Vreporters

Year: 2025

  • UNIZIK Expels Female Student for Assaulting Lecturer

    Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) have expelled a third-year student in the Department of History and International Studies, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer. This was announced on Friday in a statement by the Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu. Modebelu noted that the Acting Vice-Chancellor had received a report from the Student Disciplinary…

  • 12 Things To Know About Late Afenifere Chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo

    Afenifere Chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos. A statement by the family said he died peacefully.  It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch,…

  • Why CDS, Others Were Denied Canada Visas

    The Nation Newspaper There were indications yesterday that the Canadian Embassy denied the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and top military brass visa due to a diplomatic error. The affected officers applied for Canadian visas without Note Verbale (Diplomatic note) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. But the Federal Government has stepped into…

  • MTN’s New Data Plan Prices [Full List]

    MTN’s New Data Plan Prices [Full List]

    MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, has raised its data prices, sparking reactions from customers. The company confirmed the price adjustments in a response shared on its X (formerly Twitter) account. “Y’ello! Thanks for stopping by. We apologise for any inconvenience and delayed response. A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and…

  • Unizik Management Reacts To Viral Video Involved Lecturer and Female Student Embroils in Scuffle

    Unizik Management Reacts To Viral Video Involved Lecturer and Female Student Embroils in Scuffle

    The management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has launched an investigation into a scuffle involving a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts of the institution and a student over a filmed social media content. A spokesman of the school, Njelita Louis, said the management of the institution led by the…

  • JUST IN: CBN Announces New ATM Transaction Fees For Bank Customers

    JUST IN: CBN Announces New ATM Transaction Fees For Bank Customers

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed new transaction fees for Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), set to take effect on March 1, 2025. A circular, signed by John Onojah, the acting director of the financial policy and regulation department, explained that the revised charges aim to address increasing operational costs and enhance the efficiency…

  • JAMB Gives Conditions For Candidates Below 16 To Register for 2025 UTME

    JAMB Gives Conditions For Candidates Below 16 To Register for 2025 UTME

    The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, says the board has opened the Exceptionally Brilliant Window for candidates below 16 years old to sit for the annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede, who is also a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, was a guest on…

  • US Scraps Visa Dropbox Service for Nigerian Applicants

    The United States, US has suspended its visa dropbox service in Nigeria, requiring all visitor visa applicants to attend in-person interviews for renewals. The dropbox system previously allowed eligible applicants, particularly those with recent U.S. travel history, to submit passports without interviews, reducing wait times. The removal of this option has sparked concerns over increased…

  • Applicants frustrated as federal recruitment website malfunctions

    Applicants frustrated as federal recruitment website malfunctions

    Punch Newspaper Nigerians seeking employment in the Federal Civil Service have expressed concern over the persistent malfunction of the Federal Government’s recruitment portal, which has made it difficult for many to apply for advertised positions. The Federal Civil Service Commission had on January 27, 2025, announced the commencement of recruitment into over 70 positions across…

  • 2027 Realignment: New move spells out role for Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai, Kwankwaso

    2027 Realignment: New move spells out role for Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai, Kwankwaso

    Sunday Vanguard The 2027 general elections are about two years away and the realignment of forces to dislodge the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power, especially at the federal level appears to be on the upswing. In an interview published by Sunday Vanguard, last week, a former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole…