Author: Faith Babatunde

The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior officials and the Students’ Union Government President over allegations of collecting unauthorised payments from students. According to the university, the officials allegedly collected N1,000 from each 100-level student for practical sessions without obtaining approval from the institution’s management. A preliminary investigation reportedly found that the funds were collected outside approved university channels, while the SUG president was also alleged to have been involved in handling part of the money. The university said the suspensions are temporary measures aimed at ensuring a transparent investigation and reaffirmed its commitment to…

A 43-year-old commercial bus driver, Joseph Okpe, has reportedly died after being allegedly assaulted by officers of the Nigerian Air Force following a traffic-related dispute along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. According to court documents, the officers accused Okpe of damaging their vehicle and demanded compensation. When he was unable to provide the money, they allegedly attacked him, inflicting severe injuries. Witnesses and fellow drivers reportedly intervened before the officers left the scene. Okpe was later taken to several medical facilities before being pronounced dead at a clinic in Mushin. The incident has sparked calls for a thorough investigation and…

The Peoples Redemption Party has condemned the death of former Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), who reportedly died while being held by bandits after his abduction in Katsina State. The opposition party described the incident as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s worsening security challenges and accused the Federal Government of failing to adequately protect citizens. While acknowledging the rescue of Abubakar’s wife by security forces, the PRP said more decisive action is needed to tackle kidnappings and banditry. The party also renewed calls for stronger leadership and urged authorities to secure the release of other…

Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has described Senegal’s World Cup clash with France as a contest in which “Africa will have beaten Africa” regardless of the outcome. Speaking ahead of the Group E encounter, Sonko pointed to the large number of players of African origin in the French squad, saying the match highlights Africa’s contribution to global talent. He argued that Africa’s resources, youthful population and strategic location give the continent significant global importance. Sonko added that these realities should influence conversations about migration, development and relations between African nations and Western countries. His comments came during a…

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was hacked, insisting the platform remains secure and fully operational. According to the ministry, a warning message seen by some users was caused by an SSL certificate configuration issue rather than a cyberattack. Officials stressed that there was no unauthorised access, data breach, loss of information or compromise of sensitive records. The ministry said its technical team quickly resolved the issue and restored normal operations. It also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting education data through regular security assessments and system monitoring.

Cooking gas marketers are preparing to import large volumes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to address supply shortages and rising prices across Nigeria. Industry sources said prices have increased sharply from around N1,000 per kilogramme earlier in the year to as much as N2,400 in some locations. Operators attribute the situation to supply constraints, including reduced volumes from local producers and growing domestic demand. Government officials say marketers have committed to importing additional LPG to stabilise the market, while regulators continue working with stakeholders to improve availability. The move is expected to ease pressure on consumers who have struggled with…

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their opening Group E match of the World Cup on Sunday. The encounter appeared destined to end goalless, with both sides struggling to find a breakthrough despite creating several chances. Ecuador came closest in the first half, hitting the crossbar twice through John Yeboah and Alan Minda, while Elye Wahi also rattled the woodwork for Ivory Coast after the break. With the match heading towards a draw, Wilfried Singo surged forward from defence and delivered a low cross that Diallo converted first time…

Colleagues of Lagos teacher Peter Shodipe have appealed for a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding his arrest after a school drama presentation allegedly caused panic among students. The drama, organised as part of a National Awareness Day programme on insecurity, was reportedly mistaken for a real bandit attack, prompting frightened students to flee and security agencies to intervene. Teachers insist the exercise was an approved educational activity intended to raise awareness about insecurity. They have called on authorities to ensure a fair investigation and avoid criminalising what they describe as an unfortunate misunderstanding.

Twenty-five final-year students of the University of Abuja’s Faculty of Agriculture have received research grants worth N3.211m under the Nigeria Food Security Scholars Programme. The grants will support research on food security, climate resilience, post-harvest losses, agricultural supply chains and sustainable farming practices. Organisers said the initiative is designed to encourage practical, solution-driven research capable of addressing food insecurity challenges and boosting agricultural productivity in Nigeria.

Eleven listed Nigerian banks generated N224.69bn from electronic banking services and ATM/card-related charges in the first quarter of 2026. The figure represents a 12.56 per cent increase from N199.61bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting growing adoption of digital banking services across the country. Access Holdings recorded the highest earnings, followed by UBA and Ecobank. Analysts say the growth highlights the increasing reliance of customers on electronic transactions and digital payment platforms.