NIGERIA now has one hundred and forty-seven private universities, following the recent provisional licences given to 37 more between January 1, 2023, and June 27, 2023, by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Trojan News Media reports that the latest data was obtained from the official website of the NUC, the regulatory …
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THE former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has revealed what he regretted most during his tenure as the state’s number one citizen. Newsextra24 reports that Udom made the revelation during a Special Thanksgiving/Welcome Service by the United Evangelical Church, Lagos Township Superintendency, on Sunday, organised to honour him and …
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THE Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the traditional ruler of Otulu Amumara Autonomous Community in the Ezinihitte-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Joe Ochulor, by gunmen. The spokesperson of the command, Henry Okoye, in a statement released on Monday, said gunmen kidnapped the traditional ruler on November …
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SIERRA Leone President Julius Maada Bio has said his government was in complete control after an attempted coup in the Western African country. In a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, President Bio said the attack at a military armoury in Freetown, the nation’s capital, was an attempt to undermine peace and destabilize …
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THE Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirty-three (33) internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts were jailed by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebukola Olajide and M.O. Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan; Justice B.B. Adebowale of …
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THE Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has summoned heads of regulatory agencies over safety concerns in the aviation industry. Keyamo, on Monday, said a comprehensive review of recent incidents will be done in the meeting with the heads of regulatory agencies. The minister in a statement said, “Due …
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THE Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has claimed that the Benin Kingdom founded Lagos State. Trojan News Media reports that the Oba of Benin made the claim on Sunday evening during a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina. During …
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TONY Oneweek, a cousin of popular Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has revealed that the actor is battling kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke. According to Tony, the actor needs the help of Nigerians to fund his medication to stay alive. Tony revealed that Amaechi is undergoing weekly dialysis and physiotherapy to …
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A special prayer session was organized during the weekend for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Naija News understands that over 1,000 Islamic clerics gathered to offer special prayers for the two political bigwigs to bring peace, progress, and political stability to …
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THE Niger State Government has denied a report on an attempt to ban Hijab in schools in the state. It was learned that the Commissioner for Education, Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, had reportedly said she “sees no reason why a female teacher will wear Hijab and be comfortable with her teaching. According …
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