Court Denies Uche Nnaji’s Request to Stop UNN from Releasing Academic Records

AdminOctober 8, 2025

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has denied an attempt by Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, to stop the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from releasing his academic records. Justice Hausa Yilwa delivered the ruling on September 22, dismissing Nnaji’s application for an interim injunction aimed at preventing the university from […]

Uba Sani Releases ₦2.3bn for Retirees, Deceased Workers Families

AdminOctober 8, 2025

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, CON, has approved the release of ₦2.321 billion for the settlement of pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state.The disbursement covers Accrued Rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and Gratuity/Death Benefits under the old Defined Benefit Scheme […]

Zulum Approves Hospital, Water Projects in Kirawa, Boosts Security

AdminOctober 8, 2025

In a swift response to a recent extremist attack, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the immediate construction of a hospital, water facilities, and other vital infrastructure in the border community of Kirawa. Governor Zulum made the announcement during a visit to the town, where he met with affected residents alongside top military […]

SSG Commends Health Workers In Zamfara For Low Cholera Deaths

AdminOctober 8, 2025

The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, has commended the Zamfara State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), frontline health workers, and partners for achieving a significantly low cholera fatality rate in Zamfara State. On Friday, the SSG met with PHEOC led by the State’s Commissioner of Health, Dr. Nafisa […]

Mullaly Named First Female Archbishop of Church Of England

AdminOctober 8, 2025

Sarah Mullally was named the first female head of the Church of England on Friday, receiving the appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, a decision which ignited criticism from conservative Anglicans, primarily based in Africa, who object to the ordination of women as bishops. Mullally will also become the ceremonial head of 85 million Anglicans worldwide […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced To Over Four Years In Prison

AdminOctober 8, 2025

American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for transporting people for prostitution, marking a dramatic fall from grace for one of hip-hop’s most influential figures.The 55-year-old was convicted in July on two counts under the Mann Act but cleared of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges. […]

LASERC Licenses New DisCos, Replaces Eko, Ikeja Electric

AdminOctober 8, 2025

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has officially granted electricity distribution licences to Excel Distribution Company Limited and IE Energy Lagos Limited, signaling a major shift in the state’s electricity distribution landscape. These companies have now taken over the distribution operations previously managed by Eko Electricity Distribution Plc and Ikeja Electric Plc, respectively.According to […]

Stop Malicious Lies Against Nigeria”, Onanuga tells US Senator

AdminOctober 8, 2025

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has refuted allegations by US Senator Ted Cruz, who claimed that Nigerian officials are turning a blind eye to, or even aiding, the mass killing of Christians by Islamist militants. Onanuga dismissed the accusation as “malicious, contrived lies” in a post on […]

Why I accepted National Theatre Renaming – Wole Soyinka

AdminOctober 6, 2025

Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has explained why he accepted the renaming of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos State, after him. The Nobel laureate expressed his reservations on the revamping of the monument.Speaking at the reopening of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, the former National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Soyinka […]

Lagos State Condemns Obi Over Statement On Trade Fair Complex

AdminOctober 6, 2025

The Lagos State Government has denounced the statement by Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, after he described the state’s enforcement of its physical planning laws at Lagos Trade Fair Complex as “a Test of Impunity, Justice and Compassion.” Obi, who had earlier led a delegation of opposition leaders […]

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