Prof. Gwarzo hails Nile varsity VC for raising academic standards
The President of the Association of African Private Universities (AAPU), Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has commended the Vice Chancellor of Nile University, Professor Dilli Dogo, for enhancing the quality of education in the university. Gwarzo stated this during a courtesy visit to the university in Abuja, where he urged universities across the continent to stop […]
Ebonyi land dispute: Hoodlums burn excavator used for boundary demarcation
ABAKALIKI—suspected hoodlums have burnt an excavator being used for boundary demarcation between the Abaomege and Ishinkwo communities, in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The Chairman of Onicha Local Government, Chief Ikechukwu Ogbofia, who spoke through the Public Relations Officer, Omekannaya Orogwu, confirmed the incident and described it as an act of sabotage. He […]
Court sentences 2 to 30 yrs, 1 to life imprisonment for kidnapping
By Rotimi Ojomoyela & Boluwaji Obahopo Ado-Ekiti—An Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Ado Ekiti, has sentenced two persons, Ojo Babajide (31) and Olajide Nathaniel (35), to 15 years’ imprisonment each for conspiracy and kidnapping. This is as a High Court, sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, sentenced 20 years old Lawal Ahmadu to life imprisonment […]
Next generation leaders emerge as Woodhall mentorship programme ends in Lagos
By Etop Ekanem In a season marked by renewed investor optimism and economic resurgence, Nigeria’s Woodhall Capital International Foundation (WCIF), the philanthropic arm of leading financial advisory firm, Woodhall Capital, in partnership with Mentor Intro Africa, a premier platform connecting Africa’s rising talent with world-class mentors, has successfully concluded its six-week intensive mentorship programme aimed […]
2 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in fresh herders attack in Benue
By Petera Duru & Boluwaji Obahopo Makurdi—Two soldiers and two civilians were reportedly killed in Ikobi community, in a fresh attack on Apa Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen. This came as a retired Major of the Nigerian Army, Pastor Joe Ajayi, was Wednesday kidnapped by gunmen from his residence in […]
NAF at 61: 30 nations Air Forces meet in Lagos for security pact
By Evelyn Usman Chiefs of Air Forces from 30 nations converged yesterday in Lagos, to discuss strategies to strengthen collaboration and address evolving security challenges and violent extremism in the African continent. The occasion was the 4th African Air Forces Forum and part of events lined up to celebrate the Nigerian Air Force at 61. […]
Nigerian has placed families at forefront of National Devt – Sulaiman Ibrahim
Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has taken concrete steps to integrate family-focused approaches into national policy, with efforts centered on repositioning the care economy through strengthening caregiving systems and protecting vulnerable populations. The minister disclosed this at the ongoing ministerial session […]
Used car buyer behaviour shifts as vehicle inspections rise by 22% — Cars45
New data from auto tech company Cars45 reveals a significant shift in Nigerian consumer behaviour towards used car purchases, marked by a 22% increase in vehicle inspection requests in the first quarter of 2025.
Lagos monarch hails Tinubu’s appointment of Akerele as DG National Theatre
The traditional ruler of Otumara Community in the Lagos Mainland of the state, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Tola Akerele as Director General of the National Theatre, DG.
CAS harps on unity to solve security challenges in Africa
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar, has called for deeper collaboration among African nations to effectively tackle the continent’s complex and transnational security threats.
NatalBond emerges with solution to support first-time pregnant women across Africa, beyond
After nearly two years of quiet but powerful work behind the scenes, NatalBond has officially launched its all-in-one mobile app, built especially for first-time pregnant women and new mums who need accessible health care, closer than ever before. Since its online community opened on May 23, 2023, NatalBond has answered nearly 1 million questions, supported […]
