October 2022

Minister Deplores Unregulated Use of Social Media

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says unregulated use of social media and other digital platforms is posing enormous challenges globally. The minister reiterated this position at a session to welcome participants to the Global Media and…

Niger: FRSC confirms 21 injured in auto crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger said 21 persons sustained injuries in an auto crash along Bida-Minna road on Sunday. Mr. Kumar Tsukwam, the Sector Commander, told newsmen on Monday in Minna that the accident occurred at about…

NUC approves new courses for Ondo varsity

The National University Commission (NUC) has approved Management Sciences programmes for Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State. This was contained in an NUC approval letter, signed by Dr N.B Saliu, Director of Academic Planning for…

Buhari congratulates Chinese leader on re-election

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Chinese leader, President Xi Jinping, on his historic re-election for a third term as leader of the Communist Party of China. The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by Malam Garba…

NCF appoints Kenya’s Tikolo as new head coach

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has appointed a Kenyan, Steve Tikolo, as the Federation’s new head coach and High Performance Manager. Musa Ehizoje, the Federation’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the Kenyan has a…