The House of Representatives is set to investigate the domiciliation of green energy projects in inappropriate government entities to prevent substandard implementation and loss of public funds. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance at Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by the member representing ...
Read More »Niger gov mourns as 35 killed in tanker explosion
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has expressed condolences to the families of the victims of a tanker explosion that claimed no fewer than 35 lives and left 17 people hospitalised. Bago, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Tuesday evening, described the ...
Read More »UK cuts post-study work period for foreign students
The United Kingdom on Tuesday cut the post-study work period from two years to 18 months for foreign students, including Nigerians, from January 2027. This was disclosed by the UK’s Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on October 14 while explaining the reasons for the need for immigrants to ...
Read More »UCL: Arsenal apologise to Atletico Madrid after hot water issues
Arsenal have issued an apology to Atletico Madrid after a hot water failure at Emirates Stadium disrupted the Spanish side’s pre-match preparations. According to BBC Sports on Tuesday, the issue left Atletico players without access to hot showers following their training session on Monday evening. UEFA ...
Read More »No past government can match Tinubu’s record in FCT — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has challenged past administrations to show records that they have done more projects than the administration of President Bola Tinubu, since the inception of the federal capital. Wike made the statement on Tuesday during the commissioning of the ...
Read More »ASUP begins two-week strike over certificate fraud at Delta Polytechnic
Following alleged certificate racketeering at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics suspended its services on Tuesday for two weeks. A whistleblower, Raphael Ufua, accused the institution of certificate racketeering, causing serious damage to the school. Ufua alleged that the principal officers issued ...
Read More »NELFUND opens student loan portal for 2025/2026 academic session
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing access to financial support for students across tertiary institutions in the country. The agency said the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, ...
Read More »Teenager becomes Nigeria’s ‘vice president for a day’
A teenager, Joy Ogah, symbolically took over the seat of Vice President Kashim Shettima for a day, using the platform to advocate passionately for the rights and education of girls across Nigeria. In a statement issued by the Office of the Vice President on Tuesday, the ...
Read More »Reps to mediate in PENGASSAN, Dangote refinery dispute
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to intervene in the recent face-off between members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Dangote Refinery, which had disrupted petroleum product distribution nationwide. The resolution of the House followed the consideration and ...
Read More »Sweden confirm Potter as new manager
Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Sweden men’s national football team, the Swedish Football Association confirmed on Monday. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Monday, “Graham Potter, new head coach of Sweden until ...
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