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The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Edo State has banned all forms of celebrations for the release of graduating students. The ban was announced with a circular issued by the UNIBEN chancellor Ademola Bobola on Tuesday 7 October 2025. University management has warned that violators risk serious disciplinary action, including lying, expulsion or withdrawal of certificate. Bobola …

Scorenigeria can exclusively report that plans have reached an advanced stage for the coaches who will take the Super Eagles to the AFCON 2025 in Morocco in December. Scorenigeria first reported that NFF technical director Augustine Eguavoen is now being tipped to succeed Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach in the likely event Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 …

The Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday condemned the recent demolition of plazas and business structures belonging to Igbo traders at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, describing the act as “targeted, insensitive and economically dangerous.” The assembly urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to immediately intervene to stop what it called “systematic economic attacks” on Igbo …

The controversy surrounding the prolonged detention of the original leader of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took a new turn on Tuesday as the National Assembly and the House of the State Council of Abia intensified the call for urgent medical intervention and the possibility of liberation. In the Plenary of the House of Representatives, MPs agreed to take a motion …

The awareness of the public on the rights and rehabilitation of the Vulnerable Initiative (Initiative PAR-RVP) has asked for an increase in post-reassuring support and effective rehabilitation for the prisoners of the Nigerian correction service, pushing the communities to welcome former befenders reformed into society. The defense came during the celebration of the NGO’s Maiden Anniversary, which was held in …

Here are the top 10 news stories across the country. 1. Minister of Science, Uche Nnaji, resigns over certificate forgery story Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from his post.Read more 2. Umahi assured that the court case will not stop the coastal highway project Minister of Public Works, Dave Umahi, has appealed to the Nigerian …

The 27th Nigerian University Games (Nuga) is scheduled to take place at JOS University (Unijos) from 6 to 16 November 2025. With only one month left, preparation was mature because Unijos prepared to welcome 7,457 athletes and accredited officials from universities throughout Nigeria for ten days of rigorous competition, friendship, and celebration of university sports excellence. This Olympics, which is …

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Geapp) praised the Federal Government of Nigeria for the progress made towards achieving the Mission 300 goal, a continental initiative aimed at providing access to electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. The African director and head of the Geapp delegation, Labna Bhayani, delivered the praise on Monday during a courtesy visit …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday withdrew criminal charges filed against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top officials after the parties resolved their differences. FCCPC lawyer Daniel Amadi told the Federal High Court shortly after the matter was referred for arraignment against the defendants. He said the commission submitted a withdrawal notice on August 16. Amadi …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market obtained N110 billion at the closing of Tuesday’s trading. This follows the surge in stock prices, such as Cornerstone Insurance, Consolidated Hallmarks PLC and PLC chams on the stock exchange floor. The All-Share Index (ASI) reference index jumped to 144,995.26 points from 144,822.77 points recorded on the previous day. After five hours of trading …