NUC lifts embargo on establishment of foreign universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has lifted the embargo on the establishment or operation of foreign universities in Nigeria. NUC Executive Secretary Prof Abdulahi Yusufu Ribadu, who disclosed this weekend at the 10th Convocation ceremony of Gregory University, Uturu, GUU, Abia State, said the decision was taken to allow foreign direct investment in the education […]

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Spotify names Davido, Omah Lay’s hit most shared Nigerian song of 2025

Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. NAN reports on Monday […]

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FRSC warns celebrities, content creators against road misuse

By John Dike, Osogbo Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed has warned celebrities, social media influencers and content creators to desist from alleged reckless road use, warning that fame does not place anyone above the law. He gave the warning following a widely circulated video involving TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, […]

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How I made first class – Ologbon

Comrade Salami Akeem popularity called Ologbon is the first Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, AAUA, student union president to have ever bagged First Class. He is the institution’s 22nd Student Union President, and holds a degree in Library and Information Science. In this interview with Olamide Iwala and Precious Orunduyi, he reflects on his journey […]

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Aiyedatiwa begins statewide tour to assess programmes impact

Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday began a statewide tour to assess the impact of his administration’s programmes at the grassroots. The tour will take him to the state’s 18 local government Areas also to thank residents for their support, interact with communities and convey goodwill messages ahead of Christmas and the New […]

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Supreme Court upholds President’s power to declare emergency rule, suspend elected officials

The Supreme Court has upheld the power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a break down of law and order or degeneration into a state of chaos or anarchy. The apex court, in a split decision of six-to-one on Monday, held that such suspension of elected officials […]

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INEC disowns factional Accord Party governorship primary in Osun

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State has said it was not informed of another primary reportedly conducted by a faction of the Accord Party in the state. A faction of the Accord Party in the state on Sunday reportedly held a primary election that produced Bamigbola Clement as its candidate for the August […]

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Ondo NUJ 2025 Press Week enters day two with free medical outreach

Thw 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journaliststs, NUJ, in Ondo State entered day two on Monday with free medical outreach to members and their spouses. A statement jointly signed by the Press Week Committee chairman, Banjo Egunjobi and Secretary, Jacob Akintunde, said veteran journalists and their spouses would also benefit from the […]

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Ondo deputy governor Adelami stresses training in tertiary education curriculum

Mr. John Akinduro, spokesman to Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni,speaking on behalf of his principal at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Crest Media Academy in Akure Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami has reaffirmed his firm conviction that practical training and structured upskilling must occupy a central place within Nigeria’s […]

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