Following the attack on Angwa Rukuba Community, the Management of the University of Jos has rescheduled the examination earlier slated for Monday and Tuesday. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Emmanuel Madugu, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the university, in a statement on Monday in Jos. ”This is to ensure student safety, as part of a broader suspension of academic activities and hostel closures. “The Vice Chancellor has directed that all examinations scheduled to hold on Monday and Tuesday will be rescheduled. “This is in view of the Sunday night attack by gunmen on…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bukar Tijani, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. Tijani said that the decision was aimed at allowing members of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming general elections to do so. According to him, the governor has directed all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the permanent secretaries on or before April 3. ”The dissolution is to allow interested members of the council to pursue their…
The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation has donated medical books and journals to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, as part of efforts to strengthen training and research in Nigeria’s tertiary health institutions. The spokesman for the hospital, Dr Naziru Tukur, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Monday. Tukur explained that the books were purchased from Elsevier and shipped from the USA. He stated that in a letter to the Medical Director of the centre, Dr Bello Mohammed, the foundation explained that the intervention followed a request from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali…
Spain has escalated its opposition to the ongoing Iran conflict by shutting its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in the war, in a move that underscores growing divisions among Western allies. Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles confirmed that Madrid would not permit the use of either its airspace or jointly operated military bases for operations linked to the conflict in Iran. The decision extends earlier restrictions that had already denied Washington access to key bases such as Rota and Morón. The ban applies broadly to any aircraft participating in U.S. or Israeli military missions against Iran, including those…
Nokia has announced the formation of a new Technical Advisory Board as part of its efforts to shape the future of connectivity and drive the evolution of next-generation networks. The move comes amid rapid technological advancements that are transforming how networks are built, managed, and experienced. The newly established board will provide independent, high-level expertise to guide the company’s long-term technology strategy, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The Technical Advisory Board is designed to bring an external, “outside-in” perspective to Nokia’s strategic direction. Acting as a critical sounding board, the group will…
Crude oil prices surged more than 3 per cent on Monday, crossing $116 per barrel, as Iran braced for a potential US ground invasion. Brent Crude, the global benchmark, settled at $116 per barrel — just three dollars below its all-time high of $119 recorded on March 19 when Iran had threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz. The latest spike came after Iran declared on Sunday night that it was fully prepared for a US ground invasion. The country’s parliament speaker warned that Tehran was waiting for the arrival of US troops to “set them on fire” and “punish”…
The naira is entering a critical phase amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and tightening global financial conditions, as the U.S. dollar strengthens to a 10-month high. At the official market, the currency has held relatively steady around N1,383/$, reflecting a period of consolidation compared to the sharp volatility seen in recent years. However, the naira has struggled to break below the N1,300/$ psychological threshold throughout March, weighed down by renewed global demand for the greenback. Market signals suggest that a sustained move beyond N1,400/$ could trigger further depreciation toward N1,450/$. Since early March, the currency has traded…
Pandemics are inevitable and nations must be ready to respond swiftly, says Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare. Salako made the remark at the Public Health Symposium on “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria” on Monday in Abuja. The minister warned: “The next pandemic is not a matter of if but when,” stressing the importance of coordinated, equitable, and innovative preparedness. He noted that COVID-19, which claimed over seven million lives worldwide, exposed vulnerabilities in global health systems while demonstrating the value of collaboration and resilience. He highlighted Nigeria’s progress…
The Federal Government has taken several decisive steps to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Monday in Abuja at a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China on pandemic preparedness and response. Salako stressed the importance of early detection, transparent data sharing, and resilient health systems. “No country, regardless of its strength, can face global health threats alone. Strong surveillance, laboratory networks, and emergency coordination mechanisms are critical to saving lives,” he said. Also speaking, Mrs Nanlop Ogbureke, Executive Director of Resolve…
Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States (US) against deploying ground troops on its territory, as tensions escalate over reports of a possible American military incursion. Iranian officials said any attempt by US forces to launch a ground invasion would trigger fierce retaliation, vowing that American troops would face severe consequences if they set foot on Iranian soil. The warning comes amid a growing US military buildup in the Middle East, with thousands of troops and additional assets deployed to the region in recent days, fuelling speculation that Washington could be preparing for expanded operations. While US…