Shugaba emerges new University of Maiduguri VC
Professor Aliyu Shugaba is the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID). Shugaba was before his appointment, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin). He will take…
TCN confirms shutdown of 4 generating plants as blackout hits states
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday announced that the National Grid is experiencing reduced power generation. It said this was due to emergency maintenance by…
Shell personnel abducted, policemen killed
Two staff of Shell Nigeria have been kidnapped in Rivers State. Two police escorts were also killed during the kidnap, The Nation reports. The incident happened along…
Boats and moths
Finally, a moth that looks a lot like this model jet, sent in by Roger Warren. The next theme is "spur of the moment" and the deadline…
Buhari arrives London for private visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived London in the United Kingdom, for a private visit. His aide, Bashir Ahmad, made this known on Twitter Friday morning A statement…
Reps reject motion to change Apo Legislative Quarters Abuja name
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, rejected a call urging the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA) to change the Name, “Apo Legislative Quarters” to reflect current realities.…
Students shut down Ibarapa Polytechnic over non-mobilisation for NYSC [PHOTOS]
Academic and non-academic activities were on Wednesday paralysed at the Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa when hundreds of ‘graduates’ of the institution, who are yet to be mobilised for…
Governor-elect reveals what he’ll do to criminals in Ogun
Ogun State Governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun has vowed to deal decisively with criminal elements in the state in a bid to maintain peace and security. Abiodun asked…
Government declares Thursday public holiday as Buhari visits Borno
Sequel to the impending official visit of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, to Borno State, the state Government has declared tomorrow, Thursday, April 25, 2019 as public holiday.…
Hallaton Bottle Kicking: Villages compete in bruising tradition
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Residents from Hallaton and Medbourne take part in the traditional bottle kicking contest every Easter An age-old contest to take barrels…
From the theatre to the street
Elisa Decker: "Haitian Vodou drummer Frisner Augustin, 1979, New York City. He was one of a kind." The next theme is "connections" and the deadline for your…