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Tinubu Names Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as the new Chairman of the National Universities Commission Governing Board, replacing Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina.
Accord Party in Osun State Refuses Police Meeting, Demands Justice for Violence
The Accord party in Osun State has declined a meeting with the police Commissioner, demanding the arrest of suspects involved in attacks and killings of its members.
Airport taxi drivers threaten strike over FAAN regulations
NUPCO members are threatening to shut down operations at two major Nigerian airports in nine days, citing unreasonable fare hikes and forced migration to app-based systems by FAAN.
Experts Warn of Rising Sophistication Among Armed Groups in Nigeria’s North-West
Allegations that bandit leader Bello Turji has accessed sophisticated weapons and formed alliances with insurgents have triggered alarms regarding the growing capability of criminal networks in Nigeria.
Ibadan Catholic Bishops Oppose Reintegration of Reformed Bandits
Catholic Bishops in Ibadan are calling for an end to the reintegration of repentant bandits, arguing that such programs favor criminals over victims and undermine national security.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 214 as Mortality Rate Climbs to 25 Percent
Nigeria reports 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate climbing to 25 percent amid concerns over delayed treatment and sanitation.
Broda Mike Questions Peller’s Decision to Marry Jarvis
Broda Mike critiques 21-year-old Peller's marriage to Jarvis Jadrolita, arguing that the influencer should focus on investment rather than matrimony at his age.
Government to Meet with Cement Makers on July 1 to Tackle Price Hikes
Minister of Works David Umahi plans to meet with cement producers on July 1 to address soaring prices that are impacting national infrastructure projects.
Sunday Igboho Defends Security Campaign as Anti-Crime, Not Ethnic Bias
Activist Sunday Igboho has clarified that his security advocacy in Nigeria is strictly anti-criminal and not an attack on any ethnic group, rebuffing calls for government intervention against his campaigns.
Onitsha to host yearly Ofala Festival this October
The Obi of Onitsha's palace has scheduled the 2026 Ofala Festival for October 16, focusing on the theme of resilience and community progress.