…Education are guided by the needs for legal services in the country, which form the basis of the quota allocated to universities, including the facilities on ground and the ability of the faculty of law to produce law students of the highest standard to be called to the Bar by the Body of Benchers,” the Chairman of the…
Eko Electricity Distribution Plc has attributed the persistent power supply challenges in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin and surrounding communities to transmission upgrades and repeated vandalism of underground distribution cables. In a statement on Wednesday by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Abiola Aloba,…
…in the women’s hammer throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, but insists she remains motivated to return stronger after the setback, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Olatoye finished eighth with a best throw of 63.27m, unable to challenge the leading contenders in a high-quality final dominated by Canad…
Assistant Inspector General Olohundare Jimoh received the award from the Security Watch Africa Initiative Network at the 19th African Security Watch Awards in BanjulJimoh was recognised for crime prevention strategies he introduced during his time as Commissioner of Police in Lagos StateThe award was delivered to Jimoh…
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At least 8 APC senatorial aspirants filed Federal High Court suits challenging the outcomes of the May 2026 senatorial primaries held across NigeriaThe suits variously allege irregularities, non-compliance with the Electoral Act, improper exclusion from the primaries, and wrongful declaration of winnersCases span Zamfa…
…will address trade-related challenges and come with multiple benefits. The CAC emphasised that the cargo tracking system will offer real-time cargo monitoring via GPS from the point of departure to the final destination, providing full visibility and control. “It will also support the elimination of diversion and leaka…
…- Delta state gov's aide, Ossai Ovie Success Ossai Ovie Success, a Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, has advised internet personalities Peller and Jarvis to protect their wealth by signing a prenuptial agreement following their legal marriage today, July 29. In a statement released on social media t…
…count. Aziz swung wildly throughout the second and was deducted his second point for persistently punching Thomas in the face as they exited a clinch. Finally, with the fight already lost on the scorecards, Aziz received his third and final warning midway through the final round, when he flicked up his head to butt Tho…
…1 radio and Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper.French authorities allege that she has consistently promoted Kremlin narratives on Russia's war in Ukraine and broader relations between Russia and the West. According to the expulsion order, cited by French media, Fedorova acted "as a conduit for disinformation campaigns or…
…Osuji, the initiative is aimed at strengthening inmate healthcare, with special emphasis on the welfare of female inmates, mental health services and access to quality medical care. Speaking at the event, the Controller-General said the proposed inclusion of inmates in the NHIS would provide sustainable access to healt…
…of merit in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Onoh said the minister has consistently respected the autonomy of university governing councils and boards since assuming office. He described suggestions that the minister was influencing staffing decisions at the University of Abuja as an attempt to damage his reputati…
…Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, as part of a new set of measures aimed at addressing the persistent problem of abandoned and delayed projects across tertiary institutions. Director, Public Affairs, TETFund, Mr. Abdulmumin Oniyangi, conveyed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Masari noted that although several inst…
…he said deserved public commendation for President Bola Tinubu. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed details of the engagement in a statement he signed Wednesday titled ‘VP Shettima: We Must Praise President Tinubu For Estab…
…says the model will also serve as a reliable visual reference to keep the character consistent across different media formats.Nigeria joins the global superhero race with Afriwood's unveiling of Shutter-Bird. Photo: Rawpixel>Urenna Amadi, Founder and Creative Director of Afriwood Studios, described the release as a sig…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery formally submitted an IPO application to Nigeria's Securities and Exchange CommissionThe SEC director-general said the regulator sees no obstacles that should prevent the planned September listing from going aheadThe application comes days after the refinery closed a $2.5 billion private plac…
…accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and two of his commissioners of violating a subsisting court injunction. Babaleye said the government acted despite an interlocutory injunction restraining all parties from taking further steps pending the determination of a substantive suit over the stool. According to him, the suit,…
Economic hardship, housing crisis keeping Nigerian youths single - United Nations Population Fund The United Nations Population Fund (UNFP) has stated that a survey it conducted in Nigeria shows that many youths are single due to economic and housing constraints.Speaking during the commemoration of the 2026 World Popul…
…and being placed in a HMO with fellow asylum seekers who he believed had received more assistance than he had. He'd fled his home country in 'dramatic circumstances', found himself in a foreign country and wanted to work to support his wife and children, Ms Haque said. She added: 'He believed nobody was listening to hi…
…for state policing, particularly through its sound methodology, comprehensive analysis of public concerns and practical recommendations informed by comparative experiences from countries operating state police systems. In his remarks, the Commandant of the college, Rear Admiral A. Ahmed, said the paper presented by the…
…He said the agency would also facilitate relief support where necessary, recalling assistance previously provided to affected communities. Speaking on behalf of the Aguna of Gwagwalada, the Waziri, Alhaji Bala Madaki, appreciated FCTEMA for engaging community leaders on flood preparedness. Madaki urged that future reli…
…of them were displaced persons who had fled from neighbouring communities following persistent bandit attacks. He added that the attackers also broke into several shops, looted goods, set a vehicle ablaze and burnt two shops before leaving the village. The source said the exact number of those abducted could not immedi…
"Police officers took my phone and went through private videos of my wife giving birth" - Nigerian man recounts encounter A Nigerian man has narrated an encounter he claims he had with officers of the Nigeria Police Force, alleging that his phone was taken and searched while he was at a police station. According to the…
…"I resented the deceased's mother, who introduced me to gambling, for failing to assist me when I fell on hard times, and I sought to make her pay for it," she said in her plea. She admitted that when she realised her extortion plan had failed because police and community members had launched an intensive search for th…
…simply because a seller believes one can afford to pay more than the other.” He emphasised that the essence of the gathering is for businesses to understand their responsibilities before problems arise, not after enforcement action becomes necessary. “Today’s engagement also reflects something else that is essential to…