At the inauguration of the N350 million Olufemi Okenla Entrepreneurship Centre at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, the Minister of Education, Dr. Moruf Alausa, underscored the urgency for Nigerian tertiary institutions to nurture graduates who are both employable and capable of creating jobs. Represented by Mr. Tolani Sule, Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Alausa highlighted that Nigeria’s youthful population remains underutilized due to persistent unemployment. He insisted that the country’s education system must integrate entrepreneurship training to foster job creation and economic advancement. He commended Olufemi Okenla, a distinguished OOU alumnus, for his philanthropic gesture, which aligns…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
President Donald Trump has reinstated a sweeping travel ban targeting citizens from 12 countries, effective June 9, 2025, according to a proclamation signed on June 4. The countries under full travel prohibition are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, nationals from seven other countries—Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela—face partial travel restrictions. The White House cited the need to protect the United States from “foreign terrorists” and other security threats, noting these countries’ poor cooperation on visa-related security measures and inadequate systems for verifying travelers’ identities. Trump emphasized,…
As Nigerians prepare to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its security measures by deploying more than 28,000 operatives across the country. This large-scale deployment is intended to maintain peace and protect citizens throughout the holiday period. The directive was issued by the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, who mobilized operatives from various specialized units, including the Intelligence Directorate, Special Female Squad, Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, Mining Marshals, Quick Response Tactical Team, Counter Terrorism Unit, Operations Department, and Special Weapon and Tactics team. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by NSCDC…
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has grounded approximately 60 private jets across major Nigerian airports to recover unpaid import duties. The grounding includes sealing of private jet hangars at Lagos and Abuja airports. Owners, including bank executives and multinational oil companies, have started lobbying the Presidency for the release of their aircraft. Among the grounded luxury jets are Bombardier BD-700 Global 6000, 6500, and 7500 models. Aviation officials and NCS representatives confirmed the action, citing unpaid import duties amounting to billions of naira. The NCS had previously asked jet owners to participate in a verification exercise…
In a significant development on June 4, 2025, Pastor Tunde Bakare, the leader of Citadel Global Community Church, paid a private visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos. The meeting was officially confirmed by the President’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, who posted a photo of the two men together on social media platform X. After the closed-door session, Pastor Bakare addressed the press, outlining the key themes of his discussion with the President. He revealed that their conversation revolved around national development and the future trajectory of Nigeria. “It’s not about just reservations. It’s about how the country will go…
At the Sixth Annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium in Abuja, former President Olusegun Obasanjo highlighted the significant role disinformation played in deepening divisions and influencing public sentiment during the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970. Speaking at the event organized by the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Obasanjo stressed that the symposium’s theme, “The Role of Disinformation in the Nigerian Civil War,” remains highly pertinent, especially in today’s environment of asymmetric warfare. Obasanjo explained that during the civil war, disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare, and the spread of false narratives were tactics used by weaker forces to undermine stronger ones.…
In a significant escalation of the investigation into the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Wednesday that two more individuals, Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun, have been declared wanted for their alleged roles in the scam. The pair are accused of orchestrating fraudulent activities that caused severe financial damage to a large number of unsuspecting investors. The EFCC’s announcement, circulated on its official social media platforms, follows earlier declarations naming ten other suspects involved in the same fraudulent scheme. The commission is now actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating these…
Popular Nigerian skitmaker and musician Lawal Nasiru, known professionally as Nasboi, survived a car accident while on a determined mission to work with Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The incident occurred when Nasboi’s vehicle collided with a parked trailer during his ambitious road trip across Nigeria. Nasboi revealed the accident on Tuesday, though he did not disclose the exact location. His journey started about a week ago, during which he traveled through all 36 states of Nigeria in an effort to capture Davido’s attention and secure a feature on his upcoming track. Following the crash, Nasboi went…
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully apprehended a suspected car snatcher, identified as Felix Clark, along Abacha Road in the Government Residential Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt. The arrest occurred during a routine patrol when officers intercepted Clark, who was riding a bicycle suspiciously. According to a statement released by Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, the suspect was stopped on Wednesday, May 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Upon searching Clark, police discovered seven master keys in his possession, a significant find that raised suspicions about his involvement in multiple vehicle thefts. Further investigations led…
In a significant development in Lagos State’s Epe Local Government Area, Chairperson Surah Animashaun has suspended the installation of the new Olu of Epe amid a heated dispute between two chiefs claiming the throne. The move also includes the cancellation of Eid-al-Kabir festivities and Jumat prayers within the local council’s jurisdiction. The suspension was communicated through a formal letter addressed to the community’s Grand Chief Imam on Tuesday. Animashaun explained that following the death of the immediate past Olu-Epe, Oba Shefiu Adewale, two influential chiefs—Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and Chief Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji—have both declared themselves as the rightful successor,…