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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on Monday, formalized a renewed commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable growth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris. The agreement was signed by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr.…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left his home on Tuesday to begin serving a prison sentence after being convicted of illegally seeking campaign funding from Libya for his 2007 presidential campaign. According to reports, Sarkozy, who held office from 2007 to 2012, was seen departing hand-in-hand with his wife, singer…
Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal running until 2027 as announced by the Premier League club today. The 54-year-old former Burnley and Everton boss replaces Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked just 40 days into his tenure, making him the shortest-serving permanent manager…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially recognized the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, in Imo State, bringing the number of Universities in Nigeria to 301. During the presentation of the operational licence in Abuja, NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, praised Governor Hope Uzodimma for the initiative…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to promoting girl-child education and empowerment across Nigeria. Hosting a delegation from PLAN International at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized the administration’s dedication to expanding access to quality education, especially for girls. He cited initiatives like the National School Feeding…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session will open on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and remain accessible until Saturday, January 31, 2026. A statement by the Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi reminds Institutions to update and upload…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has launched an operational tour and assessment of the Police Area Commands as part of ongoing security preparations for the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga says the exercise which commenced with…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed plans to include popular TikTok personalities, Ashiru Idris, known as Maiwushirya, and Basira Haruna, popularly called Yar Guda, among the beneficiaries of its upcoming mass wedding programme. This development followed a recent court order directing that the duo should formalize their relationship through…
Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels is trending again after her brother hinted that the actress is not leaving her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, despite online speculations. He was quoted saying, “No marriage is without problems.” This statement sparked heated discussions online — with some users suggesting his remarks…
A prominent yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo has welcomed her grandson, Rakeem and parents to Nigeria. She took to her instagram page to say “welcome to Nigeria @rakeem_mk“ Her daughter, Priscilla Ojo who got married to a Tanzanian musician, Juma Jux in April, 2025, welcomed a baby boy named Rakeem Ayomide…
