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A growing debate has emerged within Nigeria’s higher education sector as academic workers push back against proposals to scrap so-called “irrelevant” courses from university curricula. The resistance is being led by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which argues that the classification of certain disciplines as irrelevant is both subjective and potentially harmful to…

A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has tragically lost his life in Abuja after being caught in a crossfire during a gun battle between security operatives and suspected armed robbers. The incident, which occurred in the Dei-Dei axis of the Federal Capital Territory, has been identified as involving troops of the…

Ile-Ife, Nigeria — The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has denied allegations that it prevented a planned visit by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to its campus. In an official statement, the university clarified that it did not at any time place restrictions on Obi’s visit, countering claims circulating on social media that the…

A prominent candidate seeking to represent the good people of Ona Ara Constituency under the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Honourable Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi politically referred to as “Elege” ,as secured the endorsement of residents of Alawaye and Palupo Community Estate following his financial intervention in ongoing school fundraising initiatives within the area. The declaration of…

Washington, D.C., United States — April 25, 2026 A dramatic security incident disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunfire erupted near the venue, forcing the emergency evacuation of U.S. President Donald Trump and other top officials. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton at approximately 8:40 p.m. (EDT), where thousands of journalists, political…

A major opposition summit in Ibadan has ended with a decisive shift toward unity, as political leaders moved to close ranks and build a formidable coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The gathering, which drew influential figures from across opposition parties and civil society, focused on overcoming long-standing divisions that have weakened electoral competitiveness.…

Candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across centres in Lagos have expressed mixed reactions, with many lamenting technical issues, delays, and poor coordination that marred the exercise. The incidents were recorded on Friday, April 25, 2026, during the morning and afternoon sessions of the examination, with problems beginning as early…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the cost of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card issuance to ₦1,500, raising concerns among bank customers over rising financial service charges. The new fee represents a 50 per cent increase from the previous ₦1,000 and applies to all standard debit cards issued by commercial banks across the…

The academic community at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a final-year medical student, Oreoluwa Emmanuel Adewole, during a clinical examination. The tragic incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the examination session, on Thursday morning, while the student was participating in a clinical viva at…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced April 28 to April 30, 2026, as the dates for the next phase of its ongoing police recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates set to sit for a nationwide Computer-Based Test (CBT). The commission disclosed that the aptitude test will be conducted across designated centres nationwide, marking a critical…