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Kano: Ganduje’s son receives 500 NNPP defectors, empowers over 3,000 youths

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

The Executive Director, Technical Services, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, has received no fewer than 500 members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC). This development is coming as Umar, who is the son of former governor of the state Abdullahi...

Bayelsa APC youth mobilises support for Tinubu, defends ex-Gov Sylva

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

A group, Tinubu/Sylva APC Bayelsa Vanguard has staged a solidarity walk on Monday, in various parts of Yenegoa, Bayelsa state capital, in support of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Governo, Chief Timiprye Sylva. The leader and convener of the group, Comrade John Ayebabomote Birakumo, during the rally, said...

Netizens lash out at VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof for aircraft fight

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

Internet users have expressed displeasure over the reported physical fight onboard a commercial flight between social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka as Mr Jollof. A viral video on Monday captured the duo trading blows inside a United Nigeria Airlines flight reportedly...

Expo to unveil digital tool to monitor African tourism, creative economy outcomes

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

Malam Denja Abdullahi, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE) says the expo will unveil “Cultourmetre,” a digital tool to monitor the progress African countries are making in tourism and the creative economy. Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr...

Tom Cruise Honored with Special Academy Award

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

US actor Tom Cruise has finally received an honorary Oscar, marking a milestone in his illustrious career. The 63-year-old actor, known for his iconic roles in “Mission: Impossible” and “Top Gun,” was honoured at the 16th Governors Awards, held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. In his...

FG Activates Portal for Student Venture Capital Fund Applications

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

Mr Alausa urged all eligible Nigerian students enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions to apply for this unprecedented opportunity. The federal government has officially opened the application portal for the Students’ Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at transforming student-driven ideas into commercially viable, high-impact ventures. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa said...

Foreign Enrollment in U.S. Universities Falls 17% as Visa Policies Tighten

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

The report noted that 57 per cent of the approximately 825 schools that participated in the study reported decreases in new enrollment from international students. The number of international students enrolling in American higher education institutions has, for the first time, declined by 17 per cent this year amid persistent...

Bandits Storm Kebbi School, Seize 25 Female Students in Mass Abduction

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

The police command in Kebbi has confirmed the abduction of 25 female students of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu LGA. The police command in Kebbi has confirmed the abduction of 25 female students of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu LGA. The command’s spokesperson, CSP...

Ranking Row: Olamide Breaks Silence on Wizkid Criticism

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

Rapper Olamide has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comment ranking Wizkid as the top Afrobeats act after Fela Kuti. The Nation reports that the uproar began after Olamide made the remark during a press briefing in Toronto, Canada. The rapper acknowledged differing opinions, saying the industry is wide enough for...

Muslim and Christian Youth Challenge ‘Genocide’ Claim, Stress Boko Haram Kills All

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

A combined Christian and Muslim youth group, ‘Gwoza Youth Forum’, on Sunday described reports of a Christian genocide in the area as false and misleading. A combined Christian and Muslim youth group, ‘Gwoza Youth Forum’, on Sunday says Boko Haram targets all religious adherents. Bulama Haruna, the forum’s national chairman,...