Two Nigerians have been arrested by the Kuwait General Department of Criminal Investigation in Ahmadi Governorate for allegedly engaging in robbery. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior disclosed in a statement that the suspects were apprehended within 24 hours of carrying out a robbery at an exchange office in Mahboula, a district in the southern part…
Students pursuing pharmacy, physiotherapy, and optometry degrees in Nigerian universities will now spend six years instead of five to graduate, the National Universities Commission (NUC) announced on Wednesday. The change also elevates the degrees to professional doctorates, with graduates earning titles such as Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), and Doctor of…
Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested a 25-year-old man, Ojo Adewunmi, for allegedly attempting to r3pe a 19-year-old girl. The Ekiti Amotekun Head of Communications, Abiodun Adeleye, disclosed this in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. According to Adeleye, the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday in…
The recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has sparked heated discussions across the nation. While critics argue that the hike adds to the financial burdens on consumers, telecom operators say it’s a necessary lifeline for the sector’s survival. Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, spoke out…
Political parties have taken firm positions on the future of bye-elections In a heated debate that highlights the challenges of Nigeria’s evolving democracy. The controversy follows a lamentation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu about the financial and logistical strain of these elections. On Wednesday, during a consultative meeting with…
