UK Research Facilities Face Budget Reductions Despite Increased Science Spending
Prestigious UK research labs are scaling back projects as UKRI seeks over £160 million in savings, impacting fields from physics to medical research despite record overall government science funding.
July 9, 2026
Abia State University Governing Council Begins Search for Next Vice-Chancellor
Abia State University has established a search committee to identify candidates for its next Vice-Chancellor, aiming to find a leader for the institution's digital-age future.
July 9, 2026
Labour Party Leadership Dispute Stalls 2027 Election Planning
Sam Okpala, a Lagos Labour Party official, reports that the party's internal leadership crisis is delaying preparations for the 2027 elections as members await a Supreme Court verdict.
July 9, 2026
Ikeja Court Admits Godwin Emefiele’s Statements as Evidence in $4.5bn Fraud Case
A court in Ikeja has cleared the way for the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele by admitting his contested statements as evidence in a multi-billion dollar fraud case.
July 9, 2026
Security Forces Rescue Abducted INEC Official in Zamfara
A combined police and military operation in Zamfara successfully rescued a kidnapped INEC staff member and recovered stolen livestock following violent bandit raids.
July 9, 2026
Gombe State Pledges Assistance Following ECWA Church Fire
The Gombe State Government has promised to assist in rebuilding the ECWA Gospel Church auditorium after a massive fire caused extensive damage to the facility on July 7, 2026.
July 9, 2026
Miyetti Allah leader detained amid $2.63 million money laundering and terrorism financing charges
The National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, Bello Bodejo, has been remanded in EFCC custody following charges of money laundering and terrorism financing involving $2.63 million.
July 9, 2026
Anambra Launches Tax Amnesty Program for Asset and Income Disclosure
Anambra State has introduced a tax amnesty scheme allowing individuals and businesses to declare undeclared income and assets without facing full penalties until September 5, 2026.
July 9, 2026
Delta State Magistrate Court Grants Bail to Suspected Imposter Lawyer
A 30-year-old man accused of posing as a lawyer has been granted N200,000 bail by a Delta State Magistrate Court.
July 9, 2026
Internet-famous desert rain frog faces extinction risk
The desert rain frog is now at risk of extinction due to mining threats and potential illegal pet trade, though experts believe habitat restoration could still save the species.
July 9, 2026