INTI University Appoints Nigerian Scholar Chike Duru Research Fellow
INTI International University, Malaysia, has appointed renowned Nigerian communication scholar and Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Achievers University, Owo, Dr. Chike Walter Duru, as a Research Fellow. The appointment, which runs from May 19, 2026, to December 31, 2028, recognises Dr. Duru’s contributions to strategic communication, media studies, governance, international development and communication research. […]
Kano Judiciary Retires Judge, Senior Official Over Misconduct
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has ordered the compulsory retirement of a Sharia Court judge and the Acting Director of Information and Statistics at the Sharia Court of Appeal after they were found guilty of separate acts of misconduct. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kano State Judiciary’s […]
Tinubu, Ministers Recite Old National Anthem at FEC Meeting
President Bola Tinubu and members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) were heard reciting Nigeria’s former national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” during a council meeting on Monday, despite the government’s reinstatement of “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as the country’s official anthem. The development was captured in a video from the FEC meeting that has been […]
15 Killed in Kwara Truck Crash on Ilorin-Jebba Expressway
No fewer than 15 people have died in a lone truck crash along the Ogbomoso–Oko Olowo corridor of the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. The Kwara Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabir Kazeem, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday in Ilorin. He said the crash occurred at about […]
Court Fixes July 10 for Judgment in Malami Asset Forfeiture Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 10 to deliver judgment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) suit seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who had initially scheduled the ruling for Monday after […]
Natasha Launches 10,000-Tree Climate Initiative in Kogi Central
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has launched a project to plant 10,000 economic trees across communities in the district as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and mitigate the effects of climate change. The initiative, themed “Growing Kogi Central, Building Our Future,” aims to restore degraded land, combat soil erosion, […]
IPOB Alleges Intimidation After Kanu’s Doctor’s Arrest
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that the arrest of Professor Martin Aghaji, personal physician to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was an attempt by the Nigerian government to suppress evidence relating to Kanu’s ongoing trial. Professor Aghaji was arrested at his residence in Independence Layout, Enugu, on Friday and released on Sunday. Although […]
Fubara Reaffirms Commitment to Security Partnership
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described security as the foundation of sustainable development, saying peace and stability are essential for the growth and prosperity of any society. Fubara made the remarks on Sunday at the gala night marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port Harcourt. Represented by the Secretary to the State […]
Why FIFA Allowed Balogun to Face Belgium
United States striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play in his side’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium despite receiving a red card in the previous round, after FIFA suspended the enforcement of his automatic one-match ban rather than overturning the dismissal. Balogun was sent off during the USA’s Round of 32 […]
Davido Explains FIFA World Cup Kidnapping Protest
Afrobeats star David Adeleke also known as Davido has explained why he highlighted Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis during his performance at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup, saying the safety of citizens should take priority over protecting the country’s image. The singer said he used the global stage to draw attention to the […]
