The National Association of Nigerian Students’ Southwest Zone is urging the federal government to reconsider its decision to invalidate degrees from universities in Benin Republic and Togo. Leaders, including Zonal Coordinator Comrade Alao John, say this action impacts over 22,000 Nigerian students who studied abroad since 2017. They claim the […]
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Burkina Faso issues passport without ECOWAS logo.
Burkina Faso has launched new biometric passports without the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on their cover, Reuters reported. This development further signalled the deterioration of relations between the bloc and estranged Sahelian nations. On 28 January, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all led […]
Petrol price hike: Be ready for social unrest in Nigeria – TUC warns FG
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said the recent Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) pump price increase will cause social unrest in Nigeria. This was as TUC kicked against the increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union disclosed this […]
Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, recover over N2.3m ransom
The Delta State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers and recovered over N2.3 million in ransom paid by their victims. The Commissioner of Police for Delta State, CP Abaniwanda Olufemi, stated this on Thursday while parading 16 suspects for various crimes. Olufemi noted that the command, under his leadership, […]
NNPCL supplied Dangote refinery 30m barrels of crude — Official
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced that it has supplied 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote oil refinery, with plans to provide an additional 17 million barrels soon. The Executive Vice President of NNPCL Downstream, Adedapo Segun, disclosed this on Thursday while speaking on Arise […]
Ondo court remands randy pastor for impregnating a minor, four other girls.
A 31-year-old randy Pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ondo State, Oluwasegun Victor, has been remanded to Correctional Centre for impregnating a minor and four other young girls Oluwasegun who was charged before an Akure Chief Magistrate court said to have had unlawful sexual intercourse with the minor […]
Edozie Njoku in trouble as Court of Appeal Rules in favour of Ezeokenwa
A recent Court of Appeal ruling has breathed new life into the leadership tussle within the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), granting leave to Chief Victor Ike Oye, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, and the party to appeal a previous judgment. The court’s unanimous decision has significant implications, potentially paving the way […]
BREAKING: Senator Umeh Awards Scholarships to 223 Students in 58 communities
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has awarded scholarships to 223 students from 58 communities in his constituency. The scholarships, totaling N37 million, aim to support brilliant students who lack the financial means to pursue their education. Speaking at the event, Senator Umeh expressed his joy in helping […]
APGA risks imminent implosion.
Ahead of the Anambra State local government elections, the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, is in disarray. It could be recalled that the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) finally expressed readiness to conduct the much-anticipated local government polls. The election will be the first, 10 years after the […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike
Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members to resume work, after a seven-day nationwide warning strike following the abduction of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, on December 27, 2023. Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye […]