The remains of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a staff member of ARISE News Channel who died during a robbery attack in her Abuja residence recently, will be buried on Saturday, 18 October 2025. According to a statement released by Somtochukwu's family, the Service of Songs will hold at the Corpus Christi Cathedral, Kaduna Street, Port Harcourt, …
The Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, on Monday, failed to appear at a press conference his office convened to address allegations that he forged his university and national youth service certificates. Journalists from various local and international media organisations had thronged the conference room of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council …
At least seven million children were set to receive vaccines against measles and rubella in Kano State as the state government intensifies efforts to eliminate the two deadly diseases by 2030. Commissioner for Health in Kano State, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, announced this on Monday during the take-off ceremony of the routine immunisation campaign in …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun mobilizing its members nationwide in preparation for a possible warning strike, as the 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government approaches. The ultimatum, announced on September 28, 2025, followed what the union described as the government’s continued neglect of long-standing issues affecting Nigeria’s university system. Government’s …
— Court documents confirm Uche Nnaji never received UNN degree certificate Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has admitted that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) never issued him a degree certificate, confirming long-standing reports that he may have forged his academic credentials. The revelation, contained in court filings before the Federal …
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has expressed deep concern over the rising number of unqualified teachers in the country, describing the trend as a key factor contributing to the decline in educational standards. TRCN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ronke Soyombo, made the disclosure on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has given food companies in Nigeria an 18-month grace period, until early 2026, to comply with new regulations eliminating industrially produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) from the food chain. The move is part of a comprehensive strategy and enforcement roadmap that sets a world-class standard …
Infinix has made history with the launch of its new flagship device, the HOT 60 Pro+, which has been officially certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS as the World’s Thinnest 3D Curved Display Smartphone. Measuring just 5.95mm at its slimmest point and 6.09mm at its thickest, the device redefines smartphone design standards and marks a significant …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese-owned supermarkets in Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market, Abuja, for selling unregistered and improperly labelled products. The seized goods were valued at more than ₦170 million. The enforcement operation was carried out under the directive of NAFDAC …
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said he expected that the Boko Haram insurgency would end under the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan hinged the expectation on the terrorist group’s nomination of the late president to represent them in negotiations with the Federal Government as president. He stated this while speaking at …
