North-central governors donate N100m to victims of attacks in Plateau
The governors of four north-central states have donated N100 million to victims of attacks in Plateau communities. In a statement on Tuesday, Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, said the…
Abducted Nasarawa LG chair, others released after paying N10m ransom
The abducted Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Council in Nasarawa State, Mr. Safiyanu Isah Andaha, and three other persons abducted by suspected bandits have been released after payment of…
Fake degrees: FG shuts 18 foreign varsity campuses
The Federal Government has banned 18 foreign universities operating in Nigeria, describing them as “degree mills,’’ warning Nigerians to avoid enrolling in such institutions. The directive affected five universities…
Airtel Africa gets new CEO as Segun Ogunsanya retires
Airtel Africa Plc has announced the retirement of Segun Ogunsanya as the chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from July 1, 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, the telecommunications…
Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Lebanon
Israel has insisted the assassination of a Hamas leader in Beirut was not an attack on Lebanon, as its enemies warned of "punishment" for his death. An Israeli spokesman…
NERC breaks silence over hike in electricity tariff for DisCos
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) claims it has not issued any instruction for an increase in electricity tariffs beginning January 1, 2023. According to media reports, the commission…
Name change: Stop asking women to travel to Abuja, minister tells NIS
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has faulted officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service for asking people, especially married women to come to the headquarters in Abuja to effect a…
Dangote Refinery receives fourth crude shipment
Dangote Refinery has received the fourth crude shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Preparations are in top gear…
UK stops Nigerian students, others from bringing dependants
The Home Office of the United Kingdom on Monday announced that it had commenced the implementation of its policy banning Nigerian students and other overseas students from bringing in…
Full automation of passport application process to commence January 8, says minsiter
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the complete automation of passport applications will commence on January 8. Last year, the minister promised Nigerians that the process…
