For the third consecutive year, no Nigerian University has secured a spot in the top 1,000 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings. The 2026 edition, released on June 19, 2025, saw only three Nigerian Institutions ranked: University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In the ranking, University of Ibadan (UI)…
Caleb University Imota, Lagos, in a resounding testament to her unwavering commitment to academic distinction and institutional advancement, has appointed the erudite and globally acclaimed scholar, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, as the new Vice-Chancellor. He succeeds Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie, who had completed his two terms in office. A professor of Business Administration of international repute, distinguished…
The Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, has taken swift action to address the recent land grabbing crisis in Eredo Community. The crisis, which led to scuffles and threatened to cause mayhem in the Area, prompted Ogunsola to set up a Committee of enquiry to investigate the root cause…
The Management of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State has faced backlash over its enforcement of a “no bra, no exam” policy. A viral video showed school officials inspecting female students to determine if they wore bras before allowing them to enter the examination hall. Some students expressed frustration and embarrassment over the manner…
The Ghana Drunkards Association has given the Government a three-week ultimatum to reduce alcohol prices, warning of a massive Nationwide protest involving 16.65 million members if their demands aren’t met. The Association cites the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, which has strengthened against major International Currencies, as justification for immediate price reductions. Key Demands:…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly close to joining Manchester United in a deal that could make him the club’s most expensive signing in history. According to sources, Osimhen has agreed to personal terms with the Red Devils, including a weekly wage of £660,000 before tax. The transfer is said to be the result of…
The President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Adebayo Adefesobi Oluomo, has extended warm congratulations to the Secretary of the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Joseph Talabi, on his Birthday. In a statement, Comrade Oluomo praised Mr. Talabi’s dedication and expertise, describing him as an invaluable asset to the State. He…
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State to prioritize a trip to Benue State, where he aims to address the ongoing violence and killings that have claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu’s visit…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to prosecute anyone who attacks Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), declaring that the Government will no longer tolerate assaults on its law enforcement personnel. Speaking through his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, during a conference held to mark LASTMA’s 25th Anniversary in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said…
Developments of our Area is a collective responsibility as the Local Government can not do it alone , this was contained in the opening remarks of Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, Executive Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government during the commissioning of a befitting Renovated Moloko Asipa Health Center, Construction of New Public Toilets and Police…
