By JOHN ONAH, Abuja National Universities Commission (NUC) says it has 3 million euros as the first tranche of the $40 million loan secured from the French Development Agency to support Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) projects in 10 selected universities across the country. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, announced...
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On 3rd December every year the world marks international day of persons with disabilities with unique themes aimed at promoting and encouraging resilience amongst persons with disabilities. The theme for 2025 “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies For Advancing Social Progress”focuses on how inclusive initiatives can make a real difference to the...
BY PAUL ADAJI A new dimension has been introduced in the ongoing investigation and prosecution involving Ms Uche David Obinali, also known as Uche Edwin Emedo, a niece of former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, who is being questioned by police over an alleged ₦127 million fraud. Ms Obinali...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has implored state governments, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the federal government, the organised private sector, and other stakeholders to do more in advancing the business environment in Nigeria. He acknowledged the successes recorded this year, describing them “as the triumph of collaboration...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has signed a sweeping Executive Order halting all masquerade displays on major streets and highways across the state, saying the move became unavoidable following a surge in harassment, violence and disorder allegedly linked to recent outings. Announcing the directive, the governor stressed that...
Elder statesman, renowned philanthropist and business magnate, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, has announced plans to usher in a new wave of private investment into Borno State. The pledge was made during a high-profile visit led by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to Indimi’s residence in Maiduguri on Tuesday. The visit was...
Minority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, was on Tuesday honoured in Abuja with the 2025 Leadership Award for Integrity, Stewardship and Transparency in Public Service—a recognition he described as “a call for sober reflection.” The award, presented by the Centre for Credible...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Kogi State House of Assembly. The proposed budget estimates for the 2026 fiscal year is ₦820,490,585,443 (Eight Hundred and Twenty Billion, Four Hundred and Ninety Million, Five Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand, Four Hundred and Forty-Three...
The judgment creditors (Peter Orngu and 13 others) and Tiv traditional rulers from the Sankera and Kwande axis of Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Office, over the alleged fraudulent collection of N8 billion by Hon. Eze Nwa of Rhemalaw...
A prosecution witness, Alvan Gurumnaan, in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, and Henry Omoile, over an alleged $4.5bn fraud, has told Justice Rahman Oshodi of Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos that Omoile did not make his...
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CCSO) on Tuesday openly reversed its earlier position on allegations of fraud and abuse of office levelled against the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, and the agency’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Olanrewaju Obasa. The press conference, held...
The trial of Akindele Akintoye, Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited continued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting its fourth witness. Akintoye and the two companies are...
Universal Basic Education Commission, (UBEC) has expressed its full readiness to partner with the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, to ensure safer school environment across the country. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba stated this during a courtesy visit to the Commission by the Chief of Air Staff...
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has said that the historic maiden edition of the Nigeria International Airshow underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to repositioning critical sectors as engine for national growth, job creation, and international competitiveness. Mahmoud made this assertion at the maiden edition of the...
Commandant of National Defence College (NDC) Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed has asked for the support of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to deepen the College’s research capacity and curriculum overhaul in response to evolving security challenges in Nigeria as well as integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ahmed who is...
In a bold push to confront the roots of violent extremism in Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development on Tuesday convened a high-level dialogue bringing together members of the She Builds Peace (SBP) Network, security agencies and key government institutions. The meeting, held at the Hajja...
It was joy and upliftment as members of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF) Staff Fellowship visited Kuje Correctional Centre on Tuesday bringing hope and succour to inmates. According to the coordinator of the group, John Oleka, the visit was in partnership with the Fund as part of...
When it comes to family matters, navigating legal complexities can be overwhelming. Issues such as separation, divorce, child custody, property disputes, or financial arrangements require careful consideration and expert guidance. This is where skilled family lawyers Brisbane ready to help step in, offering the support, experience, and legal insight...
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has listed the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, and two governors in its Book of Infamy, while honouring the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi. The Book of Infamy was unveiled by Vice President Kashim...
Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations of cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. Sowore appeared before Justice Mohammed Umar, where he firmly entered a plea of not guilty. Drama unfolded early in the...