University of Nigeria
24 Mar
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has honored a former Commissioner of Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Professor Victor Nnam, on his elevation to the prestigious rank of Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors. Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Oguejiofor Ujam, commended Nnam for his outstanding contributions, dedication, and commitment…
24 Dec
The newly elected Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), on Tuesday, announced its readiness to embark on a transformative journey to shape the institution's future. The University, under the leadership of General Ike Nwachukwu, the Pro-Chancellor, and Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu, the acting vice chancellor, concluded its governing council elections this week.…
29 Oct
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, has applauded the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNN chapter on their acquisition of 347 plots of land. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the plots of land were officially handed over to ASUU by Gov. Peter Mbah of…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured 1,000 bed spaces in Tent A at Mina as part of its preparations for the 2025 Hajj. The commission is also awaiting further allocation in the premium Tent A Plus category from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman,…
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has admonished Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of tolerance, understanding, and good neighborliness as the baseline for transforming the country, healing relationships, and achieving the polity of our dreams. Oba Owoade also called for rededication, not only to the Creator but also to the cause of…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking networks with a series of major arrests across multiple states and international routes. Among those apprehended are a Lekki-based businessman and an Italy-bound logistics agent, both caught in separate drug smuggling operations. In Lagos, operatives of the NDLEA arrested Arokodare Damil…
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Fourteen-year-old Joseph Majesty Ojochegbe from Government Day Secondary School Karu has triumphed in the second season of Nigeria Info's "I Beg to Differ" competition. He walked away with the grand prize of one million naira after a nail-biting final against Helen Abu Francis. Ojechegba, along with finalists Helen Abu Francis, Ruth Chikwere (third place), and…
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The Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Bonny, Rivers State, rescued 15 kidnapped victims from suspected kidnappers over the weekend. The incident occurred when the market boat, carrying the victims, was hijacked by four armed men while en route to Port Harcourt from Bonny Island. According to Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Almustapha, the Base Operations…
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A group of 20 constitutional lawyers and activists, led by Barrister Okere Kingdom, has announced plans to initiate multiple legal actions to challenge what they describe as baseless allegations leveled against businesswoman Aisha Achimugu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The legal team seeks to overturn accusations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and urged Nigerians to embrace compassion, forgiveness, and mutual respect to build a Nigeria where every life is cherished and protected. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, reaffirmed the…
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A former Minister of Transport, Ademola Adegoroye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to once again engage the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, as well as other political actors in the state before the expiration of the emergency rule. According to Adegoroye, who is also a lawyer, the…
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A renowned fashion designer, Hope Georgewill, has been murdered by pirates in Rivers State. Georgewill, CEO of HMG Couture, was abducted along with two others on Wednesday while traveling from Elem Kalabari to Port Harcourt. The Guardian gathered that the group was intercepted by sea pirates on the New Calabar River in Degema Local Government…
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A report by SBM Intelligence, a research and consulting firm, has revealed that 542 civilians have lost their lives in farmer-herder conflicts across the country since 2019, while no less than 2. million have been displaced by it. Nigeria's security framework has been marred by terrorism and insurgency for decades. Compounding this crisis is the…