The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The expulsion was announced in a statement on Friday by the Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu, following the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC). According to Modebelu, the Acting Vice-Chancellor reviewed the committee’s report, which found the student’s actions to be a gross violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR). “The Acting Vice-Chancellor has received the report from the Student Disciplinary Committee on your assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre…
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The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against the Assembly and its new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, challenging the legality of his removal from office. Obasa filed the suit before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, arguing that his impeachment on January 13, 2025, was unlawful as it occurred while the Assembly was on recess. The application, dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his lawyer, Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), claims that 36 lawmakers ousted him while he was out of the country. In his suit, which is yet to be assigned…
The House of Representatives, on February 6, stirred the hornet’s nest on the contentious issue of state creation with the announcement that it had received proposals for the creation of 31 new states. By ‘Wale Sadeeq This development once again brings to the fore the long-standing discussions on the challenges of creating states in Nigeria, a process that has been a subject of legislative deliberations since the country gained independence in 1960. Presiding over the plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu disclosed that the House Committee on Constitution Review had received proposals for the creation of additional states, which, if approved,…
In a world plagued by shifting values and diluted ethics, the sanctity of relationships and the depth of human emotions are being undermined by a culture of deceit and betrayal. The rise of superficiality, manipulation, and dishonesty has left many with pure hearts and good intentions vulnerable to the whims of those who prioritize self-gratification over genuine affection. By Prof. Chiwuike Uba Reflecting on the tumultuous landscape of modern relationships, it becomes evident that the fabric of love and trust is unraveling at an alarming rate. The sacred bond between individuals is being commodified, reduced to a mere pastime or conquest. It…
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In a bid to enhance disaster coordination and mitigation efforts in Sokoto State, the Sokoto Disaster Management Platform (DMP) convened a strategic one-day meeting at the Goshen Civic Centre, Tamaje Area, Sokoto. By Abubakar Abdullahi The event, organized by the Amalgamated Sokoto State Disaster Management Platform under the leadership of its Chairman, Aminu Galadima, brought together critical stakeholders, including representatives from Sokoto SEMA, NEMA, the Ministry of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, WHO, UNICEF, and other key partners. The meeting aimed to strengthen information and knowledge sharing among disaster managers and stakeholders, with…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians, particularly the Muslim community, that no intending pilgrim will miss the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage and that the exercise will be hitch-free. Accordingly, he has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to take all necessary measures to ensure a smooth and unhindered pilgrimage for all intending pilgrims. This directive followed a meeting between the Vice President and the management and board of NAHCON at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. VP Shettima convened the meeting in response to reports that a contractual dispute with a Saudi service provider, Mashariq Al-Dhahabiah, could potentially lead…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two drug kingpins attempting to smuggle heroin into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Rivers State. One of the suspects, 30-year-old Onyekwonike Elochuckwu Sylvanus, was caught at Port Harcourt airport on February 2, 2025, while arriving from Doha via Abuja on a Qatar Airways flight. Sylvanus, who holds dual identities—a Nigerian passport under his real name and a Sierra Leonean passport under the alias Kargbo Mohamed Foday—was found to have ingested illicit drugs after a body scan. Under NDLEA observation, he…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has appointed Umar Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based on his vast experience and expertise, which are expected to play a crucial role in advancing the administration’s development agenda. Umar Farouk Ibrahim brings more than 30 years of public service experience to his new role. His career in the Kano State Civil Service (1987–2023) has been marked…
On Monday, at the Sokoto State Government House, Governor Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto officially launched the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE). As part of the launch, the governor ceremonially disbursed school improvement grants to 240 secondary schools across the state. This marks a significant step toward improving educational access and infrastructure, especially for adolescent girls. The breakdown of disbursement A total of 240 secondary schools received funding based on their student population: 98 schools with 002 to 200 students received ₦23,000,000 each. 142 schools with 201 to 500 students received ₦46,000,000 each. By the end of the…