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The American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, and the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, have emerged among the Nigerian universities featured in the prestigious 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, reaffirming the growing contribution of private universities to the advancement of higher education in the country. A total of 24 Nigerian universities have secured a …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Ardo Risku, insisting that all those involved in the attack must be brought to justice. The sultan, president of the board of directors of …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over the slow decline in petrol prices across Nigeria despite a sharp decline in international crude oil prices, and warned that consumers may not receive the full benefit of the market downturn. According to the commission, findings from ongoing monitoring show that refiners, depot owners, petroleum marketers and petrol …

A helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, has killed 14 people.

The Northern Progressive Elders Movement (NEPM) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in tackling insecurity, developing infrastructure and promoting political cohesion in the country. The movement’s Secretary General, Mallam Yusuf Abubakar, in a press statement issued to journalists in Sokoto on Sunday said the country should appreciate a political leader like President Tinubu, who has the ability …

By Ayo Kehinde The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, “to urgently report allegations that $6.3 billion in campaign project funds may have been diverted, misapplied or remain unaccounted for to relevant anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.” The call follows damning findings in the …

Siapa yang Sebenarnya Diuntungkan dari Kekacauan yang Tak Berujung di Nigeria? Krisis, kebingungan, atau konflik yang berkepanjangan selalu mempunyai pihak yang diuntungkan.Mereka mungkin merupakan perantara kekuasaan lokal, kepentingan asing, atau keduanya. Namun satu hal yang pasti: kekerasan yang berkepanjangan adalah kekerasan yang menguntungkan. Di Nigeria, penerima manfaat tersebut membentuk empat bagian ekosistem: Inkubator, Pemberdaya, Sponsor, dan Aktor. Untuk menyelesaikan suatu …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas “to immediately submit allegations that constituency project funds amounting to ₦6.3 billion may have been diverted, misused or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.” SERAP urges Akpabio and Abbas “to ensure that anyone …

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for concrete measures to promote the modernization of agriculture and rural areas. Xi, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip on Wednesday to Dezhou city in east China’s Shandong province. Xi said that efforts need to …

Ms Rugwabiza praised the people and Government of Central Africa for their “extraordinary cooperation” with the UN mission in the country, MINUSCAwhich he was aiming for. He highlighted progress in the implementation of the political and peace process, the effective expansion of state authority and presence throughout the national territory, the protection of civilians and the historic elections held in …