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*Says Politics Now More Valuable Than Education Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has stated that politics is the only lucrative industry in Nigeria. On Saturday, the legal icon spoke at Afe Babalola University’s 11th convocation event, bemoaning how education is being pushed to the sidelines while politics takes center stage. […]

The issue of de-escalation of the Israel-Gaza war topped discussion as a number of leaders from the Middle East and Europe have gathered in Cairo, Egypt. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in his opening remarks was quoted to have said that Palestinians will not be forced off their land. “We will never accept relocation, we will […]

The Police in Benue State on Saturday confirmed the Otukpo Divisional Police Officer, CSP. John Adikwu and three other operatives killed during the armed robbery raid on commercial banks in Otukpo town of the state. The armed robbers caused stir in the heart of Otukpo residents when they invaded some banks in the area, on […]

*Calls For Amendments To Electoral Act, Mandatory E-Transmission *Canvasses Diaspora Voting, NJC Role In Appointing INEC Top Officers A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Attahiru Jega, has justified why chairmen of the electoral body should not be appointed by the President. Jega made the point why speaking at a two-day […]

A Nigerian man wanted for the alleged murder of a 21-year-old female undergraduate student in Oyo State has been arrested in Sierra Leone. Best Nnanyereugo Benjamin was apprehended on Friday night at a club in Freetown by Sierra Leonean police. He had been declared wanted in Nigeria on October 10th for the July 13th killing […]

The Court of Appeal has a precedence on Friday, following its ruling declining the petition to sack the Member of the House of Representatives representing Askira-Uba/Hawul federal constituency of Borno State, Hon. Midala Balami (PDP). The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, dismissed an appeal that was brought before […]

ICRC Restates Commitment to Bridge Infrastructure Deficit The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has restated its commitment to providing the needed regulation to support the current administration in its bid to further bridge the nation’s infrastructure deficit. Michael Ohiani, Director-General, ICRC, said this in his Independence Anniversary Message in Abuja on Sunday. “The management and […]

Kwara Proposes N239bn Revised 2023 Budget to Assembly The Kwara Executive Council has approved over N239 for Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to present to the State House of Assembly as a draft revised 2023 budget. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Bola Olukoju, on Sunday in Ilorin. Olukoju said […]

Benue in N359 Billion Debt, Governor Says Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue on Sunday disclosed that his administration inherited the sum of N359 billion as debt from the past administration in the state. Alia disclosed this at an interdenominational church service to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary. The church service was organised by the Christian […]

Equities Investors Lose N90bn to Portfolio Reshuffles The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) shed more than N90 billion over a week due to investors’ move to reshuffle portfolios, keeping bears’ grip tight for the third week. The sustained selloffs in the local exchange have dragged key performance indicators downward. Year-to-date return has moderated below 30%, though still […]

BUA Reduces Cement Price, Plans Further Review BUA Cement Plc has announced a steep reduction in the price per bag of its cement, a strategic move supported by consistent capital investment to boost volume growth. In a statement released today, the company said it has officially reduced ex-factory cement prices to N3,500 per bag effective […]

NDLEA Arrests Wanted Kingpin, Others for Drug Deals The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a kingpin wanted for attempts to ship illicit drug consignments to the United Kingdom. This tops the list of arrests made by NDLEA Operatives through interdiction operations that led to the seizure of four tons of illicit substances […]