FG Hikes Private University Processing Fee from N5m to N25m
The Federal Government has increased the processing fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, a 400% hike, according to a memo released by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The NUC stated that the increase followed a directive from the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and aims to enhance the regulation and coordination of […]
Ortom Accuses Governor Alia of Concealing Mass Burials in Benue
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of concealing ongoing mass burials in the state to create a false impression of peace under his administration. Ortom’s reaction followed Alia’s claim during a church service at NKST Church, Ikpayongo, that killings by armed herders had ceased since he took office. […]
FG Committed to Curbing ‘Japa Syndrome’ Among Health Workers – Minister
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Bola Tinubu-led administration’s commitment to addressing the mass migration of health professionals, commonly referred to as ‘Japa Syndrome,’ through policy reforms and economic interventions. Speaking during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, Salako acknowledged that […]
Trump to Announce 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports, Reciprocal Trade Duties
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including those from Canada and Mexico, with additional trade duties to follow later in the week. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump confirmed that tariffs on steel and aluminum would be formally announced Monday, while […]
Fayemi Urges Nigerians to Focus on Governance, Not Political Bickering
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has advised Nigerians to ignore the ongoing political feuds and instead concentrate on addressing the critical issues of governance facing the nation. Speaking at his 60th birthday celebration, Fayemi described political disputes as mere entertainment for the public, stressing that such squabbles do not reflect the true state of […]
Omo-Agege Reveals 10 PDP Lawmakers Set to Join APC in Delta State
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced that 10 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Delta State House of Assembly are preparing to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omo-Agege, the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, made the statement on Saturday while welcoming Chief Itiako Ikpokpo (aka Malik), a […]
Plateau Governor Decries Rising School Dropout Rates Due to Illegal Mining
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has raised concerns over the increasing number of school dropouts in mining communities, attributing the trend to illegal mining activities. Speaking at a church service at the COCIN Headquarters in Jos on Sunday, Mutfwang called on community and religious leaders to collaborate with his administration to address the issue, […]
Atiku Warns Against Mismanagement of $1.07 Billion Health Budget, Calls for Transparency
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the potential mismanagement of the $1.07 billion allocated to Nigeria’s health sector in the 2025 budget, warning that “snakes, termites, monkeys, and rodents” must not be allowed to swallow the funds. In a statement personally signed on Sunday, Atiku referenced past bizarre claims of public funds […]
Femi Falana Sues Meta for $5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Invasion
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged invasion of his privacy. The suit, filed before a Lagos High Court by his lawyer, Olumide Babalola, accuses Meta of publishing a video falsely claiming Falana suffered from “prostatitis.” According […]
Ekiti Governor Celebrates Kayode Fayemi at 60, Hails His Legacy
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as a role model, mentor, and a pillar of support whose contributions continue to shape governance and development in the state. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji praised Fayemi’s lasting impact on public service, referring to […]
