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President Tinubu fires UniAbuja, UNN VCs

President Bola Tinubu reshuffled key university officials, appointing new leaders to restructure Nigeria’s higher education and enforce accountability. This shake-up aims to fix systemic issues and improve governance. Among those affected, Professor Aisha Maikudi, acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), lost her position. Professor Lar Patricia Manko takes over […]

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Nollywood mourns the sudden death of beloved actor Columbus Irosanga

Nollywood mourns sudden death of actor Columbus Irosanga

The Nigerian entertainment industry mourns the loss of respected and versatile actor Columbus Irosanga, who recently passed away. Renowned for his powerful portrayals of native doctors and chiefs in Nollywood, he left a lasting mark on both the industry and academia. Born in Okrika, Rivers State, Irosanga launched his career in the early 2000s, featuring

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Kemi Badenoch proposes 15 years wait for UK citizenship in new immigration overhaul

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party, has stirred a significant debate by introducing a proposal to overhaul the UK’s immigration system. Announced on February 5, 2025, the plan aims to substantially lengthen the period immigrants must reside in the country before they can apply for British citizenship, raising the current six-year wait to

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Dangote Refinery crashes ex-depot price of PMS to N890

Dangote Refinery crashes ex-depot price of PMS to N890

In a bold move to drive economic relief for Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890, effective from Saturday. This price adjustment is in response to favorable developments in the global energy sector and a significant decline in international crude

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2025 Grammy Awards: Full list of winners

2025 Grammy Awards: Full list of winners

The 2025 Grammy Awards was packed with excitement, celebrating and spotlighting the very best in music across all genres. The star-studded event honored both established icons and rising stars, with major wins and thrilling performances that captivated viewers worldwide. Once again, Beyoncé made her mark, winning Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, proving that

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Tems makes history at 2025 Grammy Awards, winning Best African Music Performance for Love Me JeJe

Tems makes history at 2025 Grammy Awards, winning Best African Music Performance for Love Me JeJe

Nigerian superstar Tems once again highlighted her global dominance by securing a Grammy Award for best African music performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Award held on February 2, 2025. Her hit track, Love Me JeJe, amongst others captivated listeners worldwide, earning her one of the most prestigious accolades in the music industry. The Grammy

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67 lives lost in mid-air collision near Washington, DC

67 lives lost in mid-air collision near Washington, DC

America witnessed a horrific mid-air collision on January 29, 2025, that claimed the lives of everyone aboard an American Eagle flight and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, DC. The crash near Reagan National Airport shocked and devastated the nation. American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, departed from Wichita, Kansas, and

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NYSC to implement ₦77,000 monthly allowance for Corps members February 2025

NYSC to implement ₦77,000 monthly allowance for Corps members, February 2025

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed that the long-anticipated increase in monthly allowances will take effect from February 2025. The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, announced while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. He says the new ₦77,000 allowance has been included in the 2025 Federal

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Nigerians among leading African nations facing US deportation crackdown

Nigerians among leading African nations facing US deportation crackdown

Following President Donald Trump’s tough position on border security, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified nearly two million individuals for deportation as part of a growing crackdown on illegal immigration. According to a leaked document obtained by Fox News from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), as of November 24, 2024, 1,445,549

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