In the highly anticipated Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings for 2024, Nigeria boasts two universities within the coveted top 1,000 institutions worldwide. Covenant University and the University of Ibadan share this distinction, securing positions in the 800-1,000 range. This achievement underscores Nigeria’s presence on the global academic map. Notably, the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) follow closely as the second-highest-ranked universities in the country, earning places in the 1001-1200 bracket. Nigeria’s academic landscape shines even brighter as a total of seven universities achieve top 1,500 status on the global stage. However, a…
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The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has lamented the death of the Nigerian Rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (known professionally as MohBad), who died recently at the age of 27, saying, that if he had opened up to the group about his travails, he would have been kept safe from his attackers. In a message of sympathy to Mohbad’s immediate family, management team and worldwide fans, OPC President, Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, described the death of Mohbad as an unquantifiable yet avoidable tragedy. “OPC sees the death of this promising, hardworking and talented young musician as a personal loss because he was a…
The Acting Director, Rivers State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Dike Eleberi has asked investors to take advantage of the huge tourism potentials in Andoni local government in Rivers state and invest. Speaking to journalists on the sideline of the official unveiling ceremony of the “third edition of Andoni Unity Festival” weekend in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, Eleberi described tourism as a huge investment standpoint even as he urged investors to harness its potential in the State. He commended the Chairman of Andoni local government Area, Barrister Erastus Awortu for paying diligent attention towards growing the tourism…
Nigeria has two universities in the world’s top 1,000 in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2024. Covenant University and the University of Ibadan are the jointly highest-ranked universities in Nigeria, both coming 800-1,000, in Times Higher Education’s (THE) largest World University Rankings (WURs). The Federal University of Technology Akure and the University of Lagos are the second-highest-ranked universities in the country coming in band 1001-1200. Nigeria has two universities in the top 1,000 and seven in the top 1,500 in the world. The top 10 universities in Nigeria suffered a setback in this year’s World University Rankings. The University…
BudgIT, a prominent civic-tech organization promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, is thrilled to announce the exceptional winners of the 2023 Active Citizens Awards. The award ceremony, held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, was an unforgettable occasion where remarkable individuals and organizations were spotlighted and acknowledged for their steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of Nigerians and society. In this year’s awards, BudgIT introduced two new categories, augmenting the existing eleven to a total of thirteen categories. Each category identified initiatives that have triggered profound civic and social transformations, significantly contributing to the nation’s overall development. The…
In a major operation conducted by operatives of the Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), six individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud were apprehended. The suspects, identified as Okeychuku Ani, Rousham Danjuma, Iloabuchi Sideofor, Emmanuel Adibeh, Onyedikachi Iwanze, and Elijah Simon, were taken into custody on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at their concealed location in the old Government Reservation Area (GRA) of Bauchi, Bauchi State. Their arrest came as a result of actionable intelligence pointing towards their alleged involvement in various internet-related offences. The EFCC’s swift action led to their capture. As investigations into…
In a groundbreaking legal development, Justice Nnadi O. Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra state, delivered convictions on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, for 28 individuals involved in internet fraud. These defendants faced separate charges related to impersonation and attempts to obtain money through false pretences. The prosecution was led by the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convicted individuals are Emmanuel Chidozie Katchi, Chukwudi ThankGod Chiazor, Chinonso Raymond, Ejike Moses Ezeoma, Okafor Silas, Akuh Stanley Chidera, David Franklin Orobo, Emmanuel Chisom Orizu, Uche Ejidike, Ezechukwu Casmir Chibuokem, Nwanolue Godswill, Nnadi Collins…
In a dramatic turn of events at the trial of the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) fraud, a key prosecution witness, Umar Hussein Babangida, revealed on Thursday, September 21, 2023, that the managing director of Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited, Patrick Nash (also known as Gerald Nash), managed to evade arrest. During his testimony before Justice D.O Okorowo of a Federal High Court in Abuja, Babangida detailed the unsuccessful attempts to bring Patrick Nash to trial, as he had fled the country before authorities could apprehend him. “Our team visited the premises of Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited, situated…
The management and staff of the InfoStride News heartily felicitate His Royal Highness (HRH) Oba James Obafemi Saliu (Kankanbiina III, Ilufemiloye I and Arole Olipakala) on his coronation as Ologere of Ogere, today, 23rd September 2023 in Ogere Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Ogere was agog today as the coronation ceremony happened in tandem with the 61st birthday celebration of the new King. May the coronation of HRH Oba Saliu be the herald of a golden era for Ogere Remo and its people. May his leadership inspire greatness and his reign be celebrated for generations to…
