UNILAG facilitates return of students stranded in China
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that a group of its students stranded in China after completing a one-year academic exchange programme are now on their way back to Nigeria following the institution’s intervention. The issue gained public attention…
South Africa on edge amid anti-migrant protests
South Africa remained on high alert as nationwide anti-migrant protests intensified, raising fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes or seek refuge. The demonstrations, organised by anti-immigration groups, called for the removal…
Kenya Secures $750 Million World Bank Loan to Reduce Reliance on Domestic Borrowing
The Kenyan government has secured a $750 million loan from the World Bank as part of efforts to reduce its dependence on domestic borrowing and strengthen the country’s public finances. According to government officials, the funding is expected to ease…
South Africa makes fresh move to deport Chidimma Adetshina
South African authorities have intensified efforts to deport former beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina after alleging that she had been living in the country without legal immigration status. The Department of Home Affairs has asked the Cape Town Regional Court to…
FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy
The Federal Government has announced plans to end the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has contributed to the rising number of children dropping out of school. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji…
IG Urges Police Officers to Prepare Early for Retirement, Acquire New Skills
The Inspector-General of Police (IG) has urged police officers across the country to begin preparing for life after active service by planning early for retirement and acquiring practical skills that will enable them to remain productive. The IGP made the…
UNIOSUN Probes Death of 400-Level Student, Announces Next Steps
The management of Osun State University has constituted a committee to review the circumstances surrounding the death of a 400-level student, Osunlakin Grace. There was outrage at the university last Friday following Osunlakin’s death over alleged poor healthcare facilities at…
Syria’s president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Election official Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed said 15 of the president’s appointees were women Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members of the country’s new parliament, paving the way for it to hold its first session next…
Court Grants Omoyele Sowore Fresh ₦200 Million Bail, Orders Him to Deposit Passport
A Nigerian court has granted activist and politician Omoyele Sowore fresh bail in the sum of ₦200 million in an ongoing legal case. As part of the bail conditions, the court ordered Sowore to provide two sureties deemed acceptable by…
Soludo awards scholarship to Anambra UTME top scorer
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has awarded a comprehensive scholarship to Chiazo Umeaniba, a student of Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nnewi, after she scored 344 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Soludo announced the award…