In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Jos has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals convicted of illegal mining of solid minerals in the state. According to a statement released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, Justice Dorcas V. Agishi handed down the judgment, which also includes […]
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non Academic Staff Union of Allied institutions (NASU) has rejected the distribution formula adopted by the Federal Government for the disbursement of the ₦50 billion approved for university-based unions. The fund, which was meant to be shared among […]
Shell Plc has announced a disturbing rise in oil spill incidents in Nigeria, with a 122% increase in operational spills recorded in 2024. According to the company’s 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) reported 20 operational spill incidents of more than 100 kilograms of […]
The Nigerian Army has taken swift and decisive action against one of its own, dismissing Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel from service due to his alleged involvement in armed robbery. This move is a clear indication of the Army’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of discipline and integrity within its ranks. According […]
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results have been released, and many students are left uncertain about their next steps due to the low pass rate. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that some universities will accept JAMB scores as low as 140, 150, and 160. According to reports, […]
President Joe Biden has thanked his supporters for their outpouring of love and support after he recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The President took to social media to express his gratitude, saying that he is “touched by the love and support” he has received from the American people. […]
An alleged serial killer surgeon, Dr. Abbas Adio Adeyemi Adebowale, has been accused of murdering over 500 of his patients. The trained and qualified consultant orthopaedic surgeon, who was the Chief Medical Director of Kaiama General Hospital in Kwara State, allegedly carried out the heinous crimes in the very hospital where he was […]
In a bid to further stimulate the growth of Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan. At the helm of this initiative is the bank’s Managing Director, Tony Okpanachi, who outlined the institution’s vision to significantly increase its outstanding loan portfolio […]
Fidelity Bank, one of Nigeria’s top lenders, is facing a looming insolvency crisis after a Supreme Court panel found the bank liable in a years-long tort dispute with a little-known general services venture, Sagecom Concept Ltd. The bank has been ordered to pay N225 billion in damages, which could potentially cripple its operations. […]
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to implement a robust strategy to prevent Marte town from falling into the hands of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The governor’s plea comes after he spent the night in Marte, coordinating security efforts and assessing the challenges faced by […]
