FUTA suspends MBBS admission for 2026/2027 session
The Federal University of Technology, Akure has announced that it will not admit students into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The suspension affects all categories of applicants, including Direct Entry candidates. The university disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Registrar, C. O. Adeleye. […]
Education minister unveils modern library at Zamfara varsity
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, has commissioned a modern library at the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, constructed under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund 2025 Annual Intervention. The construction of the library, which began in 2021, was completed under the administration of the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Muazu Abubakar. The facility has a […]
FG launches Safe Nigeria Initiative, targets 11,000 youths nationwide
The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the Safe Nigeria Initiative, a large-scale youth empowerment and humanitarian skills programme aimed at tackling insecurity by addressing its root socio-economic causes. Recall that the initiative, also known as Youth Empowerment for Peace and Resilience, was unveiled at the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security […]
In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover
Harare, Zimbabwe – Ngoni Mutambararo’s uncle, Steward Ganda, 60, spent the last months of his life at home, trying to recover from a severe ailment on his own. Ganda suffered from severe pain in his legs that left him confined to bed and unable to tend the small tuck shop he ran in Kambuzuma, a […]
Russia ready to respond to any US weapons deployment in Greenland: Ryabkov
Moscow is ready to respond if Washington moves to place weapons on Greenland, a senior Russian official has said. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Russia will take military measures should the United States follow through on proposals to deploy its Golden Dome missile defence programme to the Arctic island. Ryabkov made the comments to […]
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded in Suleja prison over cybercrime
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre following her arraignment over alleged cyber-related offences. Okorie was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday by operatives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department. Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, told TheCable Lifestyle that the actress […]
Adeleke encourages nephew Davido after Grammy loss
Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has received words of encouragement from his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The ‘Timeless’ crooner took to his X handle on Monday to express faith despite the setback, writing in pidgin English, “Oluwa Dey my side,” which […]
Trump cuts India tariffs to 18% as Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to slash US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers as well as stopping its purchases of Russian oil and buying oil instead from the US and potentially Venezuela. “Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi […]
Big money, small impact: Govs face fire over N9tn FAAC windfall
Despite receiving an estimated N9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows in 2025, state governors are facing mounting criticism from labour unions, civil society groups and opposition parties over what many describe as a widening gap between soaring revenues and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare. FAAC allocations to states surged by over N2tn in one […]
Cristiano Ronaldo dispute with PIF behind Al Nassr absence
Cristiano Ronaldo was not in the squad for Al Nassr’s 1-0 Saudi Pro League win over Al Riyadh on Monday. Ronaldo sat out the game in protest because he was unhappy with PIF’s (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) lack of transfer activity at the club compared to other clubs owned by the fund, sources told […]