Thierry Henry and Kate Scott have been confirmed as hosts of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place at London’s Palladium on Monday, October 26.

…Orders VCs to Justify New Courses With Job-Market Demand By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has tightened recruitment controls in federal universities, directing vice-chancellors to justify manpower requests based on staffing needs, labour-market demand and national human capital development priorities. The directive, issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, comes amid concerns […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Media expert and activist, Austine Aghomi, has challenged the Delta State Government to release the report of the administrative panel of inquiry into the death of Unity Ekwevugbe Adeda and publish a white paper stating its position on the findings. Aghomi, Coordinator of Journalists for Just Development of the Niger […]

By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has indefinitely closed its Ejigbo Fire Station following reported repeated assaults on its personnel, calling for an impartial investigation into the incidents. The Service said the decision was taken to protect firefighters and firefighting equipment after personnel were allegedly attacked at the station on Tuesday, […]

The United States has placed 11 African countries under its highest travel advisory, warning American citizens against visiting the destinations because of security and other risks.