Lagos Private Varsity Appoints Prof. Austin Nosike As Vice Chancellor

James Hope University, Lekki, Lagos, has appointed renowned economist and management scholar, Prof. Austin Nosike, as its new Vice-Chancellor. The appointment, announced by the university’s Board of Trustees on Friday, followed the recommendation of the Joint Governing Council, Senate, and Search Team of the institution. In a statement, the Board described the development as a […]

Music Enthusiasts Hail JaySynths For Latest Collaborations With Teni, Kcee, Wyclef Jean, Idris Elba

Nigerian music producer, Chisom Obinna Onyeke, popularly known as JaySynths, has continued to attract widespread accolades from music enthusiasts for his growing list of chart-topping hits and international collaborations. JaySynths, who first made his mark as a keyboardist and bassist before rising to become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated producers, has again set the industry […]

Tinubu Commissions Tantita-sponsored Projects In Kaduna’s Sultan Bello Mosque

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, commissioned a set of modern facilities at the historic Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, sponsored by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL). The projects include a state-of-the-art ablution centre, 50 restrooms with VIP sections, and a 300,000-litre overhead water tank to serve both worshippers and the surrounding Ungwan Sarki community of […]

Group Denounces ‘Unfounded Claims’ Fueling Discord On Insecurity

  The Northern Awareness Network (NAN) has expressed disapproval of recent statements made by former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, characterising them as reflecting a disturbing trend of political desperation. In his latest public commentary, El-Rufai alleged that the Federal Government was financially enabling insecurity, a claim the NAN described as baseless and a […]

President Tinubu Felicitates Music Icon 2Baba At 50

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated music icon, Mr Innocent Ujah Idibia, fondly called 2Face or 2Baba, on his 50th birthday anniversary. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday evening, the President acknowledged the contributions of the music star to Nigeria’s entertainment industry and commends his resilience, creativity, and indomitable Nigerian spirit. “For […]

PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Niger

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Lapai local government area of Niger State, comprising 18 males and one female. They were arrested on Friday, September 19, 2025, following credible information that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. A terse statement posted […]

Kwankwaso Gives Conditions For Possible Return To APC

The national leader of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has outlined specific conditions under which he would consider rejoining the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasising that any political alliance must respect the interests of his Kwankwasiyya Movement. During a recent stakeholder meeting in Kano, the former Kano State governor made it […]