…to the First Information Report (FIR), Dr. Kurfi, a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, allegedly made defamatory remarks during an interview on Trust TV on June 24, 2026.The police charged the defendant with two counts under Sections 308 and 309(1) of the Penal Code Law of Katsina.The prosecution claimed that…

…He attended Federal Government College Daura in Katsina State before studying law at the University of Calabar. Notably, in 2021, he received an honorary degree in arts and culture from ISCG University in Cotonou, Benin. He was known for playing charismatic and comedic characters that blended humor with emotional depth…

GistReel A lady has gone viral after sharing how a military officer who lectured at her university was unexpectedly interrupted during one of his classes by a young woman, leading to an awkward moment that later resurfaced on TikTok. According to the former student, the officer was known for repeatedly scolding female…

Police confirm abd#ction of three university students in Nasarawa The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the abd#ction of three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) from their off-campus hostel along Awe Road, near the university's temporary campus in Akunza, Lafia. The Public Relations Office…

…recounted how she built her career in global finance, beginning shortly after university. According to Rhodes, she had always been drawn to the financial industry. She disclosed that she has spent the last 16 to 17 years working in private equity and investment banking. She revealed that her first job in investment ban…

Wellspring University, Benin, Edo State, has secured the approval of the National Universities Commission for five undergraduate programmes. The newly approved programmes are Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and B.Sc. Human Anatomy, B.Sc. Human Physiology, Bachelor of Health Information Management and Bachelo…

A Performance Studies PhD candidate at Northwestern University in the United States, Olabanke Goriola, has said skin bleaching among Nigerian women is driven by childhood conditioning that equates lighter skin with better treatment. She said the practice is not vanity but a response to psychological wounds inflicted lo…

…Mienye, a data scientist recognised among the world’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024 and 2025, said : “Every level of government has responsibilities, but Bayelsans must ask a simple question: after receiving substantial statutory allocations, 13 per cent derivation, and other federation…

The year was 2013. During his second year studying computer science at the University of Ibadan, in Oyo, southwestern Nigeria, John Robert stumbled on a pattern that changed the course of his life. He had been reading about Nigeria’s biggest banking chief executives and business leaders, trying to understand how they b…

…The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Renal Health Initiative. The workshop, held in Lagos under the theme "CoolKidneys: Beat the Heat, Save Your Kidneys," focused on understanding the impact of heat s…

…The position was made at a press conference held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University of Ibadan, to formally announce activities marking the 50th Annual General and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, Nigeria Chapter. WACP also highlighted systemic gaps in governance, funding,…

…physiotherapy is a highly specialised healthcare profession that requires comprehensive university-level training to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments and disabilities. They cautioned that creating lower-level cadres without clearly defined scopes of practice could increase the risk of mis…

…that Prof Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University, will deliver the lecture, with former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as Chairman. Expected at the lecture is Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is the Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour; Ministe…

…occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday along the Okene-Lokoja Road before Confluence University, Osara, in Kogi State. The crash involved a MAN truck and a Toyota Sienna commercial bus carrying 10 occupants. "Seven persons comprising six male adults and one female adult lost their lives, while three male adults sustain…

…with qualifications ranging from the Nigeria Certificate in Education to diplomas and university degrees. "A screening exercise was conducted to identify the most qualified candidates. Out of the over 10,000 applicants, 8,000 participated in the screening examination, but only 600 passed. "Only 600 out of the 8,000 can…

…achievement. Okwuba earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Benin in 2021 and later completed a Master of Science degree in Data Science at the University of Chester in the United Kingdom in 2024. Currently serving as a Data Science Consultant at AMDARI in Canada, Okwuba works on…

A final-year medical graduate at the Kharkiv National Medical University, Nnani Adaobi Marian, has reportedly died after suffering injuries from a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, a city in Ukraine. This was disclosed by one Kateryna Bohuslavska, also known as "Kate from Kharkiv," who has often shared updates on the ongoi…

…the valedictory speech in fluent Russian before fellow graduates, faculty members, university officials, family and friends. The speech drew applause from the audience and has since attracted widespread admiration on social media, with many users praising her command of the Russian language and celebrating her academic…

…technicians scheme, ATS, examinations instead of waiting until she was old enough for university admission. She said: "I am 16 years old. I started this ICAN journey three years ago after finishing my secondary school early. "My parents encouraged me to start writing the ICAN examinations through ATS instead of just wa…

…an expanded committee comprising former NYSC directors-general, security experts, university administrators, employers, labour unions, youth organisations and civil society groups to review the proposals before they are forwarded to the National Assembly. "We respectfully appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to al…

…and social media. It recently featured in an examination at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Kogi State, where students were asked to produce an advocacy advertisement based on the First Lady's remarks, underscoring how discussions about petty trading, economic empowerment and livelihoods remain part of Nigeria's broad…

…Ilejemeje Local Government Area, who are receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. Expressing gratitude over their safe release, the governor announced that the state government would cover the full cost of their medical treatment, rehabilitation and psychological support…

…Oyebanji on Sunday visited the victims of the Eda Oniyo kidnapping at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, where they are receiving medical attention following their release from captivity after about 66 days. The victims, comprising women and children, regained their freedom in the early hours of S…

…she performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, Katsina. The project is being financed from the proceeds of the book From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, published to document the life and public service of the late Nigerian leader. Addressing d…

By Dayo Johnson AKURE - The management of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), has vowed to prosecute any staff found involved in an alleged employment racketeering scheme linked to the hospital. In a statement issued by the hospital’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Tope Fayehun, the m…