Rotary Club Eco Rivers State says it is seeking collaborative efforts to fight environmental challenges in Rivers State and the Niger Delta. Speaking to Newsmen on the sideline of his installation ceremony as the 3rd President, Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Eco and the induction of the Board of Directors last week, Rtn. Dr Anthony Ikpor says that the club “is dedicated to bringing solutions to the environmental challenges in Rivers state and the Niger Delta area” even as he employed the general public, good-spirited individuals and the government to work towards a healthy and sustainable environment. Continuing, Ikpor maintained…
Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Thursday, September 14, 2023, convicted ten people on one count of separate charges bordering on internet fraud. The defendants who were prosecuted by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are Ikyegh Senenge Bobo, Anum Cyprian Sesugh, Boniface Udoo Aondofa, Utor Stanley Torkuma, Obande Emmanuel, James Ekere, Tony Ochekwu Moda, Ochaje James, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona and Odumu Michael. The convicts were arrested at different locations in Makurdi for alleged involvement in cybercrime. The investigation revealed that they assumed different identities to…
Operatives from the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a successful sting operation in Enugu state on Friday, September 15, 2023. The operation resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. The individuals detained in connection with this operation include Ali Chukwuebuka, Arinze Ede, Charles Aforka, Ugwueke Chidera, Ugwu Felix Chenedu, Chizu Ifejika, Chris Emmanuel, Chukwuka Onye, Chukwuneke Nicholas, Daniel Okwume, Ebubechukwu Egbo Victor, and Ejeh Monday Nelson. Among others apprehended are Francis Peter Ifechukwu, Chibuzor Ikweze Anthony, Joshua Onah, Martin Excel Ozichukwu, Ejeh Moses, Ogbonna Okpata, Ohia Excel,…
The National President Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Mr Emenike Nwokeoji has said that the era of operating without license as a clearing Agent will soon be a thing of the past. Speaking to members of ANLCA Eastern Zone, who trooped in their numbers to welcome him Monday, in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital after returning from the recently concluded ANLCA election, he said “Operating without a license is limiting yourselves” even as he insisted that going forward, the licenses would begin to count for effective operation as a licensed customs agent. “Don’t operate without any license.…
Speaking on the selfishness of politicians, Col Dangiwa Umar asked them to learn from the former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon’s case. Gowon’s nine-year regime was toppled in a military coup on July 29, 1975, while he was attending the Organization of African Unity (OAU) meeting in Kampala, Uganda. Soon after a world press conference during which he magnanimously accepted his ouster and wished his successor, General Murtala Muhammed success, he called our High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Sule Kolo, with a request. His wife, Mrs Victoria Gowon, was in London to shop during the seasonal…
President Tinubu secures groundbreaking agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE) across sectors; visa ban on Nigerian travellers is lifted immediately. The Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale reveals that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, finalised a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers. Furthermore, by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria, without…
This is a building promoted by Yeye Olufunke Daniel, the former 1st lady of Ogun State and wife of the Senator Representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel allegedly destroyed by yet-to-be-identified persons in Ogun State. I hear that notwithstanding legal back and forth with the Dapo Abiodun government, this is what the people of Ijebu Ode woke up to find, huge structural damages which I am told might require that the entire Five Story building edifice be pulled down. In an environment where so much development is needed, what type of gangsterism do we call this? President Bola Tinubu you…
In a shocking turn of events, the five-story DATKEM Plaza, owned by Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, situated at Folagbade Street, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, is being demolished by the Ogun State government led by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The structure, which boasts full approval, commenced construction in 2009 and was set for a grand commissioning at the end of this September. The ground floor and mezzanine house have a fully equipped banking hall, complete with bank trap doors and a CHUBB Strong Room. DATKEM plaza features a state-of-the-art Kone Elevator, installed by Kresta Laurel Ltd, and a recent installation of…
We spotted these thought-provoking analyses on WhatsApp written by an unidentified public analyst and thought we should share them with you. Ten years ago, specifically on 31st August 2013, senior members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) and Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and some other senior leaders opposed to the reelection bid of President Goodluck Jonathan, staged a walk-out of the ongoing Special National Convention of the Party. Their reason was…
“Saul is on the throne and maybe till the next 40 years, so it’s time to move on” This was his speech in that short video. Pastor Paul Adefarasin of the House on the Rock Church has repeated this prophecy referring to the Nigerian situation of the 2023 Presidential election debacle. It has left netizens and citizens talking, bashing and in some cases, hailing him. While I do not intend to join the fray having been badly bruised by the so-called Nigerian politicians, I just want to point out that the story of Saul and David in the Old Testament…
Ideas outlive individuals. Ideas are the driving force behind institutions. People should merely be the vehicles for these ideas. Dear Nigerians, I started this piece with the quote above to illustrate the significance of the age-old debate of strong individuals over strong institutions. This debate, which is ever-present in the Nigerian political discourse, often highlights the positive impact of certain former political office holders during their tenure in various political offices. As much as we applaud such political office holders for their performance, we must begin to ask ourselves important questions like: What happened to these offices after these people…