Khalifa Isyaku Rabi’u University (KHAIRUN), located in Kano, today held its matriculation ceremony for the 2025 academic session, formally inducting 578 newly admitted students into the university community. During the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdulrashid Garba, reiterated the university’s dedication to upholding academic excellence through adherence to international best practices and standards. He […]
The Ogun State Government has announced the temporary closure of the Olumo Rock Tourist Centre in Abeokuta, effective Monday, April 14, 2025, to allow for a comprehensive renovation and facelift of the historical site. In a statement released on Friday, Mr. Sesan Fagbayi, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, emphasized that the closure is part […]
At least 12 shops were destroyed in a fire outbreak that occurred late Thursday night, April 10, 2025, at the Mayegun Cement Store Market, located at Block A, No. 64, Araromi, Agodi-Gate, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The fire, which began around 10:55 p.m., raged for over three hours before firefighters succeeded in putting it out […]
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State have come together to pledge their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The meeting, hosted by former governor and Senate Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, also aimed at strategizing on how to defeat the current Labour Party administration of Governor Alex […]
China’s Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that it will raise retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. imports from their current 84 percent level to 125 percent, starting April 12. The move is in direct retaliation for President Trump’s recent hike of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 145 percent this year. In a statement, Beijing called Washington’s tariff […]
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued two teenage girls and arrested four suspects in a kidnap syndicate that had been operating from Oba town, Idemili South Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by men of the Oba Divisional Headquarters, was brought to a conclusion around 11:54 am on November 27, 2024, when ransom […]
A recent Business Insider Africa report, using World Bank statistics, has established the five African countries with the lowest life expectancy, setting forth chronic health, economic, and security challenges in the continent. Chad leads the list with a mere average life expectancy of 53.68 years, followed by Nigeria (53.87), Lesotho (54.91), the Central […]
*OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION* 11th April, 2025 *PRESS RELEASE* The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) wishes to address recent insinuations circulating, particularly on social media, regarding the composition of Federal appointments. The Government categorically refutes claims of lopsidedness and emphasizes its unwavering commitment […]
The acronym “DNR,” an abbreviation for “Do Not Resuscitate,” is often wrongly interpreted by the public, particularly when viewed on trending videos or social media commentary. Recent conversation has brought forward common misconceptions on what specifically a DNR order is, when it would be applied, and what that would mean to patient treatment. […]
U.S. Embassy Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Tim Smith met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday to discuss the Nigerian politics. Throughout the meeting, discussions revolved around Nigeria’s democratic process, political trends, and the importance of inclusive government. Mr. Smith and Mr. Abubakar exchanged views on the opportunities and challenges of Nigeria’s democracy, […]
