A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Professor Olufemi Bamiro, has stressed the need for the proper administration of universities in Nigeria towards addressing the challenges of the socio-economic development of the country. The Don stated that government funding of public universities was no more sustainable, saying the stakeholders too needed…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Muhammad Jalige, who confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday, April 21, 2023, said the suspect was rescued as he was about being lynched by a mob. Jalige said; “on April 14 that at…
Co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has launched a new application called ‘Bluesky’ on Android, a few hours after losing his verification badge on the microblogging platform. It was gathered the new application will serve as an alternative to Twitter which is now owned by Elon Musk. The “social internet”…
Former Manchester United star player has been declared bankrupt by the HM Revenue & Customs, the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority despite earning a £2.6m-a-year salary. The Former Manchester United hero, Wes Brown had his bankruptcy confirmed at the High Court on April 12. According to Dailymail on Friday, HMRC filed a bankruptcy petition…
The Management of the Federal Capital Development Authority has announced the shutdown of the Nnamdi Expressway carriageway and the Area 1 roundabout in the territory to enable the continuation of construction on the Interchange. In a notification message on Friday, the FCDA said the main carriageways and service lanes on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, at…
Deontay Wilder has vowed to knockout Anthony Joshua in a proposed heavyweight bout against the British-Nigerian in Saudi Arabia. The two former heavyweight champions are widely reported to be in discussions for what would be one of the most fiercely anticipated fights in recent years. Joshua is on the lookout for a new opponent after…
As Muslims all over the world celebrate the end of holy month of ramadan, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party has commended the resilient and loving spirit of adherents of Islam in the state as demonstrated in the just concluded fasting period. Nigerian join the world to celebrate Eid after Islamic authorities announced yesterday the sighting…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has urged Muslim faithfuls in the state not to jettison the virtue of love and sacrifice the holy month of Ramadan teaches. In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Thursday in Osogbo, the Governor felicitated with Muslims faithfuls on the celebration…
Social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO has regained her freedom after her detention over alleged libel and defamation. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday granted her bail after three weeks in detention. Okoro’s lawyer, Prince I. Nwafuru, it was gathered, confirmed her release. The self-styled relationship expert also…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria and around the world as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN President, the Christian religious body said it extends its warmest greetings and felicitations to…
