NUC approves University of Agriculture, Climate Action for Niger
Dec. 10, 2024 The Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Abubakar Abdulsalami University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger as the 65th state university and 277th…
GSK’s drug combo shown to cut risk of death by 42% in type of blood cancer
December 9, 2024 British drugmaker GSK said on Monday its experimental cancer drug Blenrep in combination with other treatments reduced the risk of death by 42% in multiple myeloma, a…
Gunmen kidnap at least 50 in Nigeria’s Zamfara state- Residents, police say
December 10, 2024 A gang of gunmen kidnapped more than 50 women and children in a raid on Kakin Dawa village in Nigeria’s northwest Zamfara state, police and residents said….
Human Rights Day: SERAP, NGE call for immediate release of detained journalists
Dec. 10, 2024 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on President Bola Tinubu to order immediate and unconditional release of journalists…
If you turn yourselves to stooges, you’ll lose your respect – Shehu Sani tells NASS
Dec. 10, 2024 A former member of the Senate, Shehu Sani, has cautioned the National Assembly against allowing its influence to be diminished by its actions. Sani stated this while…
Police nab suspected gunrunner in Anambra
Dec. 10, 2024 The police command in Anambra says it has arrested a suspected gunrunner, who allegedly lend guns and other weapons to criminals for their operations in Awka area…
Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, Ogechi lyrics lead Google search for Nigeria in 2024
Dec. 10, 2024 Google, on Tuesday, unveiled the ‘2024 Year in Search’ for Nigeria with Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, and Ogechi lyrics leading the trends search. The Communications and Public…
Court rejects Yahaya Bello’s bail application, cites premature filing
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, refused to grant a bail application filed by the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying it was filed prematurely. Justice…
Peter Obi donates N50 million to Dominican University
At the recently held combined 3rd and 4th convocation ceremony of Dominican University, Ibadan, former Pro-Chancellor and respected statesman, Mr. Peter Obi, once again underscored his unwavering dedication to education…
NCAA to sanction airline operators for delayed tickets refund
Dec. 10, 2024 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is ready to sanction any airlines that delay tickets refund to passengers. Mr. Michael Achimugu, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and…