Flash: Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96
A prominent Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully on the Friday morning at his residence in…
Zik’s varsity expels student for biting lecturer
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has expelled, a 300-level History and International Relations student, Precious Chiamaka Goddy-Mbakwe. Precious was seen in a viral video biting…
Minister tackles ‘disrespectful’ Canadian high commission for denying visas to military chiefs
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, says the denial of visa to Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff (CDS), by the Canadian high commission was disrespectful to all Nigerians.…
Tinubu arrives Ethiopia for 38th AU summit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and…
FG suspends registration of new universities, polytechnics
The Federal Government has placed a one-year ban on approving new polytechnics, monotechnics and private universities in the country. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Thursday and noted…
Canada is disrespectful, can go to hell – Ribadu fumes
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly criticized the Canadian embassy for denying Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa and other senior military officers visas for an…
Akinwunmi Adesina: I did not say I’m running for president in 2027
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has clarified recent remarks pertaining to Nigeria's politics. In an interview on Arise Television three days ago, Adesina said he is…
TETFUND’s Echono bags Vanguard newspapers’ icon award
One of Nigeria’s leading media outfit, the Vanguard newspapers has named the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) as its Education Icon for the year 2024. The…
First lady restates commitment to empowering women, Commends DSS for striking gender balance
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has restated her commitment to empowering women in the country . She noted President Bola Tinubu's unwavering determination to ensuring their inclusion in leadership…
Nigeria, UAE sign amended bilateral air service agreement, to ensure reciprocal rights
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an amended bilateral air service agreement (BASA), solidifying mutual aviation ties between both nations. Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace…