The Lagos State University (LASU) said it would graduate 20,604 students at its 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic sessions. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday at a news conference at the university’s main campus, Ojo. Olatunji-Bello said that the convocation would …
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Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to perform at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on Friday. The singer will headline the ”Davido & Friends” concert, organised as part of the Palace Bowl Presents summer festival series in the United Kingdom. Davido announced the event …
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has included Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the ballot for Saturday’s governorship election. Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Newsextra24 reports that SDP is fielding Dr Francis Ajala …
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The Niger Police Command said it has arrested a suspect for allegedly stealing eight refrigerators from a hotel where he worked. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Minna. According to the spokesperson, following a complaint, police operatives attached to …
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Lagos State University (LASU) is to confer an honorary doctorate degree on business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and two other distinguished Nigerians at its forthcoming convocation ceremonies. The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, disclosed this at a news conference to announce the university’s 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies. Olatunji-Bello …
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and mobilise voters ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister, Dr Bolaji Akinola, on Wednesday …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that Kyiv had submitted proposals to U.S. negotiators outlining a possible plan to end the war with Russia. Zelenskiy also suggested that Moscow could use next month’s parliamentary election as a pretext for launching a new mobilisation. Peace efforts have largely stalled since …
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The Osun Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged attempted murder and possession of firearms in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi made this known in a statement on Wednesday. Ojelabi said the suspects were arrested over alleged …
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Afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, is set to release a new single “O Du Mi”, months after the death of her husband, Michael Ndika. The song, scheduled for release on Aug. 14 will be her first major musical project since Ndika’s passing in May 2026. Ndika, who was the CEO of …
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A 21-year-old man, Daniel Obidikwu, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, for allegedly stealing an Opel Zafira car valued at N4.8 million. Obidikwu, however, pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of stealing. The court’s President, Mrs O.E. Owoseni, subsequently granted the defendant …
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