A United States federal court has jailed a Nigerian, Atuchukwu Onyeanusi, over fraud and misuse of visas, permits and other identification documents. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota, the 32-year-old Onyeanusi was sentenced by…

The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged the Federal Government to include representatives of students in the national Ebola Emergency Response Committee, saying their participation would strengthen awareness and sensitisation efforts across tertiary institutions nationwide. The appeal was contained…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday recorded another loss in the House of Representatives as Aliyu Misau, who represents the Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, formally moved to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Mr Misau’s resignation was communicated in…

The Commander, Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut, has called on Nigerians to stop glorifying terrorists and instead rally behind troops in the collective effort to end terrorism, insurgency and other security threats confronting the nation. Mutkut…

The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a planned kidnap attack targeting students. The affected schools are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and…

Baze University, Abuja, founder, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has announced a whopping ₦25 million grant to support academic research into indigenous calendar systems. Mr Baba-Ahmed made the pledge on Tuesday during the university’s seventh inaugural lecture delivered by the Vice-Chancellor, Abiodun…

Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has advocated for the enactment of a law that would compel all levels of government in Nigeria to settle contractors’ invoices within 30 days of project completion or service delivery. The proposal was contained in a…

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu and vowed to take part in the next tournament in 2030. More than 100 supporters lined up…

The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abiodun Adeniyi, has called for stronger governance of digital spaces and the development of ethical frameworks to address challenges posed by artificial intelligence and emerging communication technologies. Speaking at the university’s seventh inaugural lecture in…

The Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill seeking to establish a clear legal and regulatory framework for virtual assets in Nigeria, while also pushing for urgent action to revive the country’s struggling textile industry.The bill, sponsored by the Deputy President…

The Director of the City Boy Movement in Oyo State, Olufemi Onireti, has donated medical equipment and other healthcare supplies to residents of Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The donation was made on Tuesday during…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal as a valuable opportunity to measure his team’s progress against one of world football’s elite sides. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged the magnitude…

The Taraba state government has dismissed reports alleging that forest guards are absent from farming communities across the state, insisting that all personnel recruited under the initiative have been fully deployed.Dismising the claims on Tuesday in Jalingo, the Special Adviser…

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Musa Adamu, for allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a hammer, attempting to strangle her, and robbing her of ₦100,000 in Gombe. According to the Command, the suspect, a…

The United States has extradited former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges involving the embezzlement of over $6 million in public funds. Announcing…