74 m. ago UNILAG Don Tackles Firms For Opting To Fund BBNaija Show Over Research

A Professor of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Chris Obisi, has decried the funding of a reality TV show instead of research in Nigeria’s higher institutions, urging corporate organisations to step in and provide support. Obisi, who lectures at the University of Lagos, spoke on Channels Television’s […]

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83 m. ago UBA Fire: 9 Rescued, 5 Revived As Emergency Response Intensifies In Lagos

A fire outbreak at a branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Lagos Island has left several people affected, with emergency services confirming that nine casualties have been rescued so far. In an update posted on Facebook, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service revealed that five of the victims had been successfully […]

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2 h. ago ‘I’m Committed To Ahmadu Bello’s Ideals’, Says Governor AbdulRazaq

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday pledged continued propagation of the ideals of late Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello. AbdulRazaq who is the Sardauna of Ilorin stated this when the executives of the Gamji Members Association (GAMA) paid him a courtesy visit in Ilorin. The governor thanked members […]

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2 h. ago Melissa Kariuki to represent Africa’s creative economy at WTO public forum

Melissa Kariuki, founder and chief executive of Whip Music, will join global leaders at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public read more Melissa Kariuki to represent Africa’s creative economy at WTO public forum

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2 h. ago IAWPA Chieftain, Felicia Iwobi, Calls For Agricultural Investment In Nigeria

Amb. Felicia Iwobi, the Nigerian representative of the African Food Action Club, an initiative of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), has emphasised the importance of investing in research and food production in Nigeria. This call to action followed the launch of the initiative in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the United Nations Food […]

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2 h. ago Countries, UN Urge ‘Accountability’ For Israel’s Qatar Attack

Israel's strikes on the Qatari capital on September 9 targeted Hamas leaders gathered to discuss a new US ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer were killed. The post Countries, UN Urge ‘Accountability’ For Israel’s Qatar Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Bida Poly Deploys Soldiers As Exam Invigilators As Lecturers Stay Away

The lingering industrial crisis at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, took a dramatic turn on Monday as soldiers were reportedly deployed to secure examination halls following threats from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). Recall that ASUP had on September 15 declared an indefinite strike over 18 months of unpaid excess workload allowances. […]

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3 h. ago Former Colombian FARC Leaders Convicted Of Thousands Of Kidnappings

The former rebel leaders were also ordered to help locate missing victims of the conflict and carry out environmental work, among other methods of restorative justice. The post Former Colombian FARC Leaders Convicted Of Thousands Of Kidnappings appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Daisy Danjuma, Tumaka, Salami Endorse ‘Leading In A Storm’ For Public, Private Sector Leaders

A trio of respected voices from business, academia, and communications, respectively, have endorsed “Leading in a Storm”, the new book by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, calling it a practical and timely guide for leaders navigating disruption across sectors. The book’s practicality ensures its immediate applicability to leaders’ roles, making it a valuable resource in today’s uncertain […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill

Tribune Online Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy security calling for Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Lenders Would Have Seized My Assets If Refinery Project Failed – Dangote

Africa’s richest man and president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that lenders would have seized his assets if the decision to build the $19 billion Dangote Refinery had gone wrong. Dangote said this on Monday at a press conference marking the first anniversary of petrol production from the 650,000-barrels-per-day facility. Reflecting on the […]

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4 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Nab 3 Suspects In Failed Human Trafficking Bid

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an international human trafficking ring specialising in transporting young girls from the State to some West African countries, especially Burkina Faso. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Timfon John, told Journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, on Tuesday, that the operatives swooped on the suspects […]

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5 h. ago New Zealand’s Kerr Clinches Gold In Men’s High Jump At World Athletics Championships

Hamish Kerr secured New Zealand’s second gold medal in as many days at the World Athletic Championships on Tuesday, winning the men’s high jump with a remarkable leap of 2.36 metres. This achievement follows Geordie Beamish’s unexpected victory in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase just a day earlier. Kerr, the reigning Olympic champion, delivered an impressive […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu Congratulates Gumel, Amusan On Appointment, 2025 WAC Feat

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent outstanding achievements. Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, while Amusan won a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo, Japan. In a statement by his spokesman, […]

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5 h. ago Court Affirms ICPC’s Investigative Powers Over Kano Scholarship Funds

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has secured a major judicial victory as the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, presided by Hon. Justice Josephine Obanor, dismissed attempts to restrain the commission from carrying out its statutory mandate of investigation. The matter arose from a petition received by […]

Events

5 h. ago World Athletics Championships: Kipyegon Wins Historic Fourth World 1500m Gold

Faith Kipyegon stormed to a historic fourth world 1500m title as the Kenyan great extended her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 31-year-old matched retired men’s world record holder Hicham El Guerrouj as the only other athlete in history to amass four 1500m […]

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6 h. ago Counterterrorism: Federal Government Moves To Tighten Control On IED

The Nigerian Government has restated commitment to tightening control on the movement of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) materials, which remained the deadliest threat to troops and civilians in the North-East region. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, stated this at the specialised training for first responders and Explosive Ordnance Disposal […]

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6 h. ago Adeyanju Begs Patience Jonathan To Drop Jewellery Theft Case Against Ex

Human rights lawyer, Mr Deji Adeyanju has appealed to former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan to withdraw an ongoing case over alleged theft of jewellery on compassionate grounds, following the reported death in prison custody of one of the accused persons, Sahabi Liman. Adeyanju made the plea in an open letter titled: “Open Letter by […]

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7 h. ago Prison Congestion: Governor Eno Okays Recruitment Of 1,000 Judicial Workers

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 additional staff into the State judiciary for quick dispensation of justice. Governor Eno announced the approval at a thanksgiving forum in Uyo, the State capital to usher in the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the State Judiciary. He explained that hiring additional […]

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7 h. ago Rivers’ Future Uncertain As Emergency Rule Expires, Say Political Scientists

The Political Scientists Association of Nigeria (NPSA), on Tuesday, said that the period following the emergency rule in Rivers State might witness increased political tensions. It said there will be likelihood of escalation of tensions if the parties involved in the crisis that led to the declaration of the state of emergency in the state […]

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