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admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: ASUU Elects Prof. Chris Piwuna As National President

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has elected Professor Chris Piwuna as its new national president, following its 23rd National Delegates Congress held at the University of Benin, Edo State.   Piwuna, a professor of medicine and consultant psychiatrist, takes over leadership from Professor Emmanuel Osodeke of […]
admin - May 12, 2025

Xabi Alonso Set To Take Over As Real Madrid Head Coach

  By Onoja Baba   Real Madrid have reportedly finalised an agreement with Xabi Alonso to become the club’s new head coach.   According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Alonso has signed a contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until 2028.   The former Spanish international, who is currently in charge of […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Tompolo Will Have Questions To Answer – EFCC

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced plans to take action against ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over alleged abuse of the naira.   This follows the circulation of a viral video posted on X.com by user Harrison A with the caption, “EFCC, see […]
admin - May 12, 2025

UTME Complaints: JAMB Begins Investigation 

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced the commencement of an accelerated system review, following a wave of public complaints trailing the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, made public on Friday.   In an official statement released by JAMB’s Public Communication […]
admin - May 12, 2025

2027: Saraki Chairs PDP Governors Forum Committee To Prepare For NEC Meeting, National Convention

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has announced the outcome of a high-level meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, held at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.   In a statement posted on his official Facebook page shortly after the meeting on Sunday night, Saraki disclosed […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Honoured with Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize In Ghana

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been conferred with the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize by the Millennium Excellence Foundation during its 25th anniversary celebration, held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana.   The event, which took place on Saturday night, recognised outstanding African leaders and institutions whose […]
admin - May 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Otun Olubadan To Chair 2025 World Egungun Festival

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty Rashidi Ladoja, has been confirmed as the Chairman and Royal Father of the Day for the 2025 World Egungun Festival.   The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made the announcement during a […]
admin - May 12, 2025

Kenyan Government Orders Immediate Shutdown Of 23 Television Stations Over Illegal Betting Ads

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    The Kenyan government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 23 television stations, including Kameme TV, for violating a 30-day suspension on gambling advertisements issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).   In a formal letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), BCLB Chief executive officer Peter […]
admin - May 11, 2025

South Sudan Ruling Party Headquarters Engulfed In Afternoon Blaze

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The headquarters of South Sudan’s ruling party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), was severely damaged by a fire on Saturday afternoon, with significant destruction to documents, including the party’s constitution, according to officials.   The fire erupted around 12:47 p.m. local time, quickly consuming the offices […]
admin - May 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Urge Multiple Vehicle Owners To Use Fleet Registration On e-CMR Portal

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Nigeria Police Force has issued a public advisory, encouraging individuals and organisations registering multiple vehicles, to take advantage of the Fleet Registration option available on the electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) portal.   The advisory, shared on the Force’s official platform on Sunday, highlights the convenience and efficiency […]
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