Afghan girls no longer allowed to write university entrance exam – Taliban
Girls are no longer allowed to sit for entrance exams for private universities in Afghanistan, following a prohibition imposed by the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Higher Education. This policy…
Old Naira Notes: Reps reject CBN’s 10-day deadline extension
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on new naira re-design and naira swap policy has rejected the 10-day extension granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for the exchange of old notes.…
Sanwo-Olu grieves over nine killed in Ojuelegba accident
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathised with the families of people killed on Sunday in the Ojuelegba accident. Frederic Oladeinde, the commissioner for transportation, said this in a…
Nekede poly furious with student claiming she graduated using God’s help, private parts
The management of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Imo, says it has begun investigations into the identity of a female student, who gloated about her graduation on TikTok. The yet-to-be…
Nigeria, Ghana, others affected as UK reviews teachers’ immigration policy
The United Kingdom’s Department for Education, has effected some changes in the priority subjects for nationals pursuing relocation to the country via its Teaching Regulation Agency from next…
Popular Nothern Female Influencer, Murja Kunya, Arrested
A popular comedy skit maker, Murja Kunya, has been arrested by the police at Tahir Hotel in Kano. The police arrested the Kano-based young lady while trying to book rooms for her guests who came…
Outrage trails Ojuelegba road carnage
Residents and sympathisers have expressed concern over what they called the “lackadaisical, inactive” attitude of relevant authorities towards the prevention of fatal truck accidents across the country,…
New Notes: CBN To Monitor Banks’ Strong Rooms
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will monitor bank’s strong rooms in Rivers State as a way to checkmate banks that hoard the new naira notes and make it difficult for Nigerians to access.…
FA Cup: Holders Liverpool Knocked Out By Brighton
Liverpool’s disastrous season suffered another blow on Sunday as the holders were dumped out of the FA Cup by a 2-1 defeat at Brighton. Kaoru Mitoma’s brilliant control and finish in stoppage…
Presidency: Why I Chose Tinubu Over Atiku – PDP Senator
Former Governor of Enugu state and Senator representing Enugu East, Chimaroke Nnamani, has said he chose to campaign for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola…
Nigerian arrested, another wanted in Canada over $500K airline ticket fraud
Canadian Police have arrested one Nigerian and declared the other wanted for having fraudulently issued and sold 250 airline tickets to unsuspecting customers, valued at $500,000. According to…
Nigerians Turn To ‘Naija’ Used Cars As ‘Tokunbo’ Car Prices Surge
Many Nigerians say the current hike in the prices of imported vehicles popularly known as “Tokunbo” has affected their desire to own cars. They said this in an interview with the News Agency…
Naira Notes: Buhari, Reps heading for clash over CBN’s 10-day extension
President Muhammadu Buhari and the House of Representatives are on collision course over the deadline for the withdrawal of old naira notes. The CBN had before now, given January 31 deadline for the…
Defamation: Fayemi Slams N500m Suit On Ekiti Politician, Arise TV
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has filed a suit against a former senatorial aspirant in the state, Mr. Kayode Otitoju and Arise Television for alleged defamation of character and…
Obi’s movement is on social media | Northern APC governors won’t back Atiku – Gov. Sule
Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa state governor, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not wary of the popularity of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP). Speaking in an…
My support was for Osinbajo, not Tinubu – Naja’atu Mohammed
Naja’atu Mohammed, a politician and renowned activist recently resigned as a Director in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council. She speaks with DIRISU YAKUBU on dumping the APC…
BBTitans housemates Sandra, Theo Traw evicted
The Big Brother Titans housemates, Sandra and Theo Traw have been evicted from the Big Brother house. It was the first live eviction since the reality TV show, which comprised of Nigerian and South African…
Redesigned naira deadline: Tinubu in Benin lauds Buhari’s extension of deadline
THE presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu late Sunday took his campaign to Benin City where he held a town hall meeting with political leaders, social groups…
Again, Buhari pledges credible polls
President Muhammadu Buhari’s weekend reiterated his commitment to free, fair and credible 2023 general elections, urging citizens to exercise their civic rights and elect candidates of their choice. The…
Confusion over police postings in Lagos, Ogun
Contrary to insinuations that new Commissioners of Police have been posted to Lagos and Ogun states, facts emerged, yesterday, on the true position of things in the police hierarchy. The insinuations…
Osun gov poll: I’ll protect your mandate – Adeleke tells protesters
FOLLOWING protests that took place in some parts of Osun State, after the Election Petition Tribunal’s judgement sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Friday, the governor, yesterday, commended the people…
Pyrates disown viral video on 2023 presidential candidate
The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity has distanced itself from lyrics of a viral video targeting one of the presidential candidates. Aside from disowning the video, the group stated…
Putin Sends Strippers To Frontline Soldiers
Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has ordered strippers and pole dancers to be sent to the front in a bid to entertain his…
PHOTOS: Emefiele visits Buhari in Daura for talks on cash swap deadline
President Muhammadu Buhari met with Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central…