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admin - May 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Ogun Police Launch Probe into Incident Involving OGITECH Students

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force has ordered an investigation into an incident involving students of Ogun State Institute of Technology and officers attached to the Igbesa Division. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, although the police did not disclose details of what transpired between the students and officers. […]

admin - May 13, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Moves to Protect Academic Integrity, Bars Honorary Degree Holders From Using ‘Dr’ Title

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government has approved a new policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” title, in a move aimed at restoring credibility to academic awards. The decision, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), introduces a regulatory framework to guide the conferment and use of […]

admin - May 13, 2026

NIGERIA: Aisha Yesufu Joins NDC, Declares For FCT Senatorial Seat

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where she has declared her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Yesufu announced her decision in a statement posted on […]

admin - May 13, 2026

MALAWI: NPC Urges Councils to Fast-Track Food Systems Transformation

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The National Planning Commission (NPC) has urged district councils and key stakeholders to accelerate efforts aimed at transforming Malawi’s food system, describing the initiative as critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Malawi 2063 agenda. Speaking during a training on Food Systems Governance under the STEP […]

admin - May 13, 2026

NIGERIA: SSANU, NASU to Suspend Strike After Meeting With FG

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has directed its branches nationwide to suspend the ongoing strike effective May 11, 2026. The decision follows a fresh agreement reached after a series of meetings between the […]

admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: ICPC Opposes El-Rufai’s Fresh Bail Application, Court Adjourns Hearing To May 13

By Onoja Baba The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opposed a fresh bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in his ongoing corruption case. At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday at the Kaduna State High Court, counsel to the ICPC […]

admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: BBNaija Season 11 Set To Begin Audition

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The organisers of Big Brother Naija have officially teased the return of the popular reality show for its 11th season, with auditions expected to kick off in the coming weeks. In a post shared on its official X account on Tuesday, the BBNaija team posted an exciting teaser […]

admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Gas Explosion Triggers Fire in Lagos, One Injured

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria A gas explosion has sparked a fire outbreak on Adeleye Street, by Doyin, in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos, leaving one person seriously injured. The incident occurred around 12:23 p.m., with emergency responders arriving at the scene approximately 11 minutes later to contain the situation. This was […]

admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Arrest Six Linked to Kaduna Kidnap Network, Victims Rescued

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and rescued victims during an intelligence-led operation in Kaduna State. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) on April 3, 2026. The development was […]

admin - May 12, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Announces Major Reforms, Dismissal Of Officers In Emergency Security Meeting

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has convened an emergency conference with senior strategic managers of the Nigeria Police Force where some reforms have been made. According to a statement released on Tuesday, signed by DCP Anthony Okon, Forces Public Relations Officer, the high-level meeting took […]