The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abruptly canceled an emergency meeting scheduled with vice chancellors (VCs) of federal universities. The meeting was expected to address the mounting concerns over the federal government’s student loan scheme and the recent spike in tuition fees across public institutions. Sources within the Ministry of Education […]
In a striking diplomatic moment, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s provocative suggestion that Canada should become the 51st American state. The encounter took place during Carney’s first official visit to the White House since taking office. During a 33-minute meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump, invoking his real […]
toIn a thrilling encounter, Inter Milan triumphed 3-2 after extra time against Barcelona in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie, securing a 4-3 aggregate victory and a spot in the final for the first time in 15 years. The match, held at the iconic San Siro, saw both teams give it […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance in office for the growing wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Tuesday, Governor Sule stated that Nigerians were becoming increasingly drawn to the APC due to what he described as the visible […]
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for stronger regional cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to effectively tackle the growing threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by terrorist groups across the region. Speaking at the opening of a high-level stakeholder meeting in Abuja, Ribadu emphasized the […]
Prominent human rights lawyer, Barrister Christopher Chindera, has called for sanctions against justices of the Court of Appeal who recently upheld the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organization. Chindera argued that the ruling violates constitutional rights and undermines the principles of justice and fair hearing. In a […]
A wave of shock and sorrow swept through Ideani community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Tuesday after the lifeless body of a pregnant woman was found hanging from a cashew tree along the Uke–Ideani road. The woman, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was discovered early in the […]
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, fondly referred to as the Queen Mother, has opened up about her recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an official invitation. The actress took to her Instagram page on Tuesday to share her experience, leaving many of her fans and followers stunned. According to Iyabo Ojo, […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a warehouse in Suleja, Niger State, over the illegal bulk distribution of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food additive banned from large-scale importation due to health concerns. The enforcement operation, carried out by NAFDAC’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate, was ordered by […]
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has attributed the recent mass failure in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to the government’s heightened anti-cheating efforts, asserting that the results reflect progress in combating examination malpractice rather than a decline in student capability. In a public statement, Dr. Alausa emphasized that the poor […]
