UI tops Nigerian universities in world rankings

Nigeria’s premier university, the University of Ibadan, UI,  maintains its top spot in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. However, the University of Lagos moved a step ahead to rank second in Nigeria and 501–600, out of over 1,600 institutions across the world. On its part, the Lagos State University dropped to sixth […]

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My husband defecates, urinates on his body after brain surgery – Wife of newlywed tortured by policemen

Sandra Brodrick, the wife of a newlywed tricycle rider, Omesa Brodrick, allegedly tortured by policemen from B Division, Warri, Delta State, says her husband’s healing has been tough after undergoing a brain surgery. Post-surgery, Omesa barely responds to the urge to use the toilet and usually soils his body, Sandra lamented. The wife had in […]

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Lagos, Rivers ready to collect VAT, FG, North disagree

Lagos and Rivers States have expressed their readiness to begin the collection of Value Added Tax in accordance with the judgement of a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, which ruled that states, and not the Federal Inland Revenue Service, should be collecting VAT and Personal Income Tax. Already, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, […]

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Ahead 2023 elections, fresh concerns mount in APC over court orders

The political atmosphere within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is rife with tension as fresh concerns mount over the growing lists of court orders, seeking to restrain Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State along with other members from acting or parading themselves as the party’s Caretaker/ Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, members until […]

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APC expects credible leaders from Saturday’s congresses, commends exercise

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday in Abuja said it has instituted internal mechanisms to address differences and grievances that may arise from its just concluded nationwide local government congresses. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe and Chairman, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement in Abuja. He […]

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PDP NEC decides way forward Thursday as Wike, Secondus still bicker

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and the suspended National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, who are the two main gladiators in the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have disagreed over a peace term proposed by the governor, indicating that neither of the two is ready to yield ground to the other. […]

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Airport link bridge: Where Fashola, Sanwo-Olu failed Lagos

By Martins Oloja Access to the bridge linking International Airport Road cordoned off. Credit: Femi Adebesin-Kuti I would like to step aside from commenting on cluelessness nurtured by mediocrity in high places in Abuja this week so that we can begin some charity from Lagos, the father of Abuja. Specifically, it is beginning to appear […]

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INEC redeploys 5 RECs, 4 directors

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed five state Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). It disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye. Those affected include Mr Olusegun Agbaje, who was redeployed from Osun to Ogun and Prof. AbdulGaniy Raji, […]

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Covid vaccine: What vaccinated people could do or not do

The pandemic has changed the way of life for most; outings, clubbing, partying can never be the same again. However, with the vaccine, life got easier. The vaccine works as a preventive way to slow the surging pandemic. However, there are certain things that vaccinated people may be free to do which they previously could […]

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Why Osun opted out of LAUTECH joint ownership with Oyo – Oyetola

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has explained why the state opted out of the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. He spoke in Abuja while fielding questions at NAN Forum, a special interview programme of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said the decision was reached after his government weighed […]

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