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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,...

Carnival Calabar, Cross River’s cultural identity, says Otu

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

The Carnival Calabar has become part of Cross River’s cultural identity and will endure for generations to come, Gov. Bassey Otu has said. Otu, represented by the Deputy governor, Dr Peter Odey, made this known on Sunday while unveiling the 2025 Carnival Calabar Mascot and the newly created Diaspora Band at...

Kaduna, Kano, Katsina residents seek measures to sustain decline in food prices

NewsDeskNgNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

Nigerians are breathing a sigh of relief as food prices decline, but concerns linger. Many are calling on the government to sustain this trend, citing the need for affordable food staples. The citizens are therefore urging the authorities to address insecurity, improve infrastructure, and provide support to farmers to ensure...

Whistleblowers: Arbitrator in GHL–First Bank Dispute Accused of Holding FBN Shares

NewsDeskNgNov 16, 2025November 16, 20250

* Experts: Undisclosed Interest May Invalidate Arbitration Award Fresh controversy has trailed First Bank of Nigeria’s (FBN) bid to take over the assets of General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), following revelations that the Sole Arbitrator who dismissed GHL’s $718 million claim is allegedly a significant shareholder in the bank’s parent company....

Three Months After Arraigning Yelwata, Plateau Massacre Suspects, DSS Nabs Major Arms Supplier

NewsDeskNgNov 16, 2025November 16, 20250

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested one Musa Abubakar, suspected to be the major supplier of arms and ammunition to persons and groups terrorizing several Northern states. The arrest came barely three months after the secret police began prosecuting nine persons linked to the recent massacres...