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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to Iconic Open University, a private tertiary institution based in Sokoto, to commence a new suite of postgraduate programmes, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s advancement in open and distance learning. This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Registrar of the university, […]
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 14 facilities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for failing to comply with key environmental regulations. The agency, in a sweeping enforcement operation, targeted firms involved in quarrying, construction, and entertainment, citing violations ranging from noise pollution to illegal blasting and failure to conduct […]
Baddo supplants Charly Boy as Bariga renames streets in honor of celebrities. Charles Oputa, the renowned singer and activist, has unleashed a vehement critique against the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) for rechristening the ‘Charly Boy Bus Stop’ to ‘Baddo Bus Stop’ as part of a recent initiative to rebrand the streets. Kolade […]
A tragic gas explosion rocked a fast-food outlet in the Ajah area of Lagos, claiming the life of a young female staff member and leaving thirteen others with serious burn injuries. The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at a restaurant located at No. 5 Spring Garden Estate, along Orchid Road […]
Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the National Youth Service Corps’ prohibition against female corps members wearing skirts for religious reasons is unconstitutional and infringes upon the fundamental right to freedom of religion. In a judgment rendered on June 13, 2025, with a certified true copy observed on Sunday, Justice Hauwa Yilwa […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, officially sworn in the newly elected executive chairmen and vice-chairmen of the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), marking a fresh chapter in local governance across the state. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Lagos House, Alausa, […]
Nigerian football star Asisat Oshoala has firmly denied rumours suggesting she is retiring from international football, dismissing the speculation as fake news propagated by a cloned social media account. The Bay FC and Super Falcons striker made her position clear days after reports falsely claimed she had announced her exit following the ongoing Women’s Africa […]
Nigerian investors are increasingly gravitating towards U.S. stocks, according to Richmond Bassey, Chief Executive Officer of Bamboo, a premier digital investment platform. He noted that as domestic investment interest burgeons, the American stock market continues to captivate users on the platform. “U.S. stocks remain our most significant interest today, followed by Nigerian equities,” […]
Maria Zeleranskaya, Head of the RT International newsroom, has called on journalists to embrace a modern approach to news reporting that informs, explains, entertains, and ultimately earns public trust all while adhering to ethical standards. Speaking during a media workshop Zeleranskaya emphasized that today’s journalism must go beyond traditional storytelling by capturing attention without […]
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has openly criticized the state governments of Nigeria for their alleged over-reliance on taxation as a means of fostering development within their jurisdictions. He underscored the imperative for policies that promote production rather than an undue dependence on tax revenue. Ozekhome conveyed these sentiments to journalists on […]
