The University of Abuja has approved the promotion of 45 academic staff members to professorial ranks, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence. The development was confirmed following the nod given by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the 11th Governing Council, Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, who granted interim approval pending formal ratification
Dignitaries from across a large spectrum of the social stratification, are expected to converge on Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State for the launch of a new memoir authored by Musliudeen Atanda Adebayo, the Oyo State correspondent for Daily Post Newspaper.. The book, titled “Defying Expectations: My Story of Perseverance from a Conductor to
In a significant stride towards bolstering Nigeria’s efforts in combating drug-related crimes, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, Secretary of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), alongside other senior officials, welcomed Mr. Marc Bourgeois from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (INTPA). The meeting, held at NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, underscored the agency’s commitment to international
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has issued a strong statement commending the Department of State Services (DSS) for its pivotal role in maintaining national stability and combating terrorism and banditry across Nigeria. The group, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, praised the DSS for its relentless efforts under the leadership
As Nigeria marks the 11th anniversary of the infamous Chibok schoolgirls abduction, the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) advocacy group has intensified its call for the federal government to take decisive action to rescue the remaining 82 girls still in captivity. The abduction, which occurred on April 14, 2014, saw 276 schoolgirls forcibly taken by
In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian musician Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, has testified against his elder brother, Jude Okoye, in a money laundering case involving over ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The trial, which began on Monday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, has sent shockwaves
In a devastating turn of events, the digital trading platform CBEX has left thousands of Nigerians reeling after it abruptly crashed, wiping out investor account balances and allegedly sweeping over N1.3 trillion from unsuspecting investors. The platform, which promised a 100% return on investment within 30 days, attracted a massive following before its sudden collapse
In a dramatic turn of events, AbdulRahman Bello and four other suspects accused of murdering Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at the Kwara State College of Education in Ilorin, have pleaded not guilty to the five-count charges brought against them. The incident, which occurred on February 10, 2025, has sparked widespread outrage due to its
Since time immemorial, the fraud industry has continued to wax stronger. Despite the introduction of multiple strategies to weaken it’s growth and devastating economic impact, the trade continued to defy laws, policies, and even stringent cultural traditions put in place as deterrent measures. Ultimately, unsuspecting inflicted maximum economic pains as their hard earned money is
In a significant move towards advancing Nigeria’s digital governance and technological architecture, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially released a draft version of the Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), calling on the general public and key stakeholders to actively engage in the consultation process. The aim is to ensure that
