturer’s clothes in a heated confrontation. Following public outrage, […]
NDLEA Declares Four Wanted Over Drug Trafficking Syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared four individuals wanted for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking syndicate linked to Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu, also known as Barryshine. The suspects, including Olarenwaju Abdulai and Oluwafemi Abidoye, were allegedly involved in foiled attempts to export cocaine to […]
CBN removes free transactions on Interbank ATM withdrawals
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that customers will now be charged when withdrawing from ATMs of banks other than theirs. In a circular dated February 10, the CBN stated that the previous allowance of three free withdrawals per month has been discontinued. Starting March 1, customers using other […]
Senate Committee Raises Alarm Over 3,900 Missing Firearms
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has expressed concern over the disappearance of more than 3,900 firearms, including AK-47 rifles, from the Nigeria Police Force. During a review of the Auditor-General’s report, lawmakers also flagged financial irregularities totaling ₦1.136 billion. Senator Victor Umeh criticized the police for failing to recover the […]
NUC raises private university application fee by over 400%
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria by over 400%. Executive Secretary Abdullahi Ribadu announced that the fee for purchasing application forms has risen from ₦1 million to ₦5 million, while the processing fee jumped from ₦5 million to ₦25 million. […]
Zamfara Govt Rules Out Negotiation with Bandits
The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its stance against negotiating with bandits, insisting that security remains a top priority. In a statement on Tuesday, Governor Dauda Lawal’s aide, Sulaiman Bala Idris, clarified that the governor was misquoted in a BBC Hausa interview. He emphasized that any negotiation would only occur […]
JAMB Clarifies Admission Criteria
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has reaffirmed that high UTME scores alone do not guarantee university admission. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin clarified that admissions are based on a comprehensive ranking system, considering O’level results, UTME, and post-UTME scores. This comes amid concerns from […]
Federal Government Unveils Diaspora City to Boost Investment and Cultural Exchange
The Federal Government is set to develop a Diaspora City, allowing Nigerians abroad to invest and reconnect with their roots. Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made the announcement in Abuja during the unveiling of the Motherland 2025 initiative. She emphasized that the project goes beyond […]