Quick Read The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Sulaiman, expressed sorrow over the death, describing it as a painful loss to the university community. Magaji, who studied Public Administration, was reportedly struck by the bullet in his hometown of Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The university confirmed his death in a statement issued on…
Cross River State-born Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Assistant Commander and accomplished anti-corruption professional, Dr David Olom Nkpe, has been appointed Professor of Practice in Criminology and Security Studies by Miva Open University. Dr Nkpe, an experienced law-enforcement practitioner and criminology scholar, brings extensive practical experience in economic and financial crime investigation, anti-corruption enforcement…
A lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Abuja, Dr Olabode Wale Ojoniyi, has accused the Head of the Department, Dr Awaritoma Agoma, of physically assaulting and threatening to kill him during a confrontation in the HOD’s office. Ojoniyi, who is also the Acting Director of the Centre for Wole Soyinka…
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A 200-level Political Science student of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM), Rose Adikwu, has been hospitalised in Makurdi after she was allegedly scalded with hot water during a disagreement with her cousin and co-tenant. Adikwu, who is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the Benue State capital,…
By Enitan Abdultawab Getting a high JAMB score does not automatically guarantee admission into your preferred university. Many Nigerian universities combine UTME, Post-UTME and, in some cases, O’Level results to determine a candidate’s aggregate score. Here is a simple guide to understanding how the calculation works. What counts? Universities may consider three major components: UTME…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Badagry Area Command, has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. The suspected fake institution of higher learning had 106 youths allegedly recruited into the scheme. The command also arrested the proprietor of the institution,…
Mary Habila, the young woman found dead at the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, was a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) rather than a physiotherapist as previously reported, according to sources familiar with the matter. Multiple sources told SaharaReporters that Habila was employed as a Community Health…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited properties are Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary…
Meet the Ultimate Stain Fighter: Viva Detergent Storms UNICAL. On July 3rd, students of mass communication at UNICAL campaigned for stain removal with Viva Detergent. Say hello to Viva Detergent, the newest laundry sensation making waves right here at the University of Calabar, thanks to a bold new campaign led by yours truly, mass communication…
A protest erupted at the University of Ibadan (UI) in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as students took to the streets over worsening campus conditions linked to the ongoing strike by non-academic staff unions. SaharaReporters gathered that while the protest began as a small gathering of students from Independence Hall and Nnamdi…
