History was made in the medical training field on Wednesday, as Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, presented and awarded the first Doctor of Physiotherapy in Nigeria and West Africa at its 7th convocation ceremony. Also, Popoola Israel Oladayo, a graduate of Criminology and Security Studies from the College of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, was …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their elevated military ranks, formally empowering them to take full command of the nation’s Armed Forces. In the ceremony, held in Abuja, Gen. Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede was elevated from lieutenant general to general and confirmed as chief of defence staff. Chief of Army …
An early-morning fire on Thursday damaged part of the popular Jabi Lake Mall in the Federal Capital Territory, sparking panic among security personnel and responders. The fire, which reportedly started around 3:00 a.m., gutted the Adidas sports store within the complex. Firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, the Berger Fire Department, and the FCT Fire …
Special assistant on media and public affairs to former minister of state for petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, Chief Julius Bokoru, has dismissed rumours linking his principal to any coup plot in Nigeria, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement released on Wednesday, Bokoru said some desperate and self-centred politicians were behind …
Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs formally assumed office in Abuja on Thursday, pledging renewed determination to tackle terrorism, banditry, and other security threats confronting the nation. Their assumption of duty follows unanimous confirmation by the National Assembly on Wednesday. Those now taking charge include: READ ALSO: Senate Begins Screening of Newly Appointed Service Chiefs Lt.-Gen. Olufemi …
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff, following the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed Service Chiefs at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The confirmation came amid heightened security concerns and fresh reports of an alleged coup plot, which have unsettled the nation’s political …
The outcomes of key events taking place this week will determine the direction and performance of the global stock and crypto markets in the fourth quarter of the year. This is in terms of rates, liquidity, earnings, and global trade - four forces that decide how money moves in the market. The Federal Reserve (FED) …
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called for massive investments in the oil and gas sector to reduce Africa’s spending on hydrocarbon imports. The minister made the call during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream Energy Week in …
Bitcoin’s $116K Blast: October’s Epic Crypto Revival Is Here! That heavy dread from this month’s biggest crypto shakeup is melting away. Bitcoin just rocketed nearly 4% in the past 24 hours, hitting a jaw-dropping $116,031 peak on October 21, 2025, before settling below $115,000, a stunning comeback from its October 10 tumble to $98,000, when …
The crypto world got its plot twist at 08:04 AM WAT on October 27, 2025, following the presidential pardon granted by the United States President, Donald Trump, to the Binance founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who served four months for anti-money laundering violations. Observers say the development feels like a Hollywood redemption arc with real-world stakes. …
