Gunmen kidnap 3 varsity students in Benue – Police
Gunmen kidnapped three students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, on Saturday, the police said on Monday. Police spokesperson in Benue, DSP Catherine Anene, told newsmen that the students were kidnapped at about 10.20 p.m. while studying close to a school hall. She said full investigations of the crime had started to track the kidnappers. […]
AstraZeneca Vaccine: 31-year-old woman in critical condition in Nasarawa
***begs for financial assistance By David Odama – Lafia A 31-year-old woman, Goselle Manya, is now lying critically ill in a hospital after receiving the Astrazeneca vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in Nasarawa state. Goselle Manya, a volunteer staff with a Primary health care centre, located in Azuba Bashiyi, Shabu development Area of Lafia […]
Nigeria is heading for another lockdown situation – Yomi Akinfesoye
Yomi Akinfesoye is the Author of the book “Reckless Audacity”. A book that sheds light on the recklessness of humans in the face of crisis, displayed during the covid-19 outbreak; more so the ineptitude of leaders which exacerbated the CoViD-19 pandemic. Akinfesoye is a Chemical Engineering graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife Nigeria, and […]
58 students battle for 2021 Alex Otti Foundation scholarship
By Ugochukwu Alaribe, Umuahia About 58 undergraduates from various public universities in Nigeria are battling for the 2021 edition of the scholarship opportunities offered by a Non-Governmental Organization, the Alex Otti Foundation. In 2020, the Foundation shortlisted 52 candidates out of which it offered scholarships to 32 students. Briefing journalists in Umuahia, Executive Director of […]
NNMA, TETFUND partner on projects, research development for varsities
By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) is to partner with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to initiate projects and research programmes that would benefit universities and other tertiary institutions in the country. According to a statement by Mr. Namadi Ibrahim, Acting Secretary, NNMA, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which, was […]
Matthew ‘M.R’ Reed to release a themed soundtrack album
Chicago born songwriter, producer, director and artist Matthew ‘M.R’ Reed is getting ready to release a themed album inspired by his soon to be premiered stage production “I REMEMBER”. He alerted his fans and followers of this development in a video on his Instagram story, saying “I am excited for you all to see my […]
