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The University of Ibadan faces student uproar over staggering fee hikes of up to 750%, sparking concerns about affordability and access to education. Stakeholder meetings fail to resolve tensions as students criticize the decision amid economic challenges. The University of Ibadan (UI) is...
Two men sentenced to 46 years for impersonating EFCC officials, executing fake court orders in a fraud attempt in Lagos. In a stern ruling, Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja has handed down a 46-year jail sentence to Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Sadia Adekunle...
Watch a viral TikTok video capturing a Nigerian woman skillfully stealing eggs and food items through a kitchen window. The incident highlights societal challenges and prompts discussions on poverty and survival. In a recent viral TikTok video shared by a Nigerian user, a skillful female thief...
Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with Nigerian Muslims as they mark the festival of sacrifice, reflecting on Prophet Ibrahim's obedience and spiritual values. President Bola Tinubu emphasizes unity and sacrifice, while governors across states promote peace and prosperity through prayers and governance...
The Nigeria Police Force rejects 10,000 constable recruits due to alleged corruption and irregularities. Names of unqualified candidates were included, and successful applicants' names vanished. The Nigeria Police Force has rejected the recruitment of 10,000 constables for the 2022/23 exercise...
Pastor Idowu Iluyomade's resignation from RCCG Trinity Towers has sparked controversy, with member Funsho Olufemi criticizing what he calls a 'use and dump' culture within the church. Olufemi cites previous cases, including Pastor Tony Rapu, alleging a pattern of sidelining influential leaders...
Escalating tensions between the PSC and NPF over accountability and transparency concerns in the ongoing police recruitment exercise, amid fears it could hamper efforts to bolster the depleted police force. An escalating recruitment row has erupted between the Police Service Commission (PSC)...
The Lagos State government reports 15 deaths and 350 suspected cholera cases in an ongoing outbreak. Health officials urge residents to follow strict hygiene measures and report symptoms immediately. Public health efforts include distributing cholera kits and ORS, emphasizing safety during the...
Bandits ambushed and kidnapped a prominent Lebanese businessman and others in Lagos, demanding a $1.5 million ransom in a brazen attack that has rattled security assumptions. A brazen daylight kidnapping in the heart of Lagos has sent shockwaves through Nigeria's business community. Armed...
A Nigerian woman returning from Canada dies of cholera amid Lagos outbreak. Social media reports her death, raising alarms about the disease spread. A Nigerian woman who recently returned from Canada has tragically died from cholera amidst an outbreak in Lagos. The news surfaced through a post...
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