Aliko Dangote Makes TIME100 Philanthropy 2025

Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has been named to the prestigious TIME100 Philanthropy 2025 list, a recognition of global changemakers redefining the landscape of giving through bold and impactful initiatives. Dangote, founder and president of the Dangote Group, was celebrated for his transformative contributions to health, education, and poverty alleviation through the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), Africa’s largest private philanthropic organisation. Since endowing the foundation with $1.25 billion in 2014, Dangote has...

NUC Bans Redundant Accreditations by Professional Bodies in Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a directive to all Nigerian universities, ordering an immediate stop to the practice of multiple accreditations of academic programmes by various professional bodies. This move follows a formal notification from the Federal Ministry of Education, which raised concerns over the increasing trend of independent accreditations by professional bodies, separate from the NUC’s oversight. In a circular dated 20th May 2025 and signed by Jubril Abu Momoh, Acting Director,...

Zulum Alleges Politicians, Soldiers Are Boko Haram Informants

…Vows Tough Action on Saboteurs Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has alleged that some Nigerian politicians and even members of the military are secretly aiding Boko Haram terrorists. Speaking during a breakfast interview on News Central TV on Wednesday, the Governor did not mince words as he revealed that informants are working against the nation’s fight against insurgency from within. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and...

JAMB Boss Oloyede Fires Back At Critics, Says ‘Truck Pushers Can’t Direct Pilots’

In the wake of heated criticism and calls for his resignation, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has fired back at those questioning his leadership, saying they lack the credibility to advise him. “Truck pushers cannot direct pilots,” Oloyede said during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The gathering included JAMB’s chief external examiners and representatives of civil society organisations. The backlash follows glitches and complaints...

Seven Inmates Escape as Rain Destroys Ilesa Prison Wallv

…₦5m bounty placed on escapees Seven inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following the collapse of the prison’s perimeter wall caused by a heavy overnight rainfall in the early hours of Tuesday, 20th May 2025. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the incident in an official statement released on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Umar Abubakar. The agency said the wall gave way around 2:00 a.m., allowing the inmates...

Senate Pushes for Military Base in Adamawa as Boko Haram Resurfaces in North-East

The Nigerian Senate has raised the alarm over fresh attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in parts of Adamawa State and other North East states, calling on the Federal Government to urgently set up a military base in Hong Local Government Area to strengthen security in the region. This call came during Wednesday’s plenary after a motion was moved by Senator Aminu Abbas (PDP, Adamawa Central). The motion was co-sponsored by all senators representing the North...

Enugu State yet to benefit of 13% oil derivation revenue – Gov. Peter Mbah

The Enugu State Government urges the Federal Government of Nigeria to effect the 13% oil derivation revenue sharing for the state as provided by the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Enugu State Governor made this call as he received in audience the Indices and Disbursement Committee of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC on Tuesday in the Lion Building, Government House Enugu; the RMAFC team came to monitor the disbursements from the Federation...

28 Kidnapped Victims Rescued, 10 Suspects Arrested By Enugu Police

In a space of 7 days, police operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have rescued twenty-eight (28) persons and arrested ten (10) suspects in respect of the kidnapped cases. In the Command’s bulletin signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the successful Police operations was a joint effort with the Military, Neighborhood watch, forest guards and community members. Firearms, ammunition, cash, vehicles and several other exhibits were also recovered in the...

NBA Rejects Bill to Jail Eligible Voters Who Fail to Vote

…Calls It Unconstitutional and Draconian The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has come down hard on a controversial bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians, describing it as “unconstitutional,” “draconian,” and a “dangerous precedent” that threatens civil liberties. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the NBA warned that forcing Nigerians to vote under threat of fines or jail...

Policeman’s Stray Bullet Kills Student in Ibadan

A tragic scene unfolded in Ibadan on Tuesday when a stray police bullet claimed the life of a young student on his way to sit his final secondary school exam. The unnamed boy, a Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) pupil, was being driven by his father along the busy Gbagi Market Road when he was hit by a bullet reportedly fired by a policeman during a confrontation with a fleeing Hilux vehicle. Eyewitnesses say the...

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