The University of Calabar (UniCal) has reiterated its ban on wild post-examination celebrations and other acts capable of disrupting peace on campus. The Registrar of the institution, Dr Chukwuka Icha, conveyed the management’s directive in a statement on Monday in Calabar. Icha expressed concern that some students, particularly final-year students, …
Read More »Alleged money laundering: EFCC arraigns ex-MD Warri Refinery, Jimoh Yisawu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Jimoh Yisawu, former Managing Director, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, for money laundering. Yisawu, who was arraigned on eight-count charge before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty to all the counts. After …
Read More »Alleged N35m fraud: Court adjourns ex-SDP chairman’s trial
An Abuja High Court on Monday adjourned the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation case against the immediate past National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam until Aug. 17. Newsextra24 reports that Gabam was docked before Chief Magistrate Amauche Onyedium alongside Chukwuma Ogbonna Uchechukwu in suit No. DCC/10/2026 …
Read More »‘How I lost N5m to betting’ – Actress Destiny Etiko
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing a bet during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the experience has discouraged her from gambling again. The actress disclosed this in a post shared on her Instagram handle on Monday, shortly after the conclusion of …
Read More »UNIPORT dissolves Students’ Union, NANS condemns action
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has dissolved all Students’ Union Government (SUG) activities in the institution with immediate effect. The university also directed all elected student leaders to relinquish union property and prepare to appear before an investigative panel to account for their stewardship. The directive …
Read More »UK warns young travellers against accepting ‘free holidays’ from drug gangs
The UK Home Office has warned young travellers not to jeopardise their futures by accepting offers of free holidays or luxury trips from criminal gangs seeking to recruit drug couriers. The warning released on July 17, 2026 on its website, issued by Border Force ahead of the peak summer holiday …
Read More »UNICAL sacks 8 over examination fraud, others
The University of Calabar has dismissed eight teaching and non-teaching staff members over various offences, including examination misconduct, absenteeism and abandonment of duty, while delaying the promotion of one other staff member by two years. The decision was contained in a statement signed by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to …
Read More »Security Management: Gov. Eno Urges Transport Operators to Register on State Database
… harps on proper environmental sanitation Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged operators of tricycles, widely known as keke and minibuses, to register on the Ministry of Transport’s database for proper identification and effective security management. Speaking at the July Edition of Government House Monthly Prayer Service …
Read More »Messi Eyes Ronaldo’s World Cup Record In Argentina’s Final Against Spain
Lionel Messi is one win away from matching a remarkable milestone held exclusively by Brazilian great Ronaldo Nazário when Argentina face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. The Argentina captain will lead the defending champions into the title decider hoping to retain the trophy they lifted …
Read More »Presidency Confirms Arrest of Foreign Nationals Linked to Insecurity
The presidency has confirmed that Nigerian troops have arrested foreign nationals linked to insecurity in parts of the country, but the military had deliberately withheld their identities to protect ongoing diplomatic engagements. Newsextra24 reports that Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, made this known …
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