The Northern Ethnic Youths Group Assembly (NEYGA), a socio-cultural organisation, has accused the Amnesty International (AI) of encouraging fake news to destabilise Nigeria. The group said that the amnesty international recently criticised the arrest of a social media user, Ghali Isma’il, by the Department of State Services (DSS) for spreading fake news about President Bola…
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the appointment of Mrs Roseline Adakayi as Acting Registrar of the institution. The Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Yakoob said that…
A new report reveals that from 2019 to 2023, more than one million refugees hailing from eight countries with high asylum acceptance rates were issued entry permits to 38 countries. The report, authored by the UN Refugee Agency and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, titled “Safe Pathways for Refugees,” indicates that these permits…
Rules for liquids in hand luggage are being tightened again at airports throughout the European Union beginning on September 1. Passengers would once again be limited to containers of no more than 100 millilitres. Passengers are also required to pack liquid containers together in a single transparent plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1…
The Zamfara Youth Awareness Forum has commended former Governor Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, for what it described as his transformative reforms in the state’s health sector, saying his administration restored confidence, compassion and access to public healthcare. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Abubakar Ibrahim Gusau, the Forum said Matawalle inherited a collapsing health…
Borussia Dortmund have sacked coach Nuri Sahin, the German soccer club said on Wednesday, after Tuesday’s shock 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League. Tuesday’s loss stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions. “Borussia Dortmund have released head coach Nuri Sahin with immediate effect following an internal analysis of recent sporting…
The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) says it has concluded arrangements with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to have holograms embossed on books to curb piracy. The President/Chairman-in-Council NPA, Alhaji Lukman Dauda, stated this at a news conference to commemorate the 2025 World Book and Copyright Day in Ibadan on Wednesday. Dauda stated that the initiative…
The recent Supreme Court rulings on student debt relief and affirmative action in college admissions have raised concerns among students and advocates, signaling potential barriers to higher education and reducing diversity. The Supreme Court’s recent decisions on student debt relief and affirmative action in college admissions have left students and advocates concerned about the accessibility…
Enyimba International FC of Aba has expressed sadness over the death of legendary Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu, who pased away at the age of 74. Its Chairman, Nwankwo Kanu, in a statement on Sunday in Aba, described Chukwu as a stalwart of Nigerian football. Kanu said Chukwu was renowned for his exceptional defensive…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has advised intending pilgrims to Jerusalem not to see the exercise as a jamboree. Adegbite gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja when bidding farewell to the departing Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan for the NCPC’s delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise. He…
