A new global ranking has revealed the universities that have produced the highest number of billionaires, with American institutions once again dominating the list. According to the latest billionaire education index, Harvard University leads the world with 104 billionaire alumni, reaffirming its reputation as a breeding ground for global business leaders and entrepreneurs. Stanford […]
Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, says six suspects have been arrested over the deadly attack in Oke-Ode that left 15 people, including the village head, dead. Ojo disclosed this on Friday in Ilorin while briefing journalists at the command headquarters. He said the arrests followed intensified operations by police tactical teams across the […]
The International Monetary Fund has urged Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries to urgently overhaul their tax systems and strengthen debt management frameworks to curb rising fiscal vulnerabilities and unlock financing for development. The Fund, in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa titled “Holding Steady”, warned that fragile economic stability across the region […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, to extend his ongoing institutional reforms to confront the growing menace of certificate forgery in Nigeria’s public and political institutions. In a statement signed by its Assistant Secretary General, Adejuwon Emmanuel, on Friday, the […]
Paris Saint-Germain staged a spirited second-half comeback to draw 3-3 against a resilient Strasbourg on Friday, preserving their narrow lead at the top of Ligue 1 despite a growing injury crisis. Bradley Barcola fired PSG ahead early at the Parc des Princes, but Strasbourg overturned the deficit with a Joaquin Panichelli brace and a Diego […]
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied claims linking him to a ₦20 million donation to Nollywood actress Sarah Martins’ Golden Heart Foundation, insisting he does not support actions that violate Lagos State laws. In a statement posted on his Instagram Story on Friday, Seyi clarified that some of his friends, “moved by […]
The United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is set to furlough about 80 percent of its workforce as the prolonged government shutdown cripples critical federal operations, a top Republican lawmaker has warned. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers sounded the alarm on Friday, saying the NNSA, which oversees the nation’s nuclear weapons, is […]
Nigeria’s total livestock population stood at 273.8 million between 2022 and 2023, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report shows goats led the tally with 138.95 million, followed by sheep (64.93 million) and cattle (54.81 million), while horses had the smallest population at 74,268. The figures were published in […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling examination malpractice through the introduction of computer-based testing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The new system, officially known as the Computer-Based WASSCE (CB-WASSCE), is set to commence next year and will begin with the current Senior Secondary School […]
The Nigerian Police Force has invited Olasijibomi Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction Limited, for questioning over an alleged $556,000 fraud. According to reports, the police extended the invitation following a petition accusing Ogundele of alleged financial misconduct involving a business transaction gone sour. The case, which is now under investigation, reportedly […]
