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By Peter Omopo  The Federal Government has approved two major power infrastructure projects in Oyo State, aimed at strengthening the national grid and improving electricity access across the region. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Bolaji Tunji, media aide to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, the approvals were granted during Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The projects include the revitalisation and concession of the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant and the construction of a new high-capacity substation in Ibadan. The new substation is to be sited in the Lalupon/Ejioku area of Lagelu Local Government and is expected…

By Peter Omopo  The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted a provisional licence for the establishment of the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, making it the second state-owned university in Benue State. The licence was formally presented on Wednesday by the NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, to the state’s Deputy Governor, Samuel Ode, who represented Governor Hyacinth Alia at the ceremony in Abuja. According to Ribadu, the new university, to be located in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, brings the number of state-owned universities in Nigeria to 68, and the total number of universities in the…

By Peter Omopo  Former Governor of Jigawa State and one-time National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP), Sule Lamido, has alleged that the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was driven by fears within the military over a N45 billion debt allegedly owed to the election’s presumed winner, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. Lamido made the claim on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of his autobiography titled Being True to Myself. He stated that the military high command at the time feared that Abiola, if sworn in as president, would demand repayment of…

By Peter Omopo  A social media storm erupted on X (formerly Twitter) this week after a British user’s comment about Nigerian immigrants triggered a heated debate — and eventually, a bold challenge to an English language proficiency contest. The controversy began when UK doctor and commentator Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) posted on Monday that 20% of the UK care workforce hold non-British passports, highlighting their essential contribution to the sector. “Starmer would have us believe these carers are the ‘squalid’ result of a ‘failed experiment’. I say they do vital, necessary, humane, skilled work and they are worth their weight in…

By Peter Omopo  French Prime Minister François Bayrou is set to appear before a parliamentary committee on Wednesday in what is shaping up to be the most critical moment of his five-month tenure, as lawmakers probe allegations of longstanding abuse at a Catholic school he was once linked to. Bayrou, 73, is expected to answer questions regarding claims that he was aware of decades of physical and sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame de Betharram school in southwestern France during his time as Education Minister from 1993 to 1997. The centrist politician, now serving as the sixth prime minister under President…

By Peter Omopo  The Nigeria Police Force has debunked social media allegations suggesting that one of its helicopters was used to deliver food supplies to bandits in Kogi State, describing the claims as false and a deliberate attempt to discredit its security operations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, clarified that the helicopter seen in a viral video was engaged in a legitimate security operation in the Obajana area of the state on Saturday, May 10, 2025. “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a video currently circulating online, depicting a police…

By Peter Omopo  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a high-level review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results following widespread public outcry over technical glitches and poor performance. The review session, scheduled for Thursday, will bring together vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, school principals, examiners, and key education stakeholders to assess the conduct and outcome of the examination. The meeting will also include representatives from professional and educational bodies such as the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, and…

By Peter Omopo  A Kano State High Court on Tuesday rejected an application by former Governor of Kano State and current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, seeking to stop his prosecution in an alleged bribery and corruption case. Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu dismissed the preliminary objection filed by Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, son Umar, and five others, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the 11-count charge brought against them by the Kano State Government. The charges involve alleged bribery totalling $413,000 and the misappropriation of N1.38 billion. Other defendants in the case include Abubakar Bawuro,…

By Peter Omopo  Youths in Edo State on Tuesday staged a peaceful rally at the Government House in Benin City in a show of solidarity with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s firm stance against cultism and related violence across the state. Addressing the demonstrators, Governor Okpebholo reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating cult-related activities, declaring that no amount of intimidation or threats would deter the ongoing crackdown. “If my life had not been protected as a youth, I would not have become the governor of Edo State today,” Okpebholo stated. “We must save our land. Cultism must stop in Edo State.…

By Peter Omopo  The Lagos State Government has announced the successful delivery of 9,970 housing units over the past six years, as part of its sustained efforts to address the state’s housing deficit and promote affordable home ownership for residents. The state Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2025 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. Akinderu-Fatai highlighted the government’s commitment to providing decent and affordable housing, particularly for low- and middle-income earners. He noted that the housing projects were strategically distributed across the state to ensure wide accessibility. “We have commissioned and…