Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries Of ₦2bn ‘Beyond Education’ Fund

Sterling Bank has announced the first recipients of its N2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The bank said on Thursday that the announcement reflects a major step in its commitment to long-term, inclusive national […]

‘I Will Die Peacefully After Service, Eating Pounded Yam’, Adeboye Restates Prophecy Of Own Death

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has reiterated his long-held vision of passing away peacefully on a Sunday, after attending church service and eating his favourite meal, pounded yam. Speaking on the fourth day of the church’s International Convention, themed: “The Overcomers,” Adeboye said death for […]

Police Arrest 3 Over Alleged ATM Card Fraud, Tricycle Theft In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old Umar Abubakar and Abdulaziz Mohammad, 25, both from Kumbotso local government area of Kano State for alleged ATM card fraud. A statement by the Yobe Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkarim disclosed that the suspects specialised in defrauding unsuspecting victims at ATM galleries […]

‘Forgery, Cyberbullying’, CP Shogunle Explains Why Sowore Is In Detention

The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Special Intervention Squad, CP Abayomi Shogunle, has explained the circumstances surrounding the continued detention of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore. Speaking on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja while addressing protesters demanding Sowore’s release, Shogunle […]

World Bank VP Hails Baze Varsity’s Standards, Pledges Support For More Partnerships

The Vice President for Western and Central Africa at the World Bank, Ousmane Diagana, on Monday, paid a high-profile visit to Baze University, Abuja, where he hailed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation. He also assured the university leadership of potential partnerships in critical development sectors. Diagana, who is on an official visit […]

2027: PDP Threatens To Sanction Party Members For Endorsing Tinubu’s Re-election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned party leaders to desist from engaging in anti-party activities or face sanctions. The party’s leadership said it reached the resolution after it reviewed the anti-party activities of certain members of the party “particularly those endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.” The PDP national publicity secretary, […]

Yakubu Gowon Varsity VC Warns Prospective Students, Parents Against Admission Scams

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), Prof. Patricia Manko Lar, has issued a strong warning to prospective students and their parents to beware of fraudsters promising admission in exchange for money. Prof. Lar, who was represented by the Director of the Academic Planning Unit, Prof. Wesley Daniel, gave the […]

‘You’re A Visionary Leader’, Delta Central Senator Dafinone Hails APC Chair Yilwatda At 57

Senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, has showered praise on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on his 57th birthday anniversary, describing him as “an ebullient and visionary leader” whose life reflects “dedication, resilience, and selfless service to our great party and the Nigerian nation.” In a statement […]