FEC imposes 7-year ban on establishment of new federal tertiary institutions
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, today (Wednesday) has approved a 7-year ban immediately on the establishment of new federal tertiary educational institutions across the country. Briefing state house Correspondents after FEC meeting in Abuja, the Minister of education, Tunji Alausa, revealed that the moratorium covers universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, […]
NHRC calls for immediate Overhaul of Aviation Protocols to Safeguard Human Rights
Following the alleged torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson during a recent incident aboard an Ibom Air flight, alongside other similar incidents recorded lately, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a comprehensive review of aviation protocols to ensure full compliance with human rights standards. Briefing newsmen today in Abuja, the NHRC […]
FG Boosts NDLEA Operations with 48 New Vehicles
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the war against illicit drugs with the commissioning of 48 operational vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in order to enhance the agency’s mobility and operational capacity nationwide. Commissioning the vehicles at the NDLEA headquarters today in Abuja, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the […]
#Chivido2025: Adekunle Gold, D’banj perform at Davido & Chioma’s lavish Miami wedding
The highly anticipated white wedding of Nigerian superstar musician Davido and his celebrity chef partner, Chioma, was held on August 10, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Like the traditional wedding, which attracted dignitaries from the political, economic, and social circles, the white wedding also had in attendance celebrities and Nigerian elites who joined the couple in Miami. Among those present […]
Tinted Glass Permit: NPF Further Extends Grace Period For Enforcement To October 2
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for 2nd October, 2025. According to a statement signed by Force PRO, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, the decision […]
INEC, NCoS Partner To Facilitate Voting Rights For Inmates In Nigeria
The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin examining the legal and technical frameworks necessary to enable inmates’ participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking during a courtesy visit to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at the Commission’s headquarters today in Abuja, Nwakuche […]
BET Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards have been suspended indefinitely
BET has announced the indefinite suspension of two of its long-running music award shows, the BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards, as the network reassesses its content strategy in a rapidly changing media landscape. Mills said the shows are not being permanently cancelled, but rather put on hold while the network considers […]
Nigerian music legend Lagbaja makes rare public appearance at Fireboy’s Toronto concert
The masked veteran artist made a guest appearance at Fireboy’s concert. On August 5th, 2025, Fireboy delighted fans at his concert in a sold-out Queen Elizabeth Theater in Toronto, Canada. The award-winning star thrilled fans with a collection of his hit songs, including tracks from his fourth album ‘Adedamola’ released in 2024. Lojay, BNXN, and legendary musician Lagbaja were among […]
WAEC Admits Technical Errors in 2025 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced that there were technical issues discovered during the internal review of the recently released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, (SC) 2025. This was disclosed in press statement signed by Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs. “As part of […]
NCAA Petitions Attorney-General and IGP To Investigate and Prosecute K1 De Ultimate
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident involving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 5th August 2025, […]