The European-American University (EAU) has strongly disowned claims that it conferred an honorary doctorate on popular Hausa musician and one of Northern Nigeria's top APC political singers, Dauda Kahutu Rarara, describing the purported award ceremony in Abuja as a “fraudulent event.” The ceremony, which took place on Saturday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, drew high-profile …
The United States government has restated its commitment to supporting Nigerian students, innovators and future leaders aspiring to study in America. Speaking at the 2025 EducationUSA Nigeria Fair in Abuja on Monday, U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer Brian Neubert said the U.S. remains a strong partner in empowering young Nigerians through access to quality education …
Kano State has recorded a double triumph in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), with 68 inmates excelling under the state’s correctional education programme, while the state also emerged as the best-performing in the country. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, Musbahu Lawan, confirmed that the …
Oyo State has been named the most liveable state in Nigeria in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), published by Phillips Consulting Limited. The report assessed all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on multiple indicators of quality of life, relocation preference and governance, placing Oyo ahead of Akwa Ibom and the FCT. …
Chairmen of seven local government areas in Kwara South Senatorial District have ordered the immediate closure of all cattle markets in the zone, citing worsening security concerns. The affected council bosses are Abdulrasheed Yusuf (Ifelodun), Benjamin Jolayemi (Isin), Azeez Yakub (Irepodun), Awelewa Gabriel (Ekiti), James Fadipe (Oke-Ero), Sulyman Olatunji (Offa) and Akanbi Olarewaju (Oyun). In …
Nigeria and seven other African countries have signed a landmark charter establishing the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), a new platform designed to harmonize petroleum regulations and promote investment across the continent. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday on the sidelines of the 31st Africa Oil Week in Accra, Ghana. It was chaired by …
Troops from the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have arrested 25 suspected drug dealers and seized various illicit substances in a raid on Layin Sabon Kasuwa, in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, carried out during intelligence-led surveillance, uncovered a hideout thought to be used by criminal …
Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. Her election was ratified during the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly held in Lusaka, Zambia. In her new role, Mrs Kuku becomes not only Vice-President of the regional body but also a …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a move that would make the country the first on the African continent to stage the prestigious sporting event. Tinubu’s commitment was conveyed in Abuja by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), during a reception for members of …
Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, raising hopes for improved security in the troubled North-Central region. The operation, conducted on Wednesday by soldiers of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, followed actionable intelligence on …
