JUST IN: Tinubu Sends Stroπg Message To NYSC Over Polytechnic Graduates Excluded From National Service The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has assured the graduates and students from various polytechnics in Nigeria who were excluded from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation for the mandatory one-year national service over part-time studies that he has approved a memo to the NYSC Director-General for their mobilisation. The minister made the confirmation on Friday during his visit to the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State, in the Yaba area of Lagos State, after SaharaReporters’ story on the exclusion of the graduates…
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UNIZIK Expels Female Student For Assaulting, Biting Lecturer The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (popularly known as UNIZIK), has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. This was disclosed in an official expulsion letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu. The university management explained that Precious’s expulsion was recommended by the Student Disciplinary Committee, which found the student’s actions to be a gross violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR). The acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi…
Tuface’s Family Petitions Nigerian Security Over Singer’s Disappearance The family of Nigerian artiste Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, on Friday petitioned the State Security Service (SSS), declaring him missing. In the petition, submitted by their legal representatives, Anuge, Anuge & Co, to the SSS’ director general, the Idibia family said the artiste was last seen in the early hours of Monday. “We are writing to urgently seek your assistance regarding a profoundly troubling situation involving a member of the Idibia Family, Mr Innocent Idibia (also known as Tuface or 2Baba), who our client reasonably believes may be missing since…
BREAKING: Angry Residents Burn Emir’s Palace Over Rising Terrorists Attack Some irate residents have set ablaze the palace of a traditional ruler, Emir of Maru in the Maru local government area of Zamfara State. This was after security operatives disrupted their peaceful protest against terrorism on Thursday. It was learnt that the youths stormed the street of the town to protest against the recent abduction of 10 people by terrorists ravaging the community. A community source said that the terrorists stormed the town around 2am on Wednesday night and shot sporadically to create tension and fear in the people. It…
Return To Your LGA; Umo Eno Tells Commissioner Nominees Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed all commissioner-nominees to return to their respective local government areas (LGAs) to celebrate their nominations with their people. He has also instructed the Director of Security to monitor compliance and report any nominee who chooses to hold their celebration in Uyo, the state capital. The governor warned that any nominee—except those from Uyo—who disregards this directive and celebrates in the capital will be sacked within 24 hours. Governor Eno made this statement on Thursday during the inauguration of Bureau of Statistics Board,…
SEDC Holds Maiden Board Meeting, Commits To Stakeholder Engagement The South East Development Commission (SEDC) held its inaugural board meeting on February 13, 2025, in Abuja. This meeting marked the official commencement of the Commission’s activities, following the recent confirmation of its executive management and board members by the Nigerian Senate. The SEDC is mandated to address the socio-economic challenges of the South East region by facilitating rapid and sustainable development. Its objectives include transforming the region into an economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative, and politically peaceful zone through strategic policies, projects, and partnerships. The confirmed executive management and…
BREAKING: PDP Gets New National Secretary The much-anticipated Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, presided over by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagun, concluded on Wednesday. Thirteen NWC members voted to recognise Sunday Ude-Okoye as the substantive National Secretary. However, five members chose to remain neutral and did not cast a vote. The outgoing former secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, received zero votes, as no NWC member, including Damagun, supported him. According to party executives, his activities have caused embarrassment to the party. The NWC has officially removed Anyanwu from the official WhatsApp forum and added the authentic secretary, Ude-Okoye. “Anyanwu,…
CHECK: New Price List Of MTN Data Plans A few weeks after approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for Telecommunication operators to increase tariffs by 50% for the first time in 11 years, MTN Nigeria has announced a review of its data plan prices. The decision was said to have been a result of telco companies facing rising operational costs, forcing adjustments across the industry. Under the new pricing structure, MTN Nigeria’s 15GB weekly data plan has surged from N2,000 to N6,000. This 200% increase has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many users voicing concerns about the…
Drama As Makes U-turn After Professing Love To Igbinedion’s Granddaughter Popular Nigerian Musician Innocent Idibia, better known as Tuface, has deleted his love-post about Natasha Osawaru, the Deputy Majority Leader of Edo state House of Assembly, after facing intense backlash online. The singer came under fire from social media users for posting a video on Instagram, where he clarified his relationship with the lawmaker, amid his ongoing divorce saga from wife, Annie. Expressing his affection for Natasha, who is the granddaughter of billionaire Gabriel Igbinedion, he stated: “Yes, I love her. I want to marry her”. SPONSOR AD “Allegedly, I…
Rep Jimbo Hails Akpabio Over Fed. University OF Agriculture, Abak Honourable Member representing Abak, Etim Ekpo and Ika Federal Constituency in National Assembly, Clement Jimbo has expressed Joy to Senate president, senator Godswill Obot Akpabio as Federal University Of Agriculture, Abak, Akwa Ibom state scaled second reading on the floor of the senate. A first time Nigeria House of Representatives member commended the senate and particularly the sponsor of the bill. However, Jimbo has boasted that he empowered his constituents with a TIPPER to set an empowerment standard in Nigeria. Jimbo disclosed this on Tuesday in a chat with selected…