News Update A mild drama played out at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday when the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, had a heated…
Year: 2025
Nigeria gets new University of Science
News Update President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe, Lagos State. Courses to be offered include Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Civil Engineering,…
Nigerian Governor Increases Corps Members’ Allowance by 1,150%
News Update Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved a significant increase in monthly allowances for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state, raising the payment…
FUOYE Governing Council Names Professor Joshua Ogunwole as new Vice Chancellor
THE new Vice Chancetior, Professor Joshua Olalekan OGUNWOLE The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has announced the appointment of Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole as the institution’s new Vice…
FRSC officer, daughter declared missing
News Update THE Ogun State Police Command has declared a senior Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, officer, Funmilayo Oluwamayokun, and her teenage daughter, Sewa Lasisi, missing. In a statement issued on Friday,…
Over 800 Nigerian workers sacked
News Update THE Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has laid off over 800 employees. The mass layoff, which began on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, was confirmed on Thursday. This sack comes after months…
Ekiti SSG, Prof. Adubiaro Marks 60th Birthday with Special Children
THE Secretary to the Ekiti State Government (SSG), Prof. (Mrs.) Habibat Adubiaro, has marked her 60th birthday in a heartwarming way by celebrating with children at the Therapy Centre for Children with…
W/Cup Qualifer: Reactions as FIFA names South African officials for Super Eagles vs Gabon
FIFA has stirred controversy by appointing South African officials for the 2026 World Cup playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Panthers of Gabon. Tom Abongile will serve as centre referee,…
Latest update on Naira to dollar rates
News Update Nigeria currency recorded a second depreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened on Wednesday…
Nigerian filling stations slash fuel price
News Update Nigerian filling stations have reduced the price of premium motor spirit as the landing cost of petrol dropped further below Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price. It was gathered on Wednesday that…