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18 EKSU Programmes Get Full NUC Accreditation

The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation status to 18 academic programmes at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, marking what the institution described as a major leap in its academic advancement.... Read more »
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Expert Advocates for Road Safety Education in Schools

Professor Anthony Oyenuga, Dean of the College of Vocational and Technology Education, Tai Solarin University of Education, has called for the integration of road signals and safe motoring education into the curricula... Read more »
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Trump Accuses Kamala Harris of Paying for Celebrity Endorsements, Vows to Investigate

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed her failed run for the White House. “Candidates aren’t... Read more »
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MAAUN Founder Shows Philanthropy: Prof Gwarzo Donates 60-Seater Bus to Sa’adatu Rimi College

The founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, in his effort to alleviate the transportation problem students faced, has decided to generously donate a 60-seater bus to... Read more »
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More Than 500,000 Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Annual Hajj Pilgrimage

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday revealed that more than 500,000 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj exercise. This is as... Read more »
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POCACOV Takes Initiative to Schools: Launches Clubs and ‘Take a Pledge’ Program

In its commitment to combating the menace of cultism and various societal vices threatening the well-being of young people, the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has officially launched the POCACOV... Read more »
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Delta Free Medical Outreach Benefits Over 300 Traders

Over 300 traders in Ogbogonogo market, Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday received free medical treatment and drugs, among others, to mark World Hypertension Day. The free medical outreach was organised by a... Read more »
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Gov Eno’s Blue Economy Drive Garners Praise from Experts

Experts and other stakeholders in the maritime sector have reasoned that the passion with which the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has brought to bear on Ibom Deep Seaport project... Read more »
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Tanzanian Academic Emerges WHO Regional Director for Africa

A Tanzanian Professor, Mohamed Janabi, has been elected the new World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa. The election took place during a Special Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa,... Read more »
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Tragedy in Enugu: Pastor Arrested for Killing Four Siblings with Pestle

In the quiet community of Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, a tragedy has unfolded, leaving a family shattered and a community in shock. Four children, Kamsiyochukwu Ezema (7),... Read more »
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Commissioner Warns Against Self-Diagnosis of Hypertension at Health Rally in Enugu

The Enugu State government, in collaboration with Population Services International, has organized a three-day rally to mark the 2025 World Hypertension Day.  The event aims to create awareness and reduce the impact... Read more »
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African Energy Bank Takes Shape: FG to Unveil New Initiative

The Federal Government has concluded key legal and governance frameworks required for the operational rollout of the African Energy Bank as preparations for its official launch enter the final phase. This was... Read more »
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N200bn Debt to Discos: Senate Raises Concern Over Unpaid Bills

The Senate Committee on Power has raised concerns over the liquidity crisis bedeviling the power sector, lamenting that tariff shortfalls have indicated that the government is owing a whopping N200bn to generating... Read more »
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Borno Gov Calls for Fasting, Prayer Day to Combat Insurgency

Due to the persistent insecurity in Borno State, Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum has decided to seek divine intervention by declaring Monday, May 19th, as a day of voluntary fasting and prayer across... Read more »
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Pope’s Message at Vatican Mass: Stand Against Exploitation

Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his papacy Sunday with a call to stop exploiting nature and marginalising the poor before an audience, including JD Vance and tens of thousands of... Read more »
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Nasarawa Police Nab Notorious Cattle Rustler, Kidnapper, Seize Arms

The Nasarawa Police Command has apprehended a wanted cattle rustler and kidnapper, identified as Abashe Gizo, and recovered dangerous arms in his hideout at Ruwan Baka village, Doma area of the state.... Read more »
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SERAP Seeks Probe into N500bn Oil Revenue Allegedly Missing from NNPCL

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Bayo Ojulari, to immediately account for and explain the whereabouts of... Read more »
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Deadly Collision: Mexican Navy Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, 2 Killed

The Mexican Navy’s training ship, Cuauhtémoc, on Saturday evening, collided with New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to 19 others.  The incident occurred as the vessel, carrying... Read more »
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Boat Accident in Kwara Claims 37 Lives, Several Injured

Less than seven months after a boat accident claimed over 200 lives in Gbajibo in Kaiama Local Government Srea of Kwara Etate, 37 traders perished in another boat mishap which occurred on... Read more »
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Thunderstorms, Sunshine Expected Across Nigeria – NiMet Forecast

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecasted a mix of sunny and cloudy weather conditions accompanied by thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. In its weather outlook released... Read more »