Why UNILAG adopts e-learning mode for now — VC
VICE chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, has explained the reason the…
Over N9bn spent to fuel 13,000 generators in Lagos markets annually
More than N9 billion is being spent by shop owners to fuel 13,000 generators, in Lagos markets, with Lekki, Ikoyi and other…
22 Lassa fever deaths recorded in two weeks – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 143 cases of Lassa fever out of the 484 suspected cases from December 30, 2024, to January 12, 2025, in seven states across 32 local government…
NANS denies secret meeting with Seyi Tinubu over election
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, on Wednesday, denied a meeting between it and the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi, in the NAN leadership transition process. The association described…
Inheritance: Court adjourns Ojukwu’s children suit to March 10
The Lagos State High Court will hear the withdrawal of a joinder application filed by Afamefuna and Nwachukwu, sons of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on March 10, 2025. The application, dated December 16, 2024, seeks to…
Alaafin: Owoade puts traditional rites on hold, returns to Canada
Ten days after receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde, the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has yet to begin the month-long traditional rites to pave the…
Peter Obi Now With Abure Camp – LP Legal Adviser
The National Legal Adviser to the Labour Party, Barr. Kehinde Edum, has said the party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, is now with the national chairman of the party, Julius Abure. The…
Nigeria Not Yet Hyperinflation Economy – FRC Insists
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) on Wednesday pointed out that Nigeria was not yet a hyperinflationary economy. Owing to this, the Council, in a press statement signed by its Executive Secretary/Chief…
Stop ‘ridiculous war’ in Ukraine or face new sanctions — Trump warns Putin
United States President, Donald Trump, has issued a stern warning to Russian President, Vladimir Putin, threatening higher tariffs and additional sanctions…
People are less likely to die if treated by a female doctor —Study
PATIENTS treated by female doctors are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital for medical and anaesthesia care, a…
Global inflation, high operation cost responsible for telecom tariff hike – FG
The Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has attributed the recent tariff hike by mobile network operators (MNOs) to global inflation and…
Convicted US Capitol rioter rejects Trump pardon
A participant in the 6 January 2021 US Capitol riot has rejected a pardon from United States President, Donald Trump, citing…
NUC upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry programmes to doctor status
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has upgraded several medical-related programs in Nigerian universities from bachelor’s degrees to…
Firm moves to stop SPDC, NUPRC from selling its onshore assets
A Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced hearing of a suit filed by Global Gas and Refining Limited, seeking an order restraining Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and the Nigerian…
WEMA BANK ANNOUNCES FINAL TRANCHE OF CAPITAL RAISE EXERCISE
…Set to raise additional N200 billion in combination of Rights & Special Placement to complete CBN recapitalization requirement. …
NLC Rejects 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Threatens Nationwide Action
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, lambasted the federal government and telecommunications companies for increasing tariff by 50% amid rising cost of living in the country. It…
Youths Scoop Fuel From Another Faulty Tanker
Few days after nearly 100 persons lost their lives in tanker accident in Niger State, some youths trooped out to the scene of a tanker accident in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Wednesday. According to…
Ohanaeze celebrates Beatrice Ekweremadu’s release, hopes for Ike’s return
Chief Alex Ogbonnia, the immediate past National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has expressed joy over the release and return of Beatrice Ekweremadu to Nigeria. Ogbonnia praised Senator Ike…
Nigerian oil mogul Wale Tinubu’s Oando wins Angola’s KON 13 block
Oando Plc, an integrated energy solutions provider led by Nigerian oil mogul Wale Tinubu, has…
Aluko, Diezani, Otudeko, Obaigbena… the key players in First Bank’s $600m oil debt saga
A decade-long saga of failed oil ventures and mounting debts has plunged First Bank into a bitter dispute with media baron Nduka Obaigbena, exposing the…
Musk Slams Trump-Backed AI Mega Project
Elon Musk on Wednesday cast doubt on a $500 billion AI project announced by US President Donald Trump, saying the money promised for the investment actually wasn’t there. The comments were a rare instance of a…
EFCC Directs Zonal Commands To Audit Exhibits Following Theft Of Over $400,000, Jewellery From…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has directed all its commands to audit the exhibits in their possessions,…
Manchester City Reach Agreement With AC Milan Over Kyle Walker Transfer
The 34-year-old has won 17 trophies during his time at City, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League, following his…
Man Sets Wife Ablaze Over Alleged Infidelity, Reports Self To Police
A middle-aged woman, Mrs. Chioma Nwana, has been confirmed dead after her husband reportedly poured petrol on her and set her ablaze in Abagana community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The tragic…