In what can only be described as a remarkable academic achievement, renowned Islamic scholar, Shaykh Abdul Majeed Imran Eleha, has been conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Arabic by Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin a feat that has etched his name into the annals of the institution’s history.The respected cleric’s academic journey reached a laudable
After nearly three months behind bars, 17-year-old Quadri Yusuf Alabi, who captured national attention during the 2023 presidential election by boldly standing in front of the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has been released from detention. The young man, who had been held at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos since
In what appears to be a major relief for poultry farmers in Lagos State, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has confirmed that more farmers are now able to remain in business, thanks to the recent drop in the cost of raw materials used in feed production. This development follows several interventionist policies introduced by
In a determined move to mitigate the impact of flooding and enhance infrastructural development across Oyo State, the state government has commenced the dredging of 11 rivers identified as flood-prone, particularly ahead of the ongoing rainy season. This proactive measure follows predictions by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet),
The buzz surrounding the much-anticipated union of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux continues to gather momentum as newly released images of the couple in stunning traditional attire have taken social media by storm. Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress and businesswoman Iyabo Ojo, and her fiancé, Tanzanian music sensation Juma Jux, looked every inch the regal
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of exploiting terminally ill persons by using them to solicit alms from unsuspecting members of the public. The arrest was made following a raid on an uncompleted building located at Isu Village in Oba, within the Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. In
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has once again sounded the alarm over Africa’s continued reliance on raw commodity exports, declaring that the continent must urgently transition from being a supplier of unprocessed goods to a producer of value-added products if it truly intends to break the cycle of poverty
Former Niger Delta agitators took to the streets of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday in a peaceful demonstration calling on the Federal Government to provide increased funding for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private surveillance firm owned by ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The ex-militants, operating under the third phase of
Nigeria’s foremost travel technology company, Wakanow, has set a new industry benchmark by becoming the first online travel agency in Nigeria to secure direct New Distribution Capability (NDC) access with both British Airways and Emirates Airlines. This cutting-edge integration, now live across Wakanow’s platforms in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UAE, enables customers to enjoy real-time
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Christian Chukwu, a revered football legend whose passing on April 12, 2025, at the age of 74, has plunged the nation into mourning. Governor Mbah described Chukwu’s death as a monumental loss, not just to Enugu State,
