A final-year veterinary medicine student at the University of Ibadan, Saheed Ahmed, has earned global recognition after being named the World’s Best Veterinary Student by the World Veterinary Association (WVA). Ahmed’s remarkable achievement places Nigeria on the global map once again, as he emerges as a beacon of academic excellence, leadership, and community impact in
The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to students, school administrators, and invigilators against engaging in examination malpractice as the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) gets underway across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Salihu Adelabu, made this known during an unscheduled inspection of
After spending a staggering 25 years in detention over a stolen generator allegation, a middle-aged man has finally regained his freedom. The man, whose name was not disclosed at press time, was released recently following a legal review and intervention by justice reform advocates who described his case as a tragic example of prolonged pretrial
Harvarde College of Science, Business and Management Studies has announced its intention to commence a Higher National Diploma (HND) programme in Law, marking a pioneering step within the Nigerian legal education space. This was disclosed during a recent facility showcase event held at the institution’s campus in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of preparations ahead
Former Emir of Kano and ex-Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has warned that the legal profession may face extinction if it fails to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. He gave the cautionary note while addressing legal professionals at a public event on judicial reforms and legal education held in Lagos on Wednesday.
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has called on the Federal Government to sell off Nigeria’s ailing refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, describing them as unproductive and financially draining. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos, Ajayi-Kadir decried the continued investment of public funds into the turnaround maintenance
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Dumebi Kachikwu, has raised the alarm over what he described as a sneaky attempt by a group loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to seize control of the ADC through the back door. In a fiery statement released on Tuesday, Kachikwu accused the group of working
July 2, 2025 — Balthazar Egonga, a man who recently gained public attention through viral online videos, is currently standing trial for alleged embezzlement of government funds. Egonga, whose sudden rise to fame was fueled by his flamboyant social media presence and online antics, is being prosecuted for reportedly misappropriating substantial public funds while in
The Kano State Government has directed all scrap dealers to immediately halt the importation of metal waste and scrap items from the North‑East, specifically Borno and Yobe states. Announced on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (Rtd), the move follows thorough investigations linking recent bomb blasts in Kano to
Jalingo, July 2, 2025 — The Taraba State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Anna Attah, has called for stronger legislative collaboration to promote road safety in the state. She made this appeal during a scheduled visit to the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kizito
