Former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called for urgent reforms in higher education, research and adoption of technology as strategies to combat poverty in Africa. Ezekwesili made this assertion during Redeemer’s University’s 20th Anniversary Public Lecture in Ede, Osun State, on Monday. Speaking on the theme ‘The Reality […]
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Gov Fubara denies link to militant group, issues stern warning to bloggers
Embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has dissociated himself from a viral video linking his supporters to a Niger Delta militant group and the explosion of oil and gas facilities in the state. The governor, in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi said […]
Emergency rule: Reps got $5,000 as ‘Sallah gesture,’ not bribe – Betara
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FCT, Mukhtar Aliyu Betara, has clarified that he shared $5,000 with members of his committee as a “Sallah gesture” and not as an inducement to support emergency rule in Rivers State. A Nigerian investigative journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, disclosed this in a […]
3 fleeing inmates nabbed as Correctional Service confirms killing of officer.
Three of the 12 inmates who escaped during a jail break at Koton Karfe correctional centre in Kogi State have been rearrested. The Acting Controller General, Nigeria Correctional Service, Sly Nwakuche disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday at the Koton Karfe correctional centre. He regretted that one of […]
PDP in limbo as APC, LP strategize to battle Soludo in Nov 8 poll
As political parties continue to make plans about how to take the Anambra governorship seat in the 2025 election which comes up on November 8, one party which has in previous years dominated the political space in the state is missing. That political party is the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. […]
Ihiala stakeholders thank Soludo for return of peace, blame PG for activities of gunmen
Stakeholders of Ihiala community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday thanked Soludo for his efforts to make their community safe by using operatives of Agunechemba security agency to fight gunmen operating in the area. The stakeholders also regretted that over N100million donated by indigenes of the […]
Juventus Sacks Motta, Appoints Igor As New Coach.
On Sports, Juventus FC has parted ways with head coach Thiago Motta following a string of poor performances. In a statement on Sunday, the club thanked Motta for his service and announced Igor Tudor as his replacement. Tudor, a former Juventus player and assistant coach, will take charge of training […]
Ondo sets up joint task force as Amotekun nabs 32 suspected kidnappers
The Ondo State Government has established a security joint task force to address rising insecurity, following recent attacks that claimed multiple lives. Speaking in Akure on Sunday, Amotekun Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the task force, initiated by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa—comprises all security agencies. He also disclosed that 32 suspected […]
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons Rescues Trafficking Victims From Abuja Hotel.
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), have rescued seven victims suspected of being trafficked to Iraq for exploitation. The operation, carried out in Zamaru near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, followed credible intelligence about unusual activities at a hotel. NAPTIP’s spokesperson, Vincent Adekoye, said […]
Customs, others destroy expired, illicit drugs in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and other agencies, has destroyed a large cache of expired and illicit drugs in Lagos. The exercise took place at a dumpsite in Epe on Friday as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate harmful substances from […]