Crisis-hit university students ordered to leave UK
Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the UK after a currency crisis left them struggling to pay tuition fees on time. Teesside University students were blocked from their studies and reported to the Home Office after the value of Nigeria’s naira plummeted, wiping out their savings. Some told the […]
Ekiti governor, Oyebanji returns
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji this morning returned from his working visit to the United States of America. A statement by the Special Adviser ( Media), to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode said Oyebanji arrived the Muritala Mohammed Airport, Lagos around 10am and was received by some government officials. The Governor will attend to […]
Plateau attack: Mutfwang vows to safeguard citizens
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has condemned the recent attack on Zurak community of Wase Local Government Area of the state and vowed to safeguard lives and property of its citizens. This is contained in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Wednesday in Jos. According to […]
Court remands man, 46, over alleged killing of 70-year-old man
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, on Wednesday, remanded a 46-year-old man, Mutiu Balogun, in a correctional facility over alleged killing of a 70-year-old man. Balogun, whose address was not provided, was charged with murder. The Magistrate, Mrs Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. Sanusi-Zubair directed the […]
Olukoya, Esho to build Africa’s first Musical Museum and Empire The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM), Dr. DK Olukoya is to team up with renown music archivist and founder of Evergreen Music Chief Femi Esho, to build what has been described as Africa’s first music museum and empire. The project, […]
TECNO partners Tiwa Savage on ‘Water and Garri’ Premiere
By Patrick Aigbokhan The recent premiere of the highly anticipated film, ‘Water and Garri’ was nothing short of a star-studded affair. Its compelling storyline and stellar performances captured audiences. Held at the Livesport Event Center, the event drew A-list celebrities, industry insiders, and eager fans, all eager to witness the cinematic spectacle unfold. One of […]
Rivers Assembly screens, confirms eight commissioner designates
The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Tuesday screened and confirmed eight nominees for possible appointment as commissioners in the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the screening took place at the temporary legislative chambers located within the state Government House. The Oko-Jumbo-led three-member legislature is loyal […]
MPC rate hike will hurt real sector investment, CPPE boss declares
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concerns about the rate hikes by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Dr Muda Yusuf, CEO of CPPE said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, while responding to the outcome of the MPC meeting, held Monday […]
Tinubu mourns victims of Kano mosque fire incident
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the fire incident that led to the death of some worshippers at a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The President in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, condemned the act […]
NCC begins enquiry to review guidelines for telecoms industry
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a public enquiry on the review of three key guidelines/regulatory instruments for the telecoms industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this on Tuesday while meeting with all Mobile Networks Operators (MNOs) and other stakeholders in the telecoms industry in Abuja. Maida said […]
