The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years imprisonment for educators convicted of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions.The move comes amid recurring reports of lecturers coercing students for grades, admission advantages and other academic favours—a problem widely documented in Nigerian universities over the years, including
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Ted Cruz, United States Senator has vowed to publicly identify Nigerian government officials he claims are complicit in the killing of Christians across the country.The Republican lawmaker made the declaration on Tuesday via his official X handle, reaffirming his commitment to holding accountable those he accuses of enabling or participating
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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has claimed that human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, does not possess a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, alleging that he evaded the mandatory national service.Jimoh made the claim on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, while responding to
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The closed-door meeting formed part of the President’s ongoing engagements with religious leaders to promote national unity, peace, and social cohesion.Although details were not disclosed, discussions were believed to have
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The Nigerian Senate Wednesday passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), which seeks to establish a comprehensive national framework for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), promote local manufacturing, ensure environmental sustainability, and position Nigeria as
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, a final opportunity to enter his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial, warning that failure to do so would mean forfeiting that right.Justice James Omotosho, presiding over the matter
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to raise its equity in the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery to 20 per cent.Its Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr Bayo Ojulari, broke the news at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC).The report said: “Speaking
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