A Bauchi DPO paid N310,000 to a truck driver after a revenue agent's road block damaged his tyre, sparking a major protest that blocked the busy Bauchi-Jos road. Read how police diplomacy resolved the crisis.
Simon Mwadkwon, former Senate Minority Leader, has defected from the PDP to the APC, signaling a major political shift in Plateau State. He announces his plan to contest the Plateau North senatorial seat in 2027. Read more.
The Biafra Republic Government in Exile has formally removed Simon Ekpa and appointed Ogechukwu Nkere as its new Prime Minister. Read the full details of the leadership change and its implications.
Former TRCN Registrar, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, demands urgent reform in Nigeria's education financing to combat alarming learning poverty. He argues for treating education as an investment, not an expense. Read his full proposal.
Lagos State University will host the International Conference of Community Psychology in August 2026. Over 700 experts will brainstorm Africa's human development challenges. Read more.
NUC's Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu unveils 879 new university programmes under CCMAS, aiming to produce globally competitive graduates with 21st-century skills. Read more.
Lead City University VC, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, receives the prestigious Thabo Mbeki Award for Excellence in Leadership from the University of Texas. Read more about this honour for Nigerian academia.
Former NAL President Prof. Sola Akinrinade calls for a minimum N2.5m monthly salary for Nigerian professors, citing low pay and poor research funding. Urgent government action needed.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) prepares to graduate 16,509 students, with 709 achieving First Class. Discover the top performers and convocation highlights for 2026.
The Biafran Republic Government in Exile sees Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a breakthrough. The group renews its push for U.S.-backed sovereignty. Read more.
NAFDAC reassures Nigerians that locally sold Nestlé infant formulae are safe and not part of the global recall. Read the official statement and details here.
The National Industrial Court has declared the termination of Prof. Monday Igwe's appointment unlawful and ordered his reinstatement as Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
University of Ibadan VC, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, urges Nigerian leaders to prioritise institution-building over personal gains for sustainable development. This call was made at the commissioning of the S.B. Lagundoye Museum in Ibadan.
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon explains Nigeria's confident mindset and strategy ahead of their crucial AFCON 2025 quarterfinal clash against Algeria on Saturday. Get the full details.
Moses Simon has addressed the heated exchange between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria's 4-0 AFCON win. The winger downplays rift, calls Osimhen a fighter crucial for title hopes. Read more.
UNIMED Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, declares innovation a top priority for 2026 to elevate the university's global standing. Read her full New Year message to stakeholders.
Prof. Dianabasi Eduwem's election as Provost of UniUyo's College of Health Sciences draws congratulations from alumni and NMA. His leadership is expected to advance medical education.
Prof. Henry Ugboma concludes his tenure as UPTH Chief Medical Director, formally handing over to Prof. Chituru Orluwene. Explore the legacy and future of the teaching hospital.
Nigeria's healthcare and education systems face severe neglect, with fewer than 35,000 doctors for 200 million people. Explore the impact of insecurity and the resilience of Nigerians. Read more.
British Deputy Head of Mission Simon Field and Governors Dapo Abiodun and Babajide Sanwo-Olu visit Anthony Joshua in hospital after a fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash. FRSC urges caution.
The National Industrial Court will sentence NUC's Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu and four officers to prison on Jan 13, 2026, for criminal contempt. Read the full details of the case.
Rotary Club of Ikeja District 9111 boosts healthcare at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital with a major donation of vital medical equipment and staff awards. Read about this festive gesture of hope.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to make just one change to Nigeria's starting XI for the crucial AFCON 2025 match against Tunisia. A win guarantees early qualification for the Round of 16.
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH's CMD, calls for optimism in 2025, citing faith and institutional resilience. She thanked staff and visited patients during the hospital's carol event.
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon appeals for continued support after Nigeria's narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania in their AFCON opener. Coach Chelle acknowledges room for improvement.
Nigeria's health ministry announces a landmark achievement: over 12 million girls aged 9-14 vaccinated against HPV to prevent cervical cancer. A key success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
First Bank of Nigeria appoints Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi as the first occupier of the Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics at UNILAG, marking a major step for ethical leadership in Africa.
New City University announces plans to establish campus radio and TV stations to boost practical media training and community engagement. The move awaits regulatory approval.
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Nawuya Wushishi, father of NECO Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi, passes at 106. Read about the community leader's legacy and family.
Lagos University Teaching Hospital opens a state-of-the-art dermatology centre to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research for skin diseases in Nigeria and West Africa, addressing a long-neglected health burden.