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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has backed legislative efforts to expand Nigeria’s tertiary education sector through the establishment of new specialised universities in the country. Speaking at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, on Monday, Akpabio described the proposed bills…

Punch Newspaper President Bola Tinubu is reportedly preparing to reinstate the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Rivers State House of Assembly later this month, following the successful brokering of a truce between Fubara and his predecessor, current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Presidency sources told The PUNCH…

The Henley Passport Index 2025 has been released, revealing the latest global standings in passport strength based on visa-free travel access. Once again, Singapore claims the top spot, with its citizens enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 195 destinations: the most in the world. Japan follows closely behind with 193 destinations, while many European nations…

How US Denies Nigerian Lady Entry After Scrutinizing Instagram Page A Nigerian businesswoman has taken to social media to share her frustration and heartbreak after being denied entry into the United States, despite holding a valid visa. In a video recorded on her return flight to Nigeria, the visibly distraught woman revealed that she was…

5 things every immigrant in the U.S. must know about new e-verify alert on work permits A new policy from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is changing how employers handle immigration status updates: and it could have serious consequences for thousands of immigrant workers. Here’s what you need to know about the latest…

China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending. Beijing has long sought to present the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’d Abubakar and the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia have officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, after the crescent moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court announced…

Channels TV The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties. Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday, noting that the requests are being processed in line with the relevant laws and the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines. “As of Monday,…

TheCableCheck During the launch of the renewed hope mechanisation programme in Abuja on Monday, President Bola Tinubu said Alexander Zingman, a Belarusian businessman, was his schoolmate at Chicago State University (CSU). While Zingman was in attendance at the event, Tinubu described him as a “very good friend” and “neighbour” during his time at CSU. “To…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board (CDCFIB) has called on qualified candidates to apply for full-time employment into the various paramilitary agencies from Thursday. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, on Monday in Abuja. He urged applicants interested in being employed into the…