Tinubu departs for Japan, Brazil, with stopover in Dubai

President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for a two-nation official visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of renewed diplomatic and economic engagement with key global partners. The president’s aircraft left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, with senior government officials, including the Chief of […]

National Assembly has more money than education sector —Obi of Onitsha   

Foremost Nigerian traditional ruler, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has revealed that the annual National Assembly’s budget is more than what is allocated to the education sector. Igwe Achebe disclosed this after the conferment of an honorary fellowship on him by the Nigerian Academy of Letters, alongside co-awardees, Saturday Tribune Editor and […]

NAL convocates members, urges caution on use of digital technology

The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), on Thursday in Lagos, through its 27th convocation ceremonies, convocated some of its members, invested fellowships on others, and gave awards of excellence to some distinguished Nigerians. The president of the academy, Professor Sola Akinrinade, at the event themed ‘The humanities in the modern digital world’, spoke on the […]

FG approves nine new private universities, maintains moratorium on new applications

The Federal Government has granted operating licences to nine new private universities, marking a significant push to expand higher education access while enforcing tighter quality controls across Nigeria’s tertiary sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu […]

Rivers pastor arrested as video shows children beaten in alleged spiritual cleansing

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, alongside several church members, over alleged dehumanisation of minors during a religious ceremony in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The arrest follows the circulation of a disturbing video on social media, showing at least 20 children, some unclothed and […]

Toke Makinwa expecting first child after years of waiting

Nigerian media personality and bestselling author, Toke Makinwa, has announced that she is expecting her first child, bringing an end to years of public speculation and personal longing. The 41-year-old revealed the joyful news this morning on Instagram, sharing an elegant maternity photoshoot alongside an emotional caption celebrating divine timing. In her post, Toke described […]

12-year-old trafficking survivor rescued after months of sexual exploitation in India

A 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl has been rescued after enduring months of horrific sexual exploitation in India, where she was allegedly raped by over 200 men. The minor fled her home in Bangladesh after failing a school exam, fearing punishment from her strict parents, only to fall victim to a ruthless human trafficking ring.  According to […]

Tinubu orders screening of civil servants recruited between 2013 and 2020 over job sale claims

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has ordered a fresh verification exercise targeting thousands of workers recruited into the federal civil service between 2013 and 2020, following allegations of job racketeering and sales of employment slots to desperate applicants.  The directive, contained in an August 4 circular signed by Ndiomu Ebiogeh Philip, Permanent Secretary at the Federal […]

Cristiano Ronaldo proposes to Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo is now officially engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. The couple, who have been together for nearly ten years, are ready to take the next step in their relationship. The 40-year-old football star proposed recently, and Georgina shared the news on Instagram on Monday. She posted a photo showing a stunning diamond […]