Nigeria Strikes $1bn Sugar Deals to Produce 400,000 Tonnes Annually, Slash Imports
|By Adejumo Adekunle The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed landmark agreements with four operators to launch greenfield sugar projects capable of producing 400,000 tonnes annually, marking a decisive…
University of Jos Receives Approval for 18 New Full-Time Academic Programmes
By Babatunji Wusu NUC approves expansion with 18 new undergraduate courses Programmes to start in the 2025/2026 academic session Disciplines include Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and more Approval…
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Shuts Down After Violent Robbery at Male Hostel
By Babatunji Wusu Key Points: Suspected robbers attack male student hostel, injuring two students Valuables including smartphones and laptops stolen Students protest, demanding urgent government action Polytechnic management condemns violence…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Bears Heavy Burden Amid Biafra Agitation, Says Special Counsel
By Babatunji Wusu • Nnamdi Kanu’s family deeply affected by his Biafra activism• Kanu incarcerated since June 2021 after extradition from Kenya• Despite court orders, Kanu remains detained by DSS•…
Peter Obi Condemns Life Ban on Ibom Air Passenger, Calls for Fair Justice System
By Babatunji Wusu • Peter Obi criticizes Nigeria’s judicial system for punishing the poor while shielding the powerful• Apologizes to Ibom Air but condemns life ban on passenger Comfort Emmanson•…
Hon. Ayo Omidiran Thanks President Tinubu and Oyetolas for FCC Chairmanship Appointment
By Babatunji Wusu • Omidiran expresses gratitude to President Tinubu for nominating her as FCC Chairman• Credits Minister Adegboyega Oyetola and his wife Kafayat Oyetola for recommending her• Omidiran, former…
NEFGAD Offers Free Legal Aid to Comfort Emmanson Over Alleged Unfair Treatment by Ibom Air
By Babatunji Wusu • NEFGAD condemns Ibom Air and regulators for unfair treatment of passenger Comfort Emmanson• Calls for thorough investigation and release of in-flight video footage• Criticizes Airline Operators…
Genoa players personally called fans who hadn’t renewed their season tickets for the new season.
By Eppe Franklyne Genoa players have taken a personal approach to boosting season ticket sales, phoning supporters who had not yet renewed for the new campaign. One 75-year-old fan told…
Tinubu Replaces Dankaka with Ayo Omidiran as Federal Character Commission Chairman
By Babatunji Wusu • President Tinubu reverses earlier reappointment of Dr. Muheeba Dankaka• Hon. Ayo Omidiran, ex-Osun House of Reps member, named new FCC chairman• Dankaka’s tenure described by Presidency…
NANS Urges Akwa Ibom Govt to Address Tertiary Education Gaps, Plans Solidarity Walk
By Babatunji Wusu • Praises Governor Umo Eno’s model schools, bursary scheme, and UK exchange programme• Calls for urgent improvement in tertiary infrastructure and student welfare• Seeks inclusion of student…
