The management of the University of Lagos (UniLag) has denied recent claims suggesting that the institution had imposed further unauthorised charges on top of its earlier fee increment. The university had last month adjusted its tuition fees, with the vice- chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, explaining that while the tuition itself had remained unchanged for two decades, the escalating costs of …

Nigeria’s worsening debt crisis has become something of deep concern to everyone. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are particularly worried about the country’s debt issue. Nigeria’s debt is deceptively low when measured from gross domestic product (GDP) ratio. While the United States of America (USA), the world’s largest economy, is bogged down with a debt burden …

Mauricio Pochettino gave a defiant response after seeing his Chelsea sided booed for a disappointing showing against Bournemouth. Chelsea continued their lacklustre start to the season with a goalless draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. The Blues have just five points from five games and sit 14th in the table but their cause has not been helped by a multiple players …

The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) says the operation at its plant on Bonny Island is ongoing, despite a Force Majeure that is still in effect. It said that the Force Majeure, caused by the unavailability of major liquids evacuation pipelines, was due to acts of sabotage and vandalism and had not halted the overall operations of the company. Its General …

Gaza’s Hamas rulers on Monday said they had freed two more women hostages abducted from Israel during the October 7, 2023 attacks. The Palestinian Islamist group’s military wing said the two elderly women, identified as Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper, had been freed for “compelling humanitarian” reasons following mediation by Qatar and Egypt. Their husbands were still in captivity, among …

The management of Lobi stars FC of Makurdi said it has dedicated its  victory over Abia Warriors FC in the NPFL match day 4 to victims of the recent bank robbery attack at Oturkpo town in Benue state which claimed many lives. The encounter which was earlier scheduled for Saturday, was postponed to Sunday as a result of the mourning …

In their quest to attain higher heights, Honey Badgers have appointed and unveiled an experienced Technical Adviser (TA). He is Coach Liadi Bashiri, a known tactician in Nigeria’s women’s football circle, had handled Confluence Queens of Lokoja and Osun Babes. At his unveiling in Makurdi, Benue State capital at the weekend, Chairman of Honey Badgers, Mr. Abdul Sule, said the …

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a mass exodus of its people. For instance, in the first quarter of 2023, the number of Nigerians moving to Canada surged to the highest figures in nine years. A 2021 Africa Polling Institute survey reveals that seven out of every 10 Nigerians will choose to leave the country if given the opportunity. Indeed, …

The Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni, has condoled with the Nigerian Customs Service and the family of the officer killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Geidam, Saturday. Governor Buni described the attack on the Customs facility and the sad loss of the officer as sad and unfortunate. “It is sad that we are visited by this unfortunate incident …

An emergency meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and National Executive Commiiee of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) held in Abuja, on Friday, 18th August 2023. The meeting was chaired by the National Leader, Chief Dr. E. K. Clark, OFR, CON, and in attendance were the National Chairman, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, FNSE, Members of the Board of Trustees, …