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Covenant University emerges 1st in W/Africa in Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Research 2025

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

Covenant University has again demonstrated her tradition of excellence as a foremost tertiary institution in the country, by emerging the best West African university and the 3rd best in Africa, in Times Higher Education’s newly unveiled Interdisciplinary Science Research ranking for 2025.In this inaugural rankings, Covenant is ranked 1st in Nigeria, 1st in West Africa,...

FG, Governors to decide on State Police next week

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

The Federal Government and state governors are set to make a final decision on the creation of state police next week, following a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in Abuja on Thursday.Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, disclosed that the NEC has given Adamawa, Kebbi, Kwara states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) one...

Detained Simon Ekpa not a member of IPOB –Spokesman

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has disowned Simon Ekpa who was arrested and detained alongside four others by the Finnish authorities on terrorism charges Thursday, insisting that he has never been associated with the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu-led group.This was contained in a statement Friday byComrade Emma Powerful, Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOBThe statement...

Netanyahu to ICC:You’re biased, we’ll not bow to pressure

Accurate ReportersNovember 22, 2024

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his response to the ICC’s decision against him as described the Court as biased in its decision and that his country and himself will not bow to pressure.In his response he said: “Citizens of Israel, Today is a dark day in the history of nations. The International Criminal...

Senate ‘ll participate fully in burial of Joseph Wayas – Akpabio

Accurate ReportersNovember 21, 2024

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has given an assurance that the Senate will participate fully in the burial of former President of the Senate, Dr Joseph Wayas.Akpabio gave the assurance when a delegation of leaders from Cross River State, led by former Justice Minister, Chief Kanu Agabi, paid him a courtesy visit to formally...

Tragedy in Benue as gunmen kill NBA Secretary

Accurate ReportersNovember 21, 2024

The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the killing of Mike Ofikwu, an Otukpo-based lawyer, by unknown gunmen.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the killing in Makurdi on Thursday.He said the lawyer was shot at about 8 pm on Wednesday outside his home on Otukpa Street,...

Governor Okpebholo’s historic first week in office and the pains of Edo PDP

Accurate ReportersNovember 21, 2024

Since the newly elected governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo assumed office, there’s been a new lease of life for the people of the state. This is evident in the people-centric decisions that Governor Okpebholo has taken so far. Without an iota of doubt, Governor Okpebholo’s first week in office is a game-changer in...

We’ll continue to prioritise social investment programmes, Tinubu tells IMF MD

Accurate ReportersNovember 21, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue prioritising the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable in society even as the economic reforms bear fruit.Tinubu stated this on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, paid him a courtesy call...

Zenith Tech Fair 4.0 ends with hackathon winners receiving N77.5m in cash prizes

Accurate ReportersNovember 21, 2024

A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI “, which held on Thursday, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko...

Economic Affairs gets lion share as Sanwo-Olu presents 2025 Budget estimates of N3.005 trn to Lagos Assembly

Accurate ReportersNovember 21, 2024

.House’ll be resolute on budget scrutiny, says Obasa Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N3.005 trillion to the State House of Assembly.It is the highest budget estimate so far presented by any of the 36 states.According to Sanwo-Olu, the budget has a Total Revenue of N2,597,034 Trillion...

Customs and NMDPRA tighten export controls to combat fuel diversion

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority are working together to tackle the problem of fuel that is meant for local use but is being diverted elsewhere. This collaboration is an important part of Nigeria’s overall plan to enhance energy security while also increasing fuel exports. This was discussed...

Baby, Female Passenger Die In Ikorodu Road Crash

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a fatal road traffic collision on Ikorodu Road has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and a female passenger. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki noted that the collision occurred opposite Olabode House, between...

At Least 11 Killed In Shooting At Jewish Festival At Sydney’s Bondi Beach

No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australian authorities say, adding that one of the two suspected gunmen was also killed in the “terrorist incident”. A total of 29 people were injured and taken to hospital, including two police officers, after the attackers on...

UBA Strengthens Leadership Team, Announces Major Executive Board Appointments And Retirements Effective January 1, 2026

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line...

Yahaya, Alia, Ribadu, Others Harp On Unity As Hayab’s Daughter Weds In Kaduna

Prominent Nigerian leaders have harped on the need for national unity through peaceful cohesion as a panacea to sustainable growth and development in the country. The leaders, include the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the Department of State Services Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Gombe State Governor...

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