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Public affairs analyst, Peter Eze, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some of his spokespersons against taking the recent warning issued by former United States President, Donald Trump, as ordinary political banter or what he described as “gutter talk.” Eze stressed that the remarks carry serious diplomatic and geopolitical weight that the Nigerian government…
he Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced a significant and unprecedented increase in the monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. The allowance, which previously stood at ₦4,000, has now been raised to as high as ₦50,000 per month, depending on where each corps member…
The management of several Nigerian tertiary institutions has issued an important directive to all newly admitted students regarding the application process for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The notice, aimed at ensuring smooth access to the federal student loan initiative, outlines key steps, eligibility requirements, and payment procedures for the 2025/2026 academic session….
The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s premier tertiary institution, has officially announced the commencement of payment for the non-refundable acceptance fee by candidates offered provisional admission into its various undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a detailed statement released by the University’s management, all newly admitted students are required to pay an acceptance…
Nigeria’s celebrated chef and culinary star, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has added another remarkable achievement to her growing list of accolades after officially receiving her second Guinness World Record (GWR) plaque — this time, for preparing the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The recognition was confirmed by the Guinness World…
In a significant diplomatic development, the United States Congress has proposed a legislative measure seeking visa bans and asset freezes against leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, citing alleged involvement in severe religious freedom violations across Nigeria’s Middle Belt region. The bill, spearheaded by…
In a development that has sparked intense debate across diplomatic and security circles, the United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for possible intervention in Nigeria — categorized under three operational levels: light, medium, and heavy. The move follows directives allegedly issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who described ongoing violence in…
In a decisive victory against transnational drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of five international drug kingpins linked to a sophisticated narcotics distribution network. This major breakthrough highlights Nigeria’s growing efforts to dismantle drug cartels operating within the country and across international borders. The convicted individuals were apprehended…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the escalating rate at which lecturers and academic professionals are resigning and leaving the country’s universities in search of better working conditions abroad. Lawmakers have described the situation as a threat to the future of education in Nigeria, warning that if immediate action is not taken,…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has sounded a stern warning over what he described as the “unintended exclusion” caused by Nigeria’s rigid tertiary admission system, stressing that the nation’s strict entry criteria are pushing millions of adolescents out of school each year. Speaking at the public presentation of the newly revised National Guidelines…
