Shettima lauds Massachusetts tech institute’s impact on global innovation ecosystem
–Urges African entrepreneurs to close ranks to fully harness continent’s huge potentials By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has lauded the transformative impact of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, on the global entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem that has raised over $1.5 billion dollars and created over 30,000 direct jobs […]
UNILAG graduates 16,506; 617 bag first class
A total of 16,506 students are set to graduate at the 56th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), spanning both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
FCTA ratifies rehabilitation of Presidential Villa roads, 30 years after construction
The Federal Capital Territory FCT Executive Council has ratified the rehabilitation and resurfacing of internal roads within the Presidential Villa, Abuja, more than 30 years after they were originally constructed.
Tanker crushes motorcyclist, passenger Lagos
Tragedy struck at Pokia Junction, inward Araga, along the Epe–Ijebu Road, Epe, after an empty Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker crushed a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger to death.
Defence, Special Operations get N3.15trn in 2026 budget
The Federal Government has earmarked a total of N3.154 trillion for the Ministry of Defence in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, reflecting the continued prioritisation of national security and the fight against insecurity across Nigeria.
Police detain masquerade over alleged attack in Anambra community
The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a masquerade, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North LGA of the state.
Lassa Fever claims 215 lives nationwide in 2025, says NCDC
Nigeria recorded 215 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, as the viral haemorrhagic disease continued to spread across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed.
Bandits kill 85-year-old woman, abduct villagers in Borgu community, Niger State
Bandits have once again attacked a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing an 85-year-old woman, Amina Adamu, and abducting several villagers during a raid for foodstuffs.
Owo Church Attack: Ondo govt abandoned us, survivors cry out in court
Survivors of the 2022 terrorist attack that killed 40 members of St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State , on Wednesday alleged that they have been neglected by the state government.
Tinubu mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder
Mohammed co-founded Newswatch Magazine in 1984 with the late Dele Giwa, Dan Agbese and Ray Ekpu.
FG cautions against dormant oil blocks
The federal government on Wednesday cautioned against dormant oil blocks, with a stern warning that such licenses would be revoked.
