The National Universities Commission (NUC) says only 25 universities in the country have full accreditation of there courses. In its “2021 Nigeria University system rankings” dated December 11, 2021, the commission said that less than 70 per cent of courses offered by the other ivory towers were accredited. According to the ranking, the 25 universities with full accreditation include Federal University Kashere, Gombe State; Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano State; Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil and 22 others. According to the commission, none of the 113 universities has full complement of professors. The ranking also rated the University…
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A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, nullified the participation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Andy Uba, in the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that the June 26 primary of the party which produced Uba as its standard-bearer was not validly conducted. Chief George Moghalu, an aspirant in the APC primary election had challenged the process and the outcome of the primary election that produced Uba as the party’s candidate. Moghalu, who was the plaintiff, had sued the party, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Uba as 1st to…
Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries that contribute about one third of global Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases. Mr Dirug Samuel, the Founder of Big Family 360 and winner of UNFPA FGM Hacklab Award, said this in an interview in Abuja. FGM is a practice, traditional in some cultures, of partially or totally removing the external genitalia of girls and young women for non-medical reasons. It is illegal in many countries. Samuel, who described FGM as one of the greatest causes of infection to women, said that it had no capacity to prevent promiscuity. He explained that…
Ambassador Tukur Buratai has identified ignorance, weak justice system and poor leadership among others as factors responsible for insecurity and other social challenges in the country. Buratai, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Republic of Benin, said this at the ground breaking and fundraiser for Tukur Buratai Research Centre (TBRC) at Gora in Nasarawa state. The former Chief of Army Staff said the Centre would collaborate with the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, in the fields of strategic studies, peace and conflict studies and leadership for development. He said: “One may want to know why a retired general cum diplomat will decide to collaborate…
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah on Sunday, celebrated 45 years of priesthood and 10 years as bishop of the Diocese, calling on younger priests to preach the gospel with fidelity and constancy. Addressing the congregation at Catholic Church in Sokoto, Kukah used the occasion to thank his parents and the Catholic family for giving him the opportunity to be what he is. He noted that he would not have been a priest without the support of his parents and the church, while admonishing the congregation to constantly remember that everything in their lives was God’s gift. “My happiness…
The purpose of the President’s trip to Turkey, December 16th to 19th was to participate in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, with an appealing theme: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity.” Our national strategy was laid out before departure, based on a strong optimism that the summit will work well for all the leaders. Turkey is serious about working with Africa in a win-win relationship. Though not yet accepted as a member of the EU, it is a major player in the continent in many ways and is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Turkey also…
Death toll from the attack by suspected bandits in Giwa local government area of Kaduna state on Saturday rose from 20 to 38. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Samuel Aruwan confirmed the new figure in an update in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. Aruwan stated security agencies had confirmed to the Kaduna state government that 38 people were killed across the locations attacked. “Twenty-nine of the victims have been identified, with nine remaining unidentified as of the time of this update’’ he added. The bandits also destroyed property worth millions of Naira in…
Following multiple audit queries raised by the office of the Auditor General of the Federation against the management of the National Assembly, NASS, the House of Representatives Committee on Public Account has summoned the Clerk, Architect Amos Ojo to appear before it. The chairman of the Committee, Dr Busayo Oke who gave the order on Friday stated that it became necessary following the rumour making the rounds and the public outcry especially by the civil organizations that a whopping amount of money was missing in NASS. “This committee is thereby summoning the Clerk to the National Assembly to appear before…
Military fighter jets early Saturday, raided hideouts and bandits camps of the notorious bandits leader, Bello Turji. Turji is also reported to have been ‘incapacitated’ after sustaining severe injuries as a result of the jets strikes, PRNigeria has reported. According to the report, the attack by the Air Task Force, ATF, Operation Hadin Kai, also killed several bandits in raids carried out at some forests in Zamfara and Sokoto states. A military intelligence source told PRNigeria that the Air Task Force aggressive operation, in conjunction with ground troops of the Nigerian Army, took place at Shinkafi town in Zamfara, and…
The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Nike, Christian Onyia has admonished Christians to think about the poor and the less-privileged in the society, as Christmas and New Year celebrations approaches. Speaking on Sunday in Enugu, Bishop Onyia said that the birth of Jesus Christ, which is marked every December 25, is a time to show love to humanity, but regretted that drug abuse, sexual promiscuity and different forms of immorality are usually practised in the guise of Christmas celebration. “My dear brethren, I beseech you to receive this Calvary greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of…