The Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Ebonyi State, Prof. Amari Omaka, has announced that the two newly established universities in the state are expected to commence academic activities early next year. Omaka spoke with newsmen shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the acting vice chancellors of the University of Information Communication Technology, Oferekpe-Agbaja, and the…

Popular Nigerian singer and record producer, Tekno, has denied reports that he collapsed while performing on stage. Reports on Tuesday claimed that Tekno, who is currently on his music tour, collapsed during a live performance in South Africa. In a viral video on the internet, some able-bodied men were seen carrying a singer who collapsed….

Enugu State Government says it will in the coming days move against properties, whether private residences or business premises, used for kidnap purposes. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday, the government said the step was in continuation of the determined effort of the Governor Peter…

President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Daser David as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, on Tuesday. A statement by Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that David is an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership. Beyond David’s appointment,…

Victor Boniface could miss Bayer Leverkusen’s opening Bundesliga game of the season against Borussia Monchengladbach due to suspension. Boniface is being investigated for unsportsmanlike gestures in Die Werkself’s German Super Cup win against VFB Stuttgart last weekend. The Nigeria international would be sanctioned by the German Football Association if found guilty. “Boniface is suspected of…

The Edo State Government on Tuesday confirmed the outbreak of Monkeypox in the state. DAILY POST reports that Dr Ojeifo Stephenson, Director of Public Health disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health. Stephenson said three patients suspected with Monkeypox were reported in the past 72 hours in…

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant Wanni has hinted that she and her twin sister and partner on the show, Handi, will donate the prize money to charity if they emerge winners of this season. During a chat with Shaun on Monday, Wanni revealed that she and her twin sister have a dream of…

Nigerian Highlife artist, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has reflected on his transition from a producer to a singer. He acknowledged rapper Mr Raw for playing an important role in his career, noting that his encounter with the rapper made him learn music production professionally. Speaking in a recent episode of the ‘In My…

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has opened up on former captain, John Terry’s leadership style at Stamford Bridge. Terry is regarded as one of the finest defenders in Premier League and England history and captained the west London sides for a major portion of his club career. Mikel, who played under Terry’s captaincy for…

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Joe Ajaero has turned down the invitation from the Nigeria Police Force. Ajaero explained that he turned down the invitation due to other engagements. He disclosed this through a letter from his lawyers, Falana and Falana Chambers. The Police has summoned Ajaero over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony,…

Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Tuesday by a large majority to ban the Russian-linked Orthodox Church. According to lawmakers, the controversial bill received a broad majority in the parliament, or Rada, in Kiev at the second reading. Out of 322 lawmakers present, 265 voted in favour of the law. In Ukraine’s fragmented religious landscape, around 10,000…

West Ham United have agreed a deal with Paris FC for the signing of midfielder Mohamadou Kante. Sky Sports reports that West Ham agreed to a five-year deal with Kante. The 18-year-old star will undergo his medical with the Hammers in the coming days. The report added that Kante will return to Paris on loan…

A human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has warned that the invitation of the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC Comrade Joe Ajaero by police might overheat the polity. DAILY POST reports that the police on Monday summoned Ajaero over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime. Adeyanju, who gave the warning…

The Sokoto State Government has approved the construction of the Tureta-Gidan Kare road to make bandits’ dens more accessible. This is to end banditry in the Tureta Local Government Area and other adjoining villages in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made the revelation during a visit to Tureta on Monday as part of his state-wide…

Nathaniel Cameron has joined Nigeria Premier Football League side, Enyimba. Cameron joined the People’s Elephant from Sporting Lagos. The goalkeeper left Sporting Lagos after the club’s relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL). Cameron was Christian Nwoke’s deputy at Sporting Lagos last season. The young shot stopper is expected to stake claim for the club’s…

Dr. Monisola Adanijo, a passionate advocate for healthy living and an esteemed figure in the nutrition and wellness community, has dedicated her career to revolutionizing how we perceive and use cooking oils. Her journey into the realm of healthy oils began not just with a desire to market a product, but with a genuine commitment…

Crisis is brewing in Idume Ogwa in Mbaitoli LGA Imo State over failure by the current leadership of the town union headed by Felix Okechukwu Madu to constitute a new leadership. According to the immediate past Traditional Prime Minister of the community, Sir D.D. Iwuoha, the tenure of the current town union president expired August…

Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has commenced the sale of nomination forms for local government council polls across the state. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the publicity secretary of the party, Oryina Orvaa. According to him: “Chairmanship form is N100,000 payable into the party’s account with N50,000 as Expression of…

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini says ‘nobody expected’ the Ademola Lookman situation. Lookman requested to be left out of the squad for La Dea’s opening Serie A clash of the season against Leece after an approach from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. Teun Koopmeiners had earlier withdrawn from the squad in an attempt to force…

Doctors in Anambra State, under the aegis of Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Anambra Branch, have called for the immediate and unconditional release of their member, Dr Steven Ezeh, who was kidnapped by yet-to-be identified persons. NMA had an emergency general meeting on Monday and issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the release of Ezeh threatening to…