LISTEN: The October week that was with Stacey and J Sbu

Did you miss some of the iconic on-air moments Stacey Norman and J Sbu shared this week? Fret not, we’ve got you covered! Best of East Coast Drive first week of October / ECR Images Stacey Norman and J Sbu have a special place in the hearts of...

Full list: UI dethrones Covenant University in latest rankings

The University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, has been ranked Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The ranking, released on Thursday via THE’s official website, placed UI within the 801–1,000...

Meet Ned Nwoko: The Billionaire Senator Behind Regina Daniels

Prince Chinedu Munir Nwoko, popularly known as Ned Nwoko, is a Nigerian Muslim lawyer, philanthropist, and politician who currently serves as the senator representing Delta North. A prince by birth, Ned Nwoko grew up in comfort within the Nwoko...

University of Ibadan emerges Nigeria’s best university for 2026

The University of Ibadan (UI) has reclaimed its position as Nigeria’s best university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, emerging ahead of 50 other Nigerian institutions. According to the ranking, published on...

UI, UNILAG Lead as Nigeria Shines in 2026 Times World University Rankings

Nigeria’s higher education sector recorded another milestone as the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) emerged as the country’s top-ranked universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings...

UI outshines Covenant, UNILAG to emerge best university in 2026 rankings *Full list

The University of Ibadan (UI) has regained its position as Nigeria’s leading university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The Ibadan-based institution is now ranked within the 801–1,000 global band, rising from...

Nigeria News12 minutes ago Full List Of Nigeria’s Best University The University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has been ranked as Nigeria’s best university in the newly released Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026. The...

The University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has been ranked as Nigeria’s best university in the newly released Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026. The latest ranking, published on Thursday, placed the premier university between 801...

How proscription of trade unions was fought under military, civilian regimes in Nigeria

A fortnight ago, a group asked me to recuse myself from defending the National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG). Others called me names for pointing out that the Trade Union Act has imposed a duty on employers to accord recognition to...

UI Reclaims Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best University, Beats Covenant, UNILAG in Global Ranking

The University of Ibadan (UI) has once again emerged as Nigeria’s number one university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, regaining a position it last held in 2023. According to the latest ranking released on...

5 Nigerian Artistes Quietly Making the Best Love Songs Right Now

In a Nigerian music landscape dominated by the vibrant rhythms of Amapiano and the global pulse of Afrobeats, it’s easy to overlook the subtle artistry thriving just beneath the surface. Yet, for discerning listeners and true romantics, a new,...

Runda residents demonstrate over illegal attempt to grab public land

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Demonstrations were Thursday staged in the leafy suburb of Runda, Nairobi County, as residents protested against what they termed an illegal attempt to seize public land reserved for a community park and children’s...

FULL LIST: UI emerges as THE's Nigerian best university 2026

University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has been ranked Nigeria’s best university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. The ranking, published on THE’s website on Thursday, placed the Ibadan-based federal university between 801...

Air Peace Expands Horizon with New Abuja-London Route

By Fred Chukwuelobe On October 26, 2025, Air Peace Airlines Limited will add the lucrative Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (IATA code ABV) and the London Heathrow (LHR) route to its network. The airline will also in 48 hours after, add...

Tinubu approves N70b solar power project for tertiary institutions

President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of a ₦70 billion mini-grid solar power project under the 2025 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention cycle to tackle erratic power supply in tertiary institutions across the...

2027: Ethnicity, Mediocrity And Fear Of Nigeria’s Descent Into Abyss 

1 It happened in Nigeria after the amalgamation of 1914 where the British colonial policy of Indirect Rule, a divide-and-rule system that required sharp ethno-religious differentiation among Nigerians, made religion and ethnicity the preeminent...

Live Sports And Real-Time Odds: Betting On The Action

Live sports betting, especially with platforms like Gembet live sports, has really changed how we watch games. It’s not just about placing a bet before the match starts anymore. Now, you can actually bet while the action is happening, which makes...

Welding Institute Moves to Flush Out Fake Members

Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW) has commenced moves to flush out alleged impersonators parading themselves as members of the professional group. The Secretary of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of NIW, Chief Solomon...

Nigeria’s Oil Rigs Rise By 762% To 69 In Four Years — NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that oil rig count in the country rose from eight in 2021 to 69 as of October 2, 2025, representing a 762.5% increase in barely four years. A statement by the Commission on...

A quiet crisis: Bawku, smuggling, and the extremist war next door

By Gideon SARPONG Under the relentless blaze of a September sun in 2021, amid the chaotic symphony of cranes and cargo at Ghana’s Tema Port, what began as a mundane customs check unraveled into a spine-tingling exposé of hidden dangers. Inside a...

Eguavoen: I Have No Interest In Chelle’s Job

“…….This was how the same speculators created schism and disaffection between myself and Gernot Rohr and José Peseiro, when these gentlemen coached the Super Eagles, at different periods……” But you ended up succeeding them both eventually, albeit...