UI begins search for next Vice-Chancellor
The search for the 14th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has begun. This follows a call for applications made public via an “Internal/External Advertisement, Appointment of the Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan,” by the university’s Registrar, Ganiyu Saliu,…
Popular Nigerian journalist Okomi is dead
Popular sports broadcast journalist with Classic FM 97.3, Temisan Okomi, has died. A journalist with News Central, Olawale Adigun, confirmed his death in a statement shared on X on Friday. He wrote on X, “The worst way to go into…
Saraki Denies Link to Offa Robbery, Accuses Kwara Governor of Political Witch-Hunt
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has strongly denied any involvement in the 2018 Offa armed robbery incident, describing fresh attempts to link him to the crime as “frivolous” and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Friday, Saraki said he…
Favour Ofili’s Failed Switch From Nigeria To Türkiye Excites Solomon Ogba
A former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Solomon Ogba has expressed total delight and excitement over the decision by the world’s sanctioning body to reject a switch to Türkiye by Favour Ofili. Sports247 gathered that Ogba…
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Myanmar’s new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. The names of those included in the amnesty were not disclosed in the…
Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-Humanitarian Minister, Top Official Over Fraud Charges
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Faruoq, to answer charges of fraudulent diversion of social security funds during her time…
Six Arrested Over Alleged Plot To Bomb Govt Facilities In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has thwarted a suspected plot to bomb key government facilities in Akure and other parts of the state, leading to the arrest of six individuals allegedly linked to the planned attack. The police disclosed that…
I Was Never Paid — LAGRIDE Driver Cries Out Over ₦9m Allegedly Unpaid
A driver working with LAGRIDE has alleged months of unpaid earnings and harsh working conditions, sparking concern over labor practices within the ride-hailing service. The driver, who spoke during a live segment on Nigeria Info 99.3 FM, claimed he has…
Foreign interests working against Africa’s growth, says Dangote
Aliko Dangote, founder and president of the Dangote Group, says foreign interests are working against Africa’s growth. The billionaire spoke on Thursday at the Investing in Africa forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF-World Bank spring meetings in…
Julius Malema South African opposition leader, jailed 5 years on gun charges
A South African court sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail on Thursday for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago. Hundreds of red-clad supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters party leader…