University of Birmingham, UNILAG strengthen partnership in Nigeria
The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) today strengthened their strategic partnership with a new agreement to explore the expansion of high-quality transnational education (TNE) and research collaboration in Nigeria. University of Birmingham Provost Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams and University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola signed a Memorandum of Understanding to […]
Edo ADC Chieftain lauds Owie’s emergence as party leader
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon Douglas Iyike, on Wednesday lauded the emergence of former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Rowland Owie as the leader of the party in Edo South Senatorial District saying it was a sign that the party was ready to win […]
EIB Group showcases security, tech capabilities to Immigration Service in Abuja tour
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, on Tuesday led a high-level delegation of the Service on an inspection tour of facilities operated by EIB Group in Kuje and Idu, Abuja, as part of efforts to explore operational collaboration. Mrs Nandap was represented on the tour by a Deputy […]
Mourinho’s Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2 for Champions League round of 16 spot
For Mourinho, who coached Madrid between 2010 and 2013, it was a first victory at the second time of asking against his old club since departing them
Fifteen dead in Colombia plane crash
An airplane carrying 15 people, including a lawmaker, crashed near Colombia’s border with Venezuela on Wednesday, killing all passengers and crew, Colombia’s civil aviation authority said.
Cardoso hosts British investors, reaffirms commitment to financial sector reform
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, hosted a delegation from British International Investment (BII), as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial sector reforms and attract long-term investment. The delegation was led by its Chair, Ms. Diana Layfield, alongside the British High […]
Champions League: Qualified teams, playoff round draw, date, time
The stage is set for the knockout rounds of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, with Europe’s elite clubs gearing up for decisive battles as the race for continental glory intensifies.
Champions League: Full list of teams qualify for Round of 16
Five English clubs qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League as Liverpool, Manchester, Chelsea and Tottenham secured a top-eight finish in the league phase Wednesday along with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.
Nollywood star, Jide Kosoko emerges Oloja-elect of Lagos
The Kosoko Royal Family has formally declared Prince Abdulrafiu Babajide Akanni Kosoko as the Oloja of Lagos-elect, marking a historic moment in the enduring royal heritage of Lagos.
Plane carrying lawmaker, 14 others goes missing near Venezuela border
An aircraft carrying 15 people, including one lawmaker, went missing near Colombia’s troubled border with Venezuela on Wednesday, state airline Satena and aerospace authorities said.
Enugu Police arraign man, 42 over alleged rape of girl, 13
The Police in Enugu have arraigned a 42-year old man, Mr Edwin before a magistrate court for the alleged rape of a 13-year old girl at Mburubu, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.
