…has to be overwhelming. He said the team analyzed museum collections and comparative datasets, examining skulls, pelts, and skeletal anatomy alongside specimens from known African colobus monkeys, which allowed them to demonstrate conclusively that Colobus congoensis represents a distinct species.However, there are som…

The Federal University of Technology, Akure, has called on Nigerian universities to prioritise quality over quantity in producing graduates, warning against turning higher institutions into “degree mills.” The call was made on Thursday at the university’s 15th Registry Annual Lecture, where a Professor of English Liter…

…an account using an official school email and number.Schools enter all candidates' bio-data offline and intermittently synchronise online to avoid data loss.Generate an invoice by adding the number of candidates. The total payable amount appears automatically. Download the invoice and pay at any approved bank.Upload ca…

Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China’s President Xi Jinping said Friday at a major technology conference in Shanghai, urging international cooperation on its development. Chinese AI models are catching up to the most powerful US offerings and attracting global users with lower cost…

The Kano State Government on Thursday distributed working tools to no fewer than 1,900 butchers selected from the 44 local government areas under its empowerment programme. Speaking at the event held at the Government House, Governor Abba Yusuf said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to economic em…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the Fourth Legacy Highway by an additional 400 kilometres, increasing the length of the strategic road corridor from about 700 kilometres to approximately 1,100 kilometres, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced on Thursday. The minister also disclosed that the…

The North East Stakeholders Forum for Sustainable Development has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the release of N80 billion to relevant government agencies and institutions for flood control interventions across the country. The forum described the intervention as timely, saying it would help mitigate th…

…“The Monetary Policy Committee will continue making decisions strictly on economic data,” he noted, explaining that “recent geopolitical tensions have delayed expectations of lower interest rates despite our earlier progress in bringing down inflation.” Reflecting on the country’s economic situation when the current CB…

Fashion industry leaders have said Africa is not short of creative talent but needs greater access to world-class training, infrastructure and commercial opportunities to build globally competitive fashion businesses. They spoke on the graduation of the first cohort of the Fashion Incubator Scholarship Programme at the…

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, has called for increased investment in technology and stronger collaboration across the oil and gas value chain to boost innovation, improve efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity. According to …

The Nigerian Bar Association has said its 2026 national officers and General Council of the Bar elections will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, July 18, despite the arrest and subsequent release of the managing director of its election service provider by the Department of State Services. The association announced the…

Members of the Yoruba Lawyers Forum, Egbe Amofin Oodua, have called for the postponement of the Nigerian Bar Association’s national election by a minimum of seven days, saying that the extension would give room for proper voter sensitisation and ensure a more credible electoral process. Chairman of the Governing Counci…

The lady in question is like a daughter to me. She spoke to her boyfriend before her death - Minister of Works Dave Umahi speaks on health worker who d!ed in his house Minister of Works David Umahi has disclosed that Mary Habila, the nurse who died at his residence in Ebonyi State, complained of a nosebleed during a ph…

"Why are Lagos residents acting surprised? Victoria Island has been flooding for decades" - Actor Ikechukwu Onunaku reacts to Lagos flooding Nigerian actor and rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has weighed in on the recent flooding across parts of Lagos, saying the situation is nothing new. In a video shared online, the actor s…

Iheanacho and Wilfed Ndidi used 'Juju Cream' to overcome injuries - Footballer, Jamie Vardy claims (video) Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has claimed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi used a traditional ointment they referred to as "juju cream" to recover from physical setbacks during thei…

Police asked me to provide a vehicle for their investigation in Benin city - Father of 20-year-old lady who committed su!cide over alleged r2pe by Odogwu Asaaba claims (video) The parents of 20-year-old Favour Agbro, the young lady who committed su!cide after she was allegedly r@ped by popular content creator Odogwu As…

Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appears in South African court to fight deportation (video) Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as she continued her legal fight against deportation after her arrest for allegedly being in S…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Amos Paul, for allegedly burning the private part of his 10-year-old daughter with a hot pressing iron as punishment for bedwetting. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Jimoh said the sus…

The Kwara State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two court registrars and demoted a magistrate over cases of gross misconduct and negligence, declaring that corruption and the compromise of judicial processes will not be tolerated in the state’s judiciary. The resolutions were reached at the commission’s meeti…

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has raised the alarm over the movement of illicit arms from conflict-ridden parts of Northern Nigeria to the South-West, warning that the trend poses a growing security threat. Disu disclosed this on Thursday during a visit by the Director-General of the National Centre for …

Cross River has launched a weeklong awareness campaign aimed at combating preeclampsia and reducing maternal and neonatal deaths across communities in the state. The campaign, organised by the Cross River State chapter of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) is themed, “Preeclampsia: The Unfores…

…digital infrastructure, promote digital skills, strengthen cybersecurity, protect data and create opportunities for our people, especially our youth.” The permanent secretary said the special session was taking place at a critical period as African countries prepared for the forthcoming ATU Conference of Plenipotentiar…

…added that the system would also help FAAN and airlines maintain a more comprehensive database of passengers using domestic airports. In its announcement, FAAN said the V-Pass platform was designed with data privacy in mind and complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation. The authority, however, did not disclo…

The Cross River State Government has paid five months’ salary arrears owed to workers of the Obudu Ranch Resort, weeks after employees staged a peaceful protest over the non-payment of their wages. The payment was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Obudu Ranch Resort, …

…recent 2-inch passport photograph with a white backgroundA clear copy of the passport data page (both sides where applicable)Applicants should ensure:Their surname and given names match exactly as they appear in their passport.Their National Identification Number (NIN) is provided where required.Every detail entered on…