The University of Abuja’s Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education (CDL&CE) and Edutech Global have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to quality higher education while accelerating digital innovation across Nigeria’s education sector. The partnership, unveiled during a joint press conference at the Vibrarium Valley, Edutech’s head …
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. Newsextra24 reports that Olanrewaju-Smart replaced Ibrahim Olanrewaju who had resigned from the position to contest …
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Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, made headlines with African music following his performance at the 2026 TribeVille Festival Deluxe held on July 24, at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The annual festival, which celebrates black music, culture and artistic expression, featured an international lineup …
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The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two wooden boats conveying 15,500 litrs of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and siphoned Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) within the Okrika waterways of Rivers. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, revealed this in an operational report made available to the News …
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Bandits have kidnapped Kebbi State High Court judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza. Justice Bunza was whisked away on Sunday at his home along Zogirma Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi. According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred after the judge returned from a trip to Sokoto. “He had just returned …
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Babcock University in Ogun on Sunday honoured Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State with its Leadership and Service Award in recognition of his outstanding performance in governance and public service. The university honoured the governor at its 2026 convocation ceremonies. Sanwo-Olu delivered the university’s 2026 Convocation Lecture before more than …
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MultiChoice Nigeria says the production of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) creates over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs annually, with preparations for Season 11 lasting eight months. The company disclosed this in a statement ahead of Sunday’s premiere of the new season, noting the extensive planning, construction and technical work behind …
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Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) is to Chair the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun Governorship National Campaign Council and its sub committees. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to Morka, …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has recovered 401 military grade ammunition concealed in palm oil kegs and others in Kaduna State. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the Agency, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that a suspect …
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Big Brother Naija Season 11 officially premiered on Sunday, with organizers unveiling the first set of housemates who will compete for the record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize. The live launch show, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, saw each contestant introduced to viewers before taking part in a brief interview and making …
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