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Arrest anyone calling for interim government, Apapa urges IGP
The factional leader of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has asked the Nigeria Police Force to investigate Peter Obi and other individuals allegedly working to prevent the inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May...
Tertiary education in Nigeria grossly underfunded, says NUC
The Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Abubakar Rasheed, has called on the Federal government to adequately fund tertiary education in Nigeria.
Rasheed made the demand at the 2023 National Reunion Conference of Obafemi Awolowo...
I’ll not disrespect my predecessors, Ikpeazu tells Orji
Out-going Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has said that he will not join issues with his predecessors.
In a late evening press release today May 13, 2023, his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka...
IG orders Ṣeun Kuti’s arrest over assault on officer
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, over an alleged assault of a police officer in Lagos.
The IG has equally ordered a speedy and full...
Nigeria may be under pressure over China
The former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, says Nigeria may be caught in the crossfire of allegiances between the United States and China during the drive for a New World Order.
The...
Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, dies after protracted illness
Reports have emerged that popular Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, has passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness.
It was reported that he died early in the week after battling an...
Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, dies after protracted illness
Reports have emerged that popular Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, has passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness.
It was reported that he died early in the week after battling an...
NAHCON begins pilgrims airlift May 25
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on Saturday said the airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will begin on May 25, 2023.
The commission also stated that the four local airlines...
Universities pledge support for Nigerian students
The chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has acknowledged the efforts of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State; Summit University, Offa, Kwara State; and American University, The Gambia, for showing interest in the absorption...
Ondo APC suspends 31 members, state no offence
The All Progressives Congress in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State has suspended 31 members of the party.
In a letter addressed to the state chairman of the party, Mr Ade...