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Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has  teamed up with Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, daughter of the late Gen. Murtala Muhammed, to commemorate her 60th birthday at the Treasure of Love Missionaries Orphanage in Alapere, Lagos. Obasanjo, the once second-in-command to Gen. Murtala Muhammed and later his successor following the tragic coup in 1976, joined Muhammed-Oyebode in a celebration that extended beyond personal joy to a broader commitment to social responsibility. The visit, occurring just hours before the dawn of the new year, served as a profound moment for sober reflection, as highlighted by Kehinde Akinyemi, the former President’s Special Assistant on…

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called for continuous support of the Federal Government through grains intervention in 2024. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. The Chairman of PAN, Lagos chapter, Mr Mojeed Iyiola, said the sector would only prosper with continuous interventions of the government at all levels. “This year we want the government at all levels to engage in more interventions in feed production for local farmers. “We have problems in input procurement, most especially about maize and soya. “We would like to appreciate the…

In a startling revelation, undercover journalist Umar Audu, associated with Daily Nigerian, has exposed the astonishing ease with which he acquired a fraudulent degree certificate from a Cotonou-based university in Benin Republic. Audu’s exposé, documented in an investigative report titled ‘How Daily Nigerian Reporter Bagged Cotonou Varsity Degree in 6 Weeks,’ sheds light on a burgeoning certificate racketeering syndicate operating in Benin Republic and Togo. The clandestine operation, specializing in selling university degrees to willing buyers in Nigeria, delivered Audu’s certificate with remarkable efficiency, akin to ordering a pizza.  In just six weeks, the journalist received his degree certificate after…

In a powerful demonstration, hundreds of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, have taken to the streets of Abuja on Wednesday to  protest the assassination of Iranian military officer Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi military leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis by the United States. This protest, marking the anniversary of the January 3, 2020, killings ordered by former US President Donald Trump, witnessed both men and women marching through major streets in the nation’s capital, causing significant traffic disruptions. In a potent display of anger, the Shi’ites burned the flags of the United States and Israel,…

In response to widespread speculations, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and fuel marketers have refuted claims of an imminent petrol price increase to N1,200 per litre in Nigeria. Reports earlier this week suggested a clash between fuel marketers, represented by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), and NNPC concerning fuel subsidy.  In a statement, NNPC’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, clarified that the alleged clash did not occur and emphasized that the fuel subsidy has been completely removed. Soneye stated, “NNPC Ltd emphasizes that it has not clashed with any party. The publication sought confirmation on the alleged…

Nurses at the Federal Medical Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have  expressed  distress over unbearable workloads and protest against promotion exclusion. Nurses at the Federal Medical Centre in Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday,  sounded  the alarm on harsh working conditions, claiming that of some colleagues  collapsing on duty due to overwhelming workloads.  The protest, organized by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, highlights acute manpower shortages and claims of exclusion from the recent 2023 promotions within the institution. During the demonstration on the hospital’s premises, nurses called for the management to address issues such as promotion arrears,…

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta  has been recognized as the best University of Agriculture in Africa and clinched the 7th position globally in the prestigious 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR).  The announcement positions FUNAAB at the forefront of agricultural education and research on the continent. The 2024 WUR, employing the new 3.0 methodology, meticulously assessed 2,671 entries from 1,906 universities across 108 countries and regions.  This comprehensive evaluation involved 18 carefully calibrated performance indicators, scrutinizing institutions in key areas such as Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. What…

The National Union of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the Federal Government to review the suspension imposed on the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates obtained from neighboring Benin Republic and Togo.  This suspension, enacted on Tuesday, was in response to revelations about the rapid acquisition of a degree from a Benin Republic university within two months. NANS, represented by its Senate President, Akinteye Afeez, acknowledged the government’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of academic qualifications.  However, the student body emphasized the necessity of considering the impact on legitimate students who have diligently pursued their education in these francophone…

A  prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala, has predicted that without a united front among opposition parties, President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are  poised to serve two consecutive terms, spanning eight years.  Bwala warned that such a coalition is crucial to unseating Tinubu and the ruling APC. He however disclosed that opposition parties are gearing up to forge a robust coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.  Bwala said this while appearing on Channels Television.  He expressed confidence in the strength of the forthcoming coalition, predicting it would absorb elements causing…

Former Governor of Ogun State, Segun Osoba, revealed in an exclusive interview on Arise Television that President Bola Tinubu inherited an empty treasury from President Muhammadu Buhari, necessitating borrowing to fill the financial void. Osoba emphasised the severity of the economic challenges faced by Nigeria in 2023, asserting that the country was on the brink of collapse when Tinubu assumed office on May 29.  Despite the grim circumstances, Osoba commended Tinubu’s relentless efforts to alleviate widespread hardship and assured Nigerians of a potential improvement in the standard of living in 2024. As a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…