Usmanu Danfodiyo University matriculates 6,505 students
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:– In a significant boost to Nigeria’s expanding higher education landscape, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has formally matriculated 6,505 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, underscoring its growing national relevance and institutional capacity. The matriculation ceremony, held on Wednesday, marked another milestone in the university’s steady transformation from a modest […]
EFCC opens N8. 7bn money laundering case against Malami, wife, son
Although Joseph Daudu, SAN, who appeared for the defendants, attempted to draw the court’s attention to his clients’ pending bail application, the judge declined the lawyer’s request.
Mideast war escalates as fresh strikes batter Iran
Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon Friday as Israel and the United States stepped up their attacks in the sprawling Middle East war, with powerful explosions shattering the skies of Tehran.
WOSCA 2026 honours trailblazers as Onyechere Sydney-Jack laments Nigeria’s gender gap in public office
Ace broadcaster Dr. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack has lamented the poor representation of women in Nigeria’s public offices, despite women constituting 49 to 50 per cent of the country’s population.
Atiku condemns killings, abduction of over 100 civilians in Borno village
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned in strong terms the killings and abduction of over 100 people when suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched an attack in Ngoshe village of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Gunmen attack Amaechi’s convoy after burning ADC office in Rivers
He said, “I will thank the commissioner of police and the director of DSS. They showed a lot of professionalism; immediately I made contact with them.
Iran police chief orders officers to shoot looters amid war with Israel, US
Iran’s police chief Ahmad Radan said on Friday that officers had been authorised to shoot at suspected looters amid the war with Israel and the United States.
FG engages foreign investors at PEBEC Roundtable on business environment reforms
By Nnasom David Senior government officials and foreign investors operating in Nigeria met in Abuja on Thursday as the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) convened the Third Existing Foreign Direct Investors (FDI) Roundtable to address challenges affecting the country’s investment climate. The high-level engagement, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, brought […]
UN urges Nigeria to move from policy to action
Eyong highlighted alarmingly high levels of GBV in Nigeria, worsened by technology-facilitated abuse online and limited access to justice for survivors in courts and communities across the country.
Shipping association kicks against irregular overtime cargo auctions
The SAN noted that codifying the regime would strengthen legal certainty and boost institutional credibility in the management and disposal of overtime consignments.
FG insists PhD will not replace medical fellowship
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has moved to dispel widespread confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s FEC approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, insisting that a Doctor of Philosophy ,PhD degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria. In a statement issued Thursday […]
