Presidential candidates Peter Obi and Omoyele Sowore have rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy if he wins the 2027 presidential election. Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, said subsidy removal remains necessary. However, he criticised successive governments for failing to properly manage the savings from the policy. Speaking…
The University of Ibadan, through its Postgraduate College, has announced fully online academic and professional postgraduate programmes for the 2026 intake. The University Senate has approved the programmes for 100 per cent online delivery through UI eCampus. Applications will open soon. The initiative will give qualified candidates in Nigeria, across Africa and around the world…
United States forces have stepped up military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi State. The move comes as both countries deepen their security cooperation and seek to improve Nigeria’s military capabilities. The training covers unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care, weapons familiarisation, explosive ordnance disposal and small-unit tactics. The United States Africa Command disclosed this…
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has sued Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Awujale kingmakers over the stalled process to select the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The suit was filed before the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode. The plaintiffs want the court to compel the relevant authorities to…
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a professor in the Department of Chinese Studies, Ifeanyi Odinye, for three months. The university said Odinye violated its General and Academic Regulations. Vice-Chancellor Ugochukwu Anyaehie approved the suspension on half salary as an initial disciplinary measure. University spokesman Aloysius Attah disclosed this in…
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to join the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Goronyo made the appeal on Monday during the flag-off of the dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu Road in Ogun State. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun represented President Bola…
There is no age limit when it comes to drug abuse in Nigeria. Yet, the danger becomes far more disturbing when traffickers begin finding ways to put dangerous substances within the reach of children. The latest warning by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency should therefore not be dismissed as another routine drug-awareness message. Parents,…
Under the new arrangement, JAMB will verify candidates’ results electronically with the relevant examination bodies before adding them to their profiles. The Board said the new system would make the process easier, faster and safer while reducing the problems linked to manual uploads. JAMB said the system would also help prevent issues involving misplaced or…
The Federal Government has released new national guidelines for continuous assessment (CA) scores used by examination bodies, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). The policy covers public and government-approved private secondary schools across Nigeria. It requires examination bodies to create secure CA portals linked to the Nigeria Education…
Ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, INEC, the EFCC and the ICPC warned against vote buying. Despite those warnings, reports from several polling units showed that vote trading continued during the election. Voters reportedly received between N15,000 and N40,000 in some locations. Others received food items or promises of bank transfers in…
