Court Orders Probe Of Interior Minister’s WAEC Certificate
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an activist’s request to investigate the academic qualifications of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako approved the ex-parte application by activist Mr. Emorioloye Owolemi, who sought a court order to verify the Minister’s Secondary School Certificate purportedly issued by the West African Examinations Council […]
UNILORIN VC Mourns Death Of Journalist Layi Olanrewaju
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Layi Olanrewaju, Kwara State correspondent for The Sun newspaper. Olanrewaju, who also served as a former chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), died on Friday following a […]
Saraki Mourns Death Of Kwara Journalist Emmanuel Olayiwola
Former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Mr. Emmanuel Olayiwola Olanrewaju, Kwara State correspondent for The Sun newspaper, who passed away early on Friday. In a statement released by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki described Olayiwola’s death as shocking and a significant loss […]
BREAKING….. NUJ Kwara Mourns Veteran Journalist Layi Olarewaju
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara Council, has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Comrade Layi Olarewaju, a committed elder and former chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel. The announcement was made on Friday, 13 February, in a statement signed by the Chapel Chairman, Mr. Biola Azeez, and Secretary, Ms. Mosunmola Ayobami. Comrade Olarewaju, […]
Nigerian Army Strengthens Security Ahead Of Plateau Farming Season
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives, property, and livelihoods in Plateau State as communities prepare for the farming season. Major General Folunsho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of “Operation Enduring Peace,” made the statement on Thursday during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. […]
Pete Edochie’s Family Seeks DSS Action Over Death Rumour
The family of veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest a TikTok user who circulated a false report claiming the actor had died. The move followed widespread reactions to a viral video announcing Edochie’s purported death, which his family and management swiftly dismissed as untrue. Edochie’s first […]
Oke-Ode leaders hail Ifelodun Council Chair’s role in Elesa tussle’s resolution
Community leaders of Oke-Ode Kingdom have commended the Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, Hadji AbdulRasheed Femi Yusuf, over his various mediatory roles that partly resulted in the final resolution of the Elesa chieftaincy tussle in the town. The commendation was made on Thursday (11th February, 2026) when a delegation of the community leaders, led […]
Army University Professor Died In Boko Haram Captivity
Professor Abubakar Mohammed El-Jummah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Nigerian Army University, Biu, has died in Boko Haram captivity, nearly a year after his abduction. El-Jummah was kidnapped on March 3, 2025, along the Damaturu–Buni Yadi–Biu road, a corridor long troubled by insurgent attacks in the North-East. He reportedly remained […]
Reps Step Down Tech Agency’s 2026 Budget Proposal
The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering on Thursday suspended consideration of the 2026 budget proposal of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), citing the absence of its Director-General, Dr. Olushola Odusanya. The committee also resolved to delete the agency’s allocation from the 2026 Appropriation Bill and recommend the DG’s immediate removal […]
Wikki Tourists appoint Bashir Saleh as interim coach
Nigeria Premier Football League side Wikki Tourists have appointed Bashir Saleh as their new Technical Adviser on an interim basis. Saleh’s appointment follows the resignation of veteran tactician Abdullahi Maikaba on Monday. The club said he will oversee the team pending further directives. He is expected to resume duties immediately and take charge of the […]
