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The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has banned the activities of Neolife and Faith Heroic Group (FHG) on campus and asked students to stay away from them. In a memo signed by the registrar, Charles Adeleye, the university said the activities of both groups have created “serious discomfort, fear, unnecessary tension and unwarranted pressure” in the university environment and undermined the university’s peaceful and conducive academic atmosphere. Neolife, which claimed it’s a wellness company, has been accused of several improprieties, including exploiting young people, pushing them into debt and encouraging them to abandon formal education with false promises while…
An industrial crisis may be looming at the Federal University Wukari (FUW), Taraba State, following a petition to the Federal Ministry of Education by a group of concerned members of the university, who raised questions about the integrity of the ongoing Vice-Chancellor appointment process. The petition, signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Bulus Zakari, called for transparency in the selection process and emphasized that appointments should be merit-based and compliant with statutory requirements. According to the petitioners, records do not indicate that one of the shortlisted candidates holds the rank of professor within the university system, a key requirement…
Frank Leao, the father of AC Milan star Rafael Leao, has honored Cristiano Ronaldo by releasing a song in tribute to the Portuguese superstar. This was done to mark Cristiano Ronaldo’s 41st birthday on Thursday, February 5. The AC Milan player’s father is a singer and created a three-minute song that praises the Al-Nassr player. In the song, Frank Leao says his heart aches when fans criticize Ronaldo, whom he calls “one of a kind.” The lyrics repeatedly say “Cristiano Ronaldo,” with just a few lines in the middle addressing the critics. Towards the end, “One of a kind” is…
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for formally recognising the Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu–led PDP Caretaker National Working Committee, in line with a recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan Division. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Chief Jude Udeachara, the party said INEC’s decision, evident in its invitation to the Mohammed/Anyanwu-led CNWC to a quarterly strategic engagement with political party leaders,”is a clear affirmation of the commission’s respect for the rule of law, equity, justice, and due process.” According…
A 40-year-old woman, Nafisat Lateef, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly poisoning the three-year-old son of her tenant at Omifon, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, Lateef poisoned the boy following an argument between her and the victim’s mother, identified as Rofiat. The suspect was said to have given the victim a liquid substance suspected to be poisonous. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. “The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, at about 8:30am, when the suspect allegedly gave…
Every relationship, especially marriage, goes through seasons of conflict, disappointment, or emotional distance. However, if these moments are ignored, they can create silence and disconnection; when met with care and honesty, they can strengthen the foundation of trust in your marriage. Before you get engrossed in the traditional Valentine’s Day gestures, pause and take a moment to reflect together, observe, and appreciate the growth and connection you share. Step back and make space for honest conversation and genuine appreciation that can strengthen your relationship before indulging in the celebrations. Shift your attention Couples build a deeper sense of security and…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory and a member of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, has addressed concerns over the ongoing Electoral Amendment Bill, assuring Nigerians that key reforms, including electronic transmission of results, remain intact. The clarification comes after major opposition parties condemned the Senate’s rejection of a proposed amendment to Clause 70(3) of the Electoral Amendment Bill, which sought to make electronic transmission of election results compulsory. In a statement on X (Formerly Twitter) on Friday, Kingibe said the National Assembly undertook an intensive and inclusive process in 2024 and 2025 to reform Nigeria’s electoral…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has met with the Chancellor of Baze University, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, to discuss plans for the establishment of a School of Aviation in Abuja, a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s aviation manpower and reducing dependence on foreign training. Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during the 2023 general election, led a delegation of Baze University’s management on a courtesy and project-advocacy visit to the Ministry in his office in Abuja. Members of the delegation included the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Jamila Shu’ara, the Registrar, Prof Abiodun…
Trial to select Rivers State athletes for the Niger Delta Games will conclude on Saturday, February 7, with the football contingent rounding off the exercise, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The state trials began on Monday, February 2, with competitions in chess, table tennis, tennis and scrabble, while handball and wrestling trials were held on Tuesday. Events on Wednesday included volleyball and taekwondo, while swimming and powerlifting trialstook place on Thursday and basketball, boxing and weightlifting took place on Friday. The trials are aimed at selecting athletes who will represent Team Rivers in all 16 sports approved for the Niger Delta…
The officers allegedly involved in the attack on popular actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, are reported to be in police custody. The actor had accused Nigerian Police officers of brutally assaulting and robbing him. The announcement came via a tweet on X by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, following posts about the attack on Friday, February 6, 2026. Adebisi stated that further information would be released after the investigation. She wrote, “The officers involved have been identified and brought forward to the command for investigation. At the moment, both the officers, the actor,…
