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target=_blank>JUST IN: FEC places seven-year ban on establishment of federal higher institutions
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has placed a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions. The moratorium covers universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Addressing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting on Wednesday, Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, said the move was aimed at curbing the proliferation of under-utilised institutions
target=_blank>Tinubu jets to Japan, Brazil Thursday
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International
target=_blank>KWAM1 will work as Ambassador for free, Emmanson to be appointed by AON – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the planned appointment of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an Ambassador is not a paid job but the duty he would discharge for free. Keyamo had earlier announced the decision of the federal government to pardon KWAM1 with his
target=_blank>DFY WIN Brings Hope and Joy to Sunday Stephen Mirian Orphanage on the 10th of August, 2025.With the company’s that every life matters_ Touching hearts,changing futures
In line with our company’s belief that “Every Life Matters — Touching Hearts, Changing Futures,” DFY WIN WEST AFRICA LIMITED visited the Sunday Stephen Mirian Orphanage at No. 14 Aladipupo Oluwole, Ojodu Berger, Lagos, bringing gifts, love, and encouragement to the children. This visitation carried a special significance.among the children we met was Esther, the
target=_blank>Sultan to FG, govs: Listen to Nigerians, stop beating them with ‘koboko’
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday, called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government, all the 36 State governors, and other political leaders in the country to listen to the cries of Nigerians. Sultan specifically said instead of beating Nigerians with “koboko” when they air their views or cry about
target=_blank>Budget: Uba Sani Is Committed To Citizen Engagement—Commissioner
Kaduna State Government regularly involves its citizens in budget preparation and review, as part of its commitment to Open Government Partnership and Governor Uba Sani’s campaign promise. The Commissioner of Planning and Budget, Alhaji Muktar Ahmed reiterated this at a stakeholders engagement on the Overview Of The Kaduna State Budget Implementation Report (Quarter 1-2) 2025.
target=_blank>Lagos Gov’t seals Dowen College over waste disposal
The Lagos State Government has sealed the premises of Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1 over alleged indiscriminate waste disposal, an offence described as a violation of the state environmental law. The school, currently on holiday, was sealed on Wednesday by the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps in collaboration with the Lagos
target=_blank>Court Strikes out charges against Ibom Air passenger
Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who allegedly assaulted a staff member of Ibom Air, has regained her freedom. This followed her release from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre two days after she was arraigned at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ogba, after an altercation with an air hostess of the airline during a flight from Uyo
target=_blank>Institute denies allegations of nepotism, misconduct
The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) has dismissed allegations of nepotistic recruitment, marginalisation of Plateau State indigenes, and procurement irregularities levelled against the institute. In an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the leaders of the Plateau Youth Council, Berom Youth Moulders, and Berom Intelligentsia, had accused the NVRI of breaching the Federal
target=_blank>Gombe to create 13 Local Council Development Areas
The Gombe State Government has submitted a bill to the State House of Assembly for the creation of 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) from the existing 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. A statement issued Wednesday by Director-General Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
target=_blank>UK visa forgery: ICPC secures conviction of Ijamulisi James
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Lagos State Office, has secured the conviction of Ijamulisi Ayodele James for his role in falsifying documents used in fraudulent applications for United Kingdom visas. The conviction followed credible intelligence from the British High Commission, which alleged that the defendant was responsible for producing forged
UK visa forgery: ICPC secures conviction of Ijamulisi James
target=_blank>Chief of Defence Staff offers solutions to farmer, herder clashes in Nigeria
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said to end clashes between farmers and herders, Nigerians must control the movement of their animals. Musa stated this on Wednesday, while briefing newsmen on the forthcoming Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit slated for August 25 to Aug. 27, in Abuja. He said
Chief of Defence Staff offers solutions to farmer, herder clashes in Nigeria
target=_blank>EFCC raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library demands N3.5bn compensation, issues 7-day ultimatum
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has demanded compensation of N2.5 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the raid of its facility on August 10. According to the management, the compensation is to atone for the immense damage caused to the reputation, business, and financial standing of former
EFCC raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library demands N3.5bn compensation, issues 7-day ultimatum
target=_blank>Tinubu renews Yelwa’s appointment as N-HYPPADEC MD
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, N-HYPPADEC. The appointment is for a second and final four-year term. This was announced in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office
Tinubu renews Yelwa’s appointment as N-HYPPADEC MD
target=_blank>Ezeship tussle: Court upholds rotatory agreement of Amanator Okporo royal stool
The Imo State High Court, sitting in Orlu, has in its recent judgement on the Ezeship status of Amanator Okporo Autonomous Community in Orlu LGA, confirmed that evidence presented before it showed that the community has a constitutional process for the emergence of its monarch. Delivering its judgement in suit number HOR/35/2025, the court declared
Ezeship tussle: Court upholds rotatory agreement of Amanator Okporo royal stool
target=_blank>CHAN: CAF takes disciplinary action against three countries
The CAF Disciplinary Board on Wednesday took disciplinary action against three countries for breaching CAF’s regulations during the ongoing CAF African Nations Championship, CHAN. The three countries are Zambia, Morocco, and Kenya. CAF charged Zambia with breaching its media regulations during the matchday-one press conference ahead of their match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
CHAN: CAF takes disciplinary action against three countries
target=_blank>Premier League gives update on verdict of Man City’s 115 charges
The Premier League’s chief executive, Richard Masters, has said they have no influence over the decision or timing of the case surrounding Manchester City’s multiple charges for alleged breaches of its financial rules. Richards stated this on Wednesday, while speaking to Sky Sports. City had been charged in 2023 for breaking financial fair play rules
Premier League gives update on verdict of Man City’s 115 charges
target=_blank>Drissa Traoré: The ICC and Double Standards: A West African Historian’s Perspective
Scandals surrounding the International Criminal Court (ICC) have increasingly drawn public scrutiny. In recent months, numerous reports have accused the Court of selective justice and of yielding to Western political influence. One notable example is the investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, where the ICC Prosecutor reportedly faced pressure and threats
Drissa Traoré: The ICC and Double Standards: A West African Historian’s Perspective
target=_blank>APC slams Gov’s Kefas speech, demands action on deputy Gov’s prolonged absence
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Taraba State has faulted governor Kefas Agbu’s state wide broadcast on the prolonged absence of the deputy governor of the state, Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, describing it as “mere rhetoric” without concrete solutions. In a statement issued Wednesday, by its State Publicity Secretary, Aaron Artimas, the party said the governor
APC slams Gov’s Kefas speech, demands action on deputy Gov’s prolonged absence
target=_blank>Bala Mohammed pledges support for Delta PDP ahead of 2027 elections
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has assured the people of Delta State of his full backing to strengthen the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Mohammed gave the assurance when a delegation from Delta paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House,
Bala Mohammed pledges support for Delta PDP ahead of 2027 elections
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