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FG Approves B.Sc AI, 11 Other New Degrees For Universities

The National Universities Commisssion has approved 11 new degree programmes for Nigerian universities including B.Sc AI. In a statement by the NUC’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, FCVSN, and dated 22 October 2025, the commission stated that “experts in…

FATF Exits Nigeria From Financial Watch

The Financial Action Task Force has officially removed Nigeria from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, also known as the grey list. The decision was taken at the FATF October 2025 Plenary in Paris, France, following the country’s successful…

BREAKING!!! President Tinubu Sacks Chief of Defence Staff

President Bola Tinubu has sacked General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff. This was contained in a statement by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President Media & Public Communication, on Friday. According to the statement, Musa was replaced…

Jonathan Has Not Informed Me He Wants to Run For President – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan has not called him to inform him of any plan to contest the 2027 presidential election. He made the remark while answering questions during…

Ireland Elects New President Amid Criticism Over Lack of Choice

Ireland voted Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent Catherine Connolly expected to beat her female challenger in an election marred by criticism of the limited choice. The contest, pitting Connolly against Heather Humphreys of the centrist Fine…

Tinubu to INEC Chair: Always Ensure Free And Fair Election

President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, to ensure that Nigeria’s elections remain free, fair and credible under his leadership. The president made this charge at…

They’re Stealing Our Gold – NEC Cries Out

The National Economic Council has raised alarm that Nigeria’s solid minerals including gold, are being stolen, as it expanded the mandate of its Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention and Control to cover illegal mining. The chairman of the…

I Know You Are Suffering But It is Necessary For a Bright Future – Tinubu to Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration’s ongoing economic reforms will soon yield positive results. According to the president, the temporary hardships being experienced across the country are only temporary and necessary for building a stronger and more…

Man Stabs Friend to Death Over Woman

25-year-old Hammed Tunde, has been stabbed to death by his friend, identified simply as Gafar, during a heated argument over a woman in the Oja Gboro area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. It was reported that the tragic incident…

FG Releases ₦32.9bn to Primary Health Centres, Urges Communities to Have Conscience, Use Rightly

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Health Ministry, has issued a red letter to communities across the nation as it disburses a total of N32.9bn, demanding that the funds be used appropriately. In the letter signed by Prof. Muhammed…