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  • Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM radio gutted by fire

    An indigenous radio broadcasting station owned by renowned gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, Fresh FM, has been gutted by fire, The fire incident occurred on Friday night, with the cause yet to be identified. A video of the incident circulating on social media showed flames coming out of the building housing the radio station. Although the extent…

  • Polytechnic lecturers threaten strike, gives FG 21-day ultimatum

    Polytechnic lecturers threaten strike, gives FG 21-day ultimatum

    NAN The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its outstanding demands in an agreement entered into with the union. President of ASUP, Mr Shammah Kpanja, said this while addressing newsmen at the end of an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council of the union…

  • Full List: PDP unveils names 44-member zoning committee ahead of November Convention

    Full List: PDP unveils names 44-member zoning committee ahead of November Convention

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  • 200-level OAU Medical Student Commits Suicide After Failing Exams

    A 200-level student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has reportedly commited suicide after failing his exams. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, on Thursday, confirmed the ugly development adding that the student with the matriculation number: DEN/2021/023). Olarewaju said the results of examinations were released…

  • FULL LIST: FG Approves 9 New Private Varsities

    FULL LIST: FG Approves 9 New Private Varsities

    The Federal Government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He said the newly approved institutions are:Tazkiyah University, Kaduna…

  • Mahmuda Terror Group Leader,Abubakar Abba Captured in Niger, Moved to Abuja

    Mahmuda Terror Group Leader,Abubakar Abba Captured in Niger, Moved to Abuja

    The notorious leader of the Mahmuda terror group, Abubakar Abba, has been captured by the Department of State Services in Niger State and moved to Abuja for further investigation. Governor Mohammed Bago’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday, describing it as a major breakthrough in the fight against…

  • Just In: Akwa Ibom Air Passenger Speaks After Release From Prison

    An Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from custody, Comfort Emmanson, has taken to social media to thank her supporters and describe her post-release condition. In a statement posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Emmanson (#soft_commy), said she is still “in pains due to how I was treated” and requires medical attention before…

  • ‎‎FG names KWAM 1 aviation security ambassador after airport incident

    Punch Newspaper The Federal Government has announced plans to engage Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, after the recent controversy over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.‎‎This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus…

  • NYSC: How bureaucracy Hobbles Mobilisation of Over 500,000 Graduates

    NYSC: How bureaucracy Hobbles Mobilisation of Over 500,000 Graduates

    The Guardian Newspaper The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), once seen as a unifying force, has become a significant barrier to progress for hundreds of thousands of Nigerian graduates. Instead of serving as a swift bridge into national service and employment, the programme now traps many in years-long uncertainty, blocking them from work and advancement,…

  • Top 10 African countries with lowest unemployment rates in 2025

    Top 10 African countries with lowest unemployment rates in 2025

    Vanguard News The unemployment ratio is projected to dwindle in the coming decade; this is because countries with low unemployment are fighting tooth and nail with means like agricultural modernisation, infrastructure development, and targeted vocational training. Sub-Saharan Africa’s labour force is set to expand by more than 20 million people annually over the next decade.…

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