By Ayomide Otitoju The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced the upgrade of select medical-related programmes in Nigerian universities from Bachelor’s degree to doctoral status. This development was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Public Affairs, Franca Chukwuonwo, who highlighted the rationale behind the decision. According to her, the upgrade…
Unlike the United States, the UK has refrained from calling for an outright ban on TikTok, despite mounting concerns about how the app could potentially be exploited by the Chinese government for data collection or public influence. Peter Kyle, a prominent UK lawmaker, expressed unease over TikTok’s ownership structure and its handling of user data….
In a dramatic development, the Nigeria Police Force has implicated Sterling Bank in allegations of money laundering, fraudulent deductions, and financial mismanagement involving its staff. The allegations were unveiled during a public hearing conducted by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions following a petition by Maiden Systems Ltd against Sterling Bank, the Central…
By Ayomide Otitoju Operatives of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Special Squad have apprehended two additional suspects linked to the kidnapping of Mrs. Folashade Odumosu, wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu. The arrests follow the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to track down the remaining…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare and professionalism of the Nigerian armed forces. Speaking on Thursday at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Defence Complex and the inauguration of an army barracks named after him in Abuja, Tinubu lauded the sacrifices of military personnel and…
US President Donald Trump, in his first major address to global leaders since returning to the White House, warned businesses on Thursday to manufacture in the United States or face tariffs. Speaking remotely to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump underscored his administration’s renewed focus on economic protectionism and trade reform. “Come make…
South Sudan has ordered internet providers to block social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, following violent protests triggered by reports of citizen deaths in neighboring Sudan. The demonstrations erupted last week in the capital, Juba, after reports emerged that 29 South Sudanese were killed in clashes in Sudan. The protests quickly turned violent, with…
Striking resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of prioritizing road projects over the welfare of healthcare workers and the deplorable state of government hospitals in Abuja. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) FCTA, Dr. George Ebong,…
U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening harsher economic measures if Moscow does not agree to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump urged a swift resolution to the conflict, reiterating his promise to bring the war to an end swiftly,…
