Ondo State owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has began its 13th convocation ceremony and 25th anniversary with an impressive record of academic excellence and institutional achievements. Speaking at a press briefing in Akure, AAUA Vice-Chancellor, Olugbenga Ige, announced that 6,882 students from the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions will be graduating during the convocation ceremony.Meanwhile, Achievers University, Owo, will also hold its 14th convocation ceremony this week Saturday, with…

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting at Maitama, on Tuesday, denied bail to Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State. The former governor has been in detention since November 25. In a ruling delivered by Justice Maryann Anenih, the court described as premature and incompetent, the application the former governor filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the charge against him. The court…

…Says you can even remove ‘Kemi’ from your name –The newly-elected leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has been accused of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The vice president spoke during the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja on Monday. He said, “Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the British Labour or Conservative Party, we are proud of…

Henceforth, any airline that delays tickets refund to passengers will face severe sanctions, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned. NCAA conveyed this warning in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu in Abuja on Tuesday. Achimugu said tickets refund compliance regulations remains central to the NCAA’s consumer protection agenda. He said the time had come for airlines adhere strictly to the…

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has highlighted the importance of focus and fervent prayers during the 27th Holy Ghost Congress of the RCCG, themed “Onward Christian Soldiers.” The event, which began on Monday night at the Redemption Camp, witnessed an impressive turnout of worshippers. In his welcome address, Adeboye urged participants to pay close attention to every message and to pray…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, officially launched the construction of the 4.7km Utteh Palace Road in Benin on Monday evening, fulfilling a key campaign promise to the residents of the area. The road project, located in the Edo South Senatorial District, aims to enhance infrastructure and improve accessibility within the region. Governor Okpebholo expressed his commitment to the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the significance…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commenced an comprehensive remodelling of public schools across the state. The announcement was made by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, in a statement shared on Facebook today. The project was unveiled yesterday during the distribution of notebooks, textbooks, and other instructional materials in Benin City, the state capital. Speaking at the event, Governor Okpebholo directed the immediate distribution of the materials to…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and others for allegedly visiting legal luminary Afe Babalola to plead on behalf of human activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. The New Daily Prime had reported that Farotimi was arrested at his Lagos chambers over allegations of defaming Babalola in his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.’ Following his arrest, Farotimi was arraigned…

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced that it has disbursed N22.89 billion of the N75 billion manufacturing sector intervention fund to 29 manufacturers. Its Managing Director, Dr Olasupo Olusi, made this known on Monday at the first BOI interactive session with the Organised Private Sector (OPS) in Abuja, which was monitored virtually. Olusi said that out of the N75 billion manufacturing sector fund, other 20 projects valued at N6.3…

Not less than 14 people were feared killed in an auto accident along Tage Bridge in the Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to eyewitnesses, the accident, which occurred on Monday when a vehicle conveying passengers somersaulted and plunged into the river. One of the sources said the accident was gruesome, with many bodies littered around the scene. Confirming the accident on Monday through its Public Relations…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarms over Nigeria’s escalating debt profile, describing it as a heavy burden that will affect both present and future generations. Speaking during a Zoom interactive program called “Boiling Point Arena” on Sunday, Obasanjo expressed deep concern about the nation’s rising debt, which has surged by N12.6 trillion in just three months, reaching a total of N134.3 trillion ($91.3 billion) by the end of the…

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has issued a stern warning to traditional titleholders in his domain, threatening to strip them of their titles if they are found guilty of beating their wives. The Emir made the statement on Monday during the opening of the 2024 National Dialogue on the Role of Islamic Opinion Leaders in the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence in Northern Nigeria, held at Bayero University…