Wigwe University set to admit its first set of students
The university, established by the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Holdings, aims to provide a world-class education that prepares students for the future. Following his tragic death in a helicopter crash in California on February 9, 2024, alongside his wife Chizoba and son Chizzy, the university is committed to carrying on his legacy. […]
ASUU threatens nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened to embark on another nationwide strike to protest absence of governing councils in all federal universities across the country among other issues the government is yet to address. The body which recalled that the federal government dissolved governing councils of the universities in May, last year, […]
Minister of Aviation mandates President and VP to pay airport tollgate fee
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will henceforth pay the required fees at tollgates whenever they use the nation’s airports. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, who disclosed this on Tuesday, May 14, said this became mandatory after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, approved that there should be […]
Women affairs Minister, antagonize mass marriage of 100 girls by Niger state speaker
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken swift action against the planned mass marriage of 100 girls in Niger State, petitioning the Inspector-General of Police and seeking a court injunction to halt the event According to the Cable, Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, had announced plans to sponsor […]
Tinubu orders MDAs to stop buying petrol dependent vehicles
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to all government ministries, departments, and agencies to transition from petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles. This move aligns with the President’s commitment to ensuring energy security, reducing fuel costs, and promoting cleaner energy. According to Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Ajuri Ngelale, […]
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi reunites first time since 2023 election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took to social media to announce his meeting with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. “It was my honour and privilege to host #PeterObi today,” Atiku Abubakar shared via X on Monday. However, the details and reason behind their meeting are yet to be known. Recall that during […]
FG To Receive $2.25bn World Bank Loan in June
The Federal Government is poised to receive fresh loan funding from the World Bank, with approval expected for loans totalling $2.25bn on June 13, 2024. The funding will be received via two major development projects. The first project is the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing, which is set to […]
Another aircraft conveying 52 Passengers Skids off runway at Lagos Airport
An aircraft, Embraer 145, belonging to a premium services provider Xejet Airlines has skidded off the runway and plunged into the grass areas at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. The aircraft with 52 passengers and the crew members on board had departed Abuja before the incident at the runway of the Lagos […]
Man City edge closer to title with a 4 nil win over Fulham
Manchester City have temporarily moved back to the top of the Premier League, putting pressure on Arsenal after beating Fulham. The visitors dominated from start to finish, opening the scoring early when defender Josko Gvardiol produced a clinical finish. Phil Foden continued his excellent form this season with a second goal after the break, sending […]
Abia Gov Otti, accuses Ikpeazu of misappropriating airport funds
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has made serious allegations against his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, claiming that a forensic audit revealed the diversion of N10 billion allocated for the Abia airport project. According to Otti, the funds were transferred into 32 different company accounts before being shared, and this transfer occurred in September 2020, during […]