The National Universities Commission (NUC) has revealed that 32 fake entities in Nigeria are fraudulently selling honorary doctorate degrees. The commission warned that the growing abuse of honorary degrees threatens the credibility of the nation’s academic system and announced plans for a nationwide crackdown on illegal institutions and individuals misusing the title. In a statement signed by the NUC Executive Secretary, Prof Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, the commission described the commercialization of honorary degrees as “a matter of growing national concern.” Honorary degrees, intended to celebrate exceptional achievements, are increasingly being abused by illegal institutions operating as degree mills across Nigeria.…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The General Overseer of Goshen Freedom Tabernacle (GFT) in Delta State, Prophet Austin Ariole, has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to stop relying solely on symbolic prayers and take strategic steps to tackle insecurity in the country. In a message addressed to both CAN leadership and political leaders on Monday, he warned that prayers without responsibility are “religion, not spirituality.” Prophet Ariole suggested that instead of organizing nationwide prayers, CAN should “set up a high-level security and advocacy committee.” He emphasized that the committee must engage the President, governors, service chiefs, and national security stakeholders directly, not…
The University of Ilorin has officially kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations with a spirited Anniversary Walk, drawing a large turnout of staff, students, alumni, and friends of the institution. The walk began at the University’s Main Gate on Monday, marking the opening of a year-long Golden Jubilee programme. At the event, Vice Chancellor Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, expressed gratitude to the university community, saying their participation “is an affirmation of their commitment to the growth and ideals of the institution.” He described the walk as a symbol of unity and shared purpose. According to a statement by the university’s…
The Nigerian music scene has come under fresh scrutiny as popular disc jockey and producer Imohiosen Patrick, widely known as DJ Neptune, expressed deep worry over what he described as a persistent pattern of pushing veterans aside once newer acts emerge. Speaking during a recent interview with Hip TV, the award winning DJ highlighted that the issue is not random but part of a broader structural imbalance within the industry. DJ Neptune explained that unlike in Western entertainment spaces where experienced artistes and producers continue to thrive alongside emerging talents, the Nigerian system often sidelines pioneers who contributed significantly to…
Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that the Nigerian system has been working against his client since 2021. His comments came in the wake of the recent court ruling that sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment. Ejimakor made the claims during an interview on Monday, explaining that the legal and political framework seemed aligned against Kanu from the very beginning. He said the authorities were intent on undermining Kanu’s activities and influence. “First of all I have to make it clear that it appeared from 2021 that the deck was stacked against…
The Benue State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the deadly attack on Anwule community in Ohimini Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of several people, including a pastor. The suspects, identified as Isah Peter and Moses Peter from Agatu LGA, along with a Fulani herdsman, were apprehended after weeks of investigation. Isah, who serves as the acting commander of the Eguma community vigilante group, allegedly used a community-owned firearm during the attack. Speaking after his arrest, 22-year-old Isah revealed that he acted on instructions from a man known only as “Pepper,” who reportedly provided the…
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and repeated mass abductions of schoolchildren to what she described as cancerous, systemic corruption that has weakened the country’s institutions. In a post via her X handle on Monday, Ezekwesili explained that corruption has so eroded Nigeria’s foundational values that key institutions, including the military and judiciary, have become compromised and unable to fulfill their mandates. “Endemic corruption gradually ate up the very values on which they were founded and rendered them the impotent institutions we now know,” she wrote. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement said that despite…
Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has accused Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of hindering his attempt to contest for the party’s national chairmanship. Lamido claimed the governors refused to give him a nomination form and ignored a court order directing the party to allow him to participate in the race. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Lamido said the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, personally called him, urging him to step down. According to Lamido, the governors feared he would act independently if elected chairman. “Bala, the governor of Bauchi,…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation. saying the country is “persistently bleeding” because those elected to protect it have chosen comfort over courage and politics over the people. Obi, who shared his thoughts in a post via his verified X handle late on Sunday, said the last 10 days in Nigeria had produced alarming negative reports, ranging from insecurity to institutional decay. He noted that the rising chaos should trouble the conscience of every leader. The former Anambra State governor said Nigeria’s current challenges were not caused…
Tolu Arokodare has voiced firm support for newly appointed head coach Rob Edwards, expressing belief that the Welshman can help steer Wolverhampton Wanderers away from relegation danger. Wolves have made a dreadful start to the 2025 26 Premier League season they have collected only two points so far, a run that ultimately cost former coach Vítor Pereira his job. The club now finds itself at the bottom of the league table. Their most recent blow came in a 2 0 home defeat to Crystal Palace at Molineux, underscoring the severity of their early season struggles. Despite the poor run, Arokodare…
The United States has condemned the recent abductions of students and teachers in Niger and Kebbi States, calling for the prompt capture and prosecution of those responsible. In a statement issued Monday via its X handle, the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs described the attacks as serious crimes that must not go unpunished. The statement highlighted the mass abduction of over 300 students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, and the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State. The U.S. urged the Nigerian government to strengthen security…
Abia North Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu has reiterated his commitment to finding a political solution to the ongoing legal battle involving Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and the Federal Government. His remarks came during an interview on Sunday Politics. The senator’s comments follow the recent conviction of Kanu by the Federal High Court, Abuja, on terrorism-related charges. Kalu stressed that resolving Kanu’s situation requires a political approach, noting that he has been actively engaging with the Federal Government on the matter. “The problem of Nnamdi Kanu is what we need to solve via a political process.…