By Adeola Badru A physical confrontation between a 20-year-old herder, Salau Isiaka, and a 25-year-old farmer, Akinkunmi Tiamiyu, has resulted in both individuals requiring hospitalization. The incident, which occurred on March 21, 2025, in Ilowa-Gbade Village, Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State, left both parties injured. Vanguard gathered on Saturday that the altercation stemmed […]
Stock market investors traded 2.902 billion shares worth N48.064 billion in 57,044 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Saturday announced the release of the results for the 2025-First Series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. According to the party, no responsible government will allow a situation to deteriorate before taking decisive action in the best interest of its citizens. NNPP National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major, said this in […]
By Jeff Agbodo ABAKALIKI—THE Alex Ekwueme University Ndufi-Alike Ikwo, (AE-FUNAI) Ebonyi State has suspended indefinitely Alex Okemini for alleged cult-related activities. Okemini until recently was the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Francis Nwifuru on Security (Ebonyi North). He was sacked by the Governor on Tuesday following controversy that arose during the Matriculation of the University […]
Neuer has been out since tearing his calf muscle while celebrating a goal in Bayern’s Champions League last 16 first-leg win over Bayer Leverkusen in early March.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling pneumonia in both lungs after being hospitalised for breathing difficulties.
The electricity substation blaze closed the London airport for most of Friday before some flights began to arrive and take off later in the evening.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations will hold separate negotiations with United States officials in Saudi Arabia on Monday
At least four people were killed after a busy 200-meter (656-foot) suspension bridge collapsed in Ecuador, government officials said Friday.
From the East to the West and North to South, rice traders across Nigeria share a common story of struggle.
If the current trend continues, 27 million additional girls could undergo FGM by 2030. This is unacceptable
Under the Petroleum (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 1996, enacted during Etete’s tenure, the President of Nigeria had the power to declare an oil field with about 10,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) a marginal field
A disturbing trend has emerged, threatening the fabric of society.
Coding is always the buzzword in Nigeria and most developing economies when it comes to tech career or jobs.
To groom local technology talent and drive financial inclusion through homegrown solutions, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company, GTCO, HabariPay Limited, hosted its flagship innovation event, Take on Squad Hackathon 2.0.
To nurture innovation in North Western Nigeria, and foster creative solutions to real-world challenges using space technology, the Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT, Ltd. is set to launch a Regional Space-Tech Hackathon and VSAT Training Programme in Jigawa State.
Google said Tuesday it will acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion, citing the need for greater cybersecurity capacity as artificial intelligence embeds itself in technology infrastructure.
By Elizabeth Osayande The 73rd Annual Council Meeting of The West African Examinations Council, WAEC concluded with a celebration of academic excellence and the recognition of exceptional students in the sub-region. The meeting, held from March 17 to March 21, 2025, was graced by the presence of Liberia’s President, His Excellency Joseph Nyumah Boakai, who […]
“In most of the advanced nations, primary and secondary school education is free. So, if you now see Nigerians abroad, not minding that fact, and sending their children and wards back home”
By Adesina Wahab Founder of Grande Oakbridge Montessori School, Lekki, Lagos, Mrs Hannah Royeke Obalade, has said education that will be beneficial to the child and the society at large should be one that helps the child unleash his innate talents and potential. Obalade, whose school is celebrating its 20th anniversary, said education must both […]
GPE, hosted by the World Bank, has said 118 million girls are out of school worldwide and that limited education opportunities for girls amounts to about $30 trillion loss
