In a bid to steer Niger Delta youths away from illegal activities and towards productive ventures, the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has organized career talks and medical outreach programs for host communities in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu,
In a significant development, the Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of a ₦77,000 allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), fulfilling its earlier commitment to the scheme. Reports from various corps members indicate that payments have started reflecting in their bank accounts, with many taking to social media to share evidence
A Nigerian court has directed the University of Ibadan to respond to a lawsuit filed by a graduate, Olayemi Olaoluwa, over the institution’s alleged refusal to grant him access to the school’s portal. Olaoluwa, who claimed to have completed his studies at the university, alleged that the institution had denied him access to the portal,
The Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) has sanctioned 13 staff members for various offenses, including sexual misconduct, abandonment of duty, and other violations, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to discipline and ethical standards. Commitment to Discipline and Accountability During a press briefing ahead of EKSU’s 29th convocation ceremony, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ayodele, reiterated that his administration
The immediate past Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adekunle Adebiyi, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Governing Board of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. The appointment, which was approved by Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, was formally conveyed in an official letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor,
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed claims suggesting that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to the University of Calabar’s convocation ceremony. In a statement released on Monday, the apex court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Akande Festus, clarified that Justice Agim attended the event in
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 59 students of Government Technical College, Orita-Aperin, for allegedly vandalizing property at Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School. State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, confirmed the arrests on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Command Headquarters in Ibadan. The meeting was convened to address and prevent further incidents
Six months after the Federal Government announced an increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, the new rate is yet to be implemented. The increment, announced in September 2024 as part of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, was received with excitement by corps members
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has granted automatic employment to 54 postgraduate students who completed health-related courses in India under a foreign scholarship program. This move is part of the state’s efforts to improve healthcare services, particularly in addressing maternal mortality and sickle cell anemia. The announcement was made during a reception and Iftar organized
The Managing Director of the Society for Family Health (SFH), Dr. Omokhudu Idogho, has underscored the transformative power of poetry, calling for its recognition as a vital tool for peace, unity, and social progress. Speaking in Jalingo during the 2025 World Poetry Day celebration, Idogho, represented by Aisha Dadi, emphasized this year’s theme, “Poetry as
