The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has dissociated itself from reports that it is funding the political activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State. TETFund’s Director of Public Affairs, Abdulmumin Oniyangi said the purported letter making rounds that TETFund was funding the APC did not emanate from the organisation. Describing the claim … Read more
A 37-year-old Nigerian, Abiola Kayode, who had been on the FBI’s Most Wanted Cyber Criminal List, has been extradited from Ghana to Nebraska, United States. This followed an indictment for conspiracy to commit wire fraud filed against him in August 2019. Arrest and Extradition According to a statement from the United States Attorney’s Office, District … Read more
The Abia State Government has refuted claims by Enyimba Radio FM Aba that government officials, accompanied by security operatives, stormed the station’s premises and harassed its workers and journalists. Speaking via a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, the government described the claims as a “dubious … Read more
Amid the ongoing face-off between airlines and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), local operators have announced new airfares for the Christmas season. On some busy traditional routes, many airlines have increased their fares to sell between N143,000 and N314,000 for an hour flight, depending on the airline and availability. Different airlines and … Read more
Abubakar Sambo, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has said that the incessant collapse of the national power grid can be solved through its decentralisation. Sambo who served as the special adviser to former president Jonathan on energy said this while speaking at the 12th convocation lecture of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. … Read more
Paper plate awards bring creativity and humour to any celebration. These awards, designed on simple paper plates, usually honour personalities, quirks, and achievements with a fun twist. From lighthearted office parties to inspiring classroom events, they are a hit for all ages. Discover what they are and explore unique ideas to elevate your next event. … Read more
A young lady, Barakat Adesanya, celebrated her graduation from Obafemi Awolowo University. She graduated from the university with a first-class in Accounting despite not having a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 in any semester. In a Facebook post, the graduate shared photos from her convocation ceremony, revealing that she graduated with a cumulative grade … Read more
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar across various forex platforms, driven by improved foreign currency liquidity in the Nigerian autonomous foreign exchange market. In the official market, the naira strengthened by 0.84%, closing at N1,532 per US dollar, according to spot data from the FMDQ platform. Enhanced liquidity in the Nigerian autonomous forex … Read more
At least six people were feared dead, and more than two dozen others were injured when a fire broke out at a private hospital in southern India. It was gathered that building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and a routine disregard for safety regulations. The fire reportedly broke … Read more
In a significant development, the Nigerian military has announced the retirement of over 600 soldiers as part of a broader restructuring and personnel review. The mass retirement, which affects soldiers across various ranks, marks a notable shift in the military’s strategy and could signal a response to internal reorganizations within the armed forces. According to … Read more