The Federal Ministry of Education has announced stricter measures to address the rising cases of bullying and physical assaults among students in Unity Colleges across the country. In a memo signed by the Permanent Secretary, Nasir Gwarzo, the ministry declared that students found guilty of physical assault causing bodily harm will face indefinite suspension. The…
In a significant move to tackle sexual harassment and gender-based violence in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, the Federal Government has directed universities to establish Sexual Assault Referral Centres on campuses. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, made this announcement during a national summit in Abuja organised by Alliances for Africa in collaboration with the Committee…
Kennedy Ubeku, a Korea-based Nigerian businessman, has commended Adegoke Fayoade, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 2 command, Lagos, for rejecting a N174 million bribe from a suspect. Mr Ubeku made the remark in an interview in Lagos on Sunday and said that the act was an inspiration for others to emulate. CSP…
The Senate has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly within the week. This announcement was made by the Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, APC, Ekiti South, who noted that preparations were already in motion to facilitate this critical legislative process. Speaking on the matter, Adaramodu said,…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a two percent reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol, lowering it from N990 per litre to N970. This gesture, according to the refinery, is a token of appreciation to Nigerians for their support and an acknowledgment of the government’s role in fostering domestic…
The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has detailed how eight youths allegedly gang-raped and recorded a 14-year-old girl in the Ijebu-Mushin region of the state. The account was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Dyke Ogbonnaya, on Thursday. Ogbonnaya described how the suspects, including…
By Dada Olusegun Since President Bola Tinubu transmitted four executive bills tagged #TaxReformBills to the national assembly last month, many needless controversies have engulfed the debate around the bill. Most of these controversies are simply borne out of inability of those flaming the controversies to carefully go through the contents of the bills currently before…
The Corporate Affairs Commission has officially delisted companies that failed to file their annual returns for the past 10 years from its register. The commission had earlier announced, on July 25, plans to remove dormant companies from its database, granting a 90-day grace period for non-compliant entities to take corrective action. In a statement issued…
The world’s tallest and shortest women recently shared an extraordinary moment as they came together for afternoon tea at the prestigious Savoy Hotel in London, United Kingdom. The gathering, organized to celebrate Guinness World Records Day, marked a rare meeting between Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest living woman at 215.16 centimeters, 7 feet 0.7 inches, and…
The Lagos State Office of Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement has organized a one-day advocacy program focused on voter education as part of its mandate to enhance civic awareness and empower the electorate. The event, held on Thursday at the Palace of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, drew a diverse audience eager to…
