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The Federal Government plans to provide an extra ₦30 billion over the next three years to help fix and support the 74 federal universities in Nigeria. This money is separate from the normal yearly budget given to the universities. The government also plans to increase funding for education to 15 per cent of the national…
Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Professor Ibrahim Gambari said Nigeria’s democratic problems cannot be solved by big speeches or powerful individuals. He said the biggest problem in Nigeria’s democracy is the political party system. According to him, most political parties in the country do not have clear beliefs, identity, or internal…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over new allegations linked to terrorism financing. Security sources said Malami was arrested on Monday shortly after he was released from the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. DSS operatives reportedly picked him up…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended in dramatic fashion, with Senegal crowned champions after a tense and controversial final that brought the curtain down on an action-packed tournament. Senegal claimed their second AFCON title with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco after extra time. The final was marked by chaotic scenes and…
Senegal forward Sadio Mané has been named Man of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after leading the Teranga Lions to their second continental title. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes before midfielder Pape Gueye scored the…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the completion of the Tai Solarin Road in Ikenne town, describing the project as part of his administration’s resolve to rehabilitate critical infrastructure that directly affects residents and local economic activities. The governor made the disclosure on Monday in a statement posted on his verified X handle, noting…
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Dr. Jelili Amusan, has donated nine campaign buses to the state chapter of the Tinubu National Think-Tank (TNT) to support the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The donation was announced on Sunday…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that poor understanding and widespread misinformation are undermining the new tax laws in Nigeria. ICYMI Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the statement on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He explained that many Nigerians do not fully understand…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Madam Lucia Onabanjo, the late wife of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, as a devoted teacher who served the public selflessly. In a condolence message released on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said her impact could be seen in the many…
The federal government has introduced a new payment structure for professors’ allowances in public universities following a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). On Wednesday, the government signed the revised agreement with ASUU in a bid to resolve the persistent strikes that have disrupted Nigeria’s public university system. The agreement was…
