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The Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education and Research Analysis Committee, Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, said Nigerian universities are on course to achieve record-breaking performances in global rankings from 2027, driven by increased competition among institutions, rising research citations and a new national ranking framework.According to a statement issued on Thursday, Okebukola made the projection at the weekly meeting of NiTERAC and Directors of Academic Pl...

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, have exchanged words after the APC chieftain described the activist as a “skit maker” and “comedian”.The exchange followed the AAC’s request to inaugurate its presidential campaign council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, prompting Basiru to question Sowore’s political relevance....

The Oyo State House of Assembly, has approved a N100 billion loan facility from United Bank for Africa Plc to accelerate the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects and fund other critical developmental initiatives across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state.The approval followed a request by Governor Seyi Makinde, conveyed in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Adebo Ogundoyin, and read during plenary, on Wednesday.The N100 billion ...

By Adewumi OmoboadeThe suspects were apprehended in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Abia State during intelligence-led operations conducted between October 10 and 14 by the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with the military, police, and other security operatives. Three other suspects repo...

The family of Aiguokhian has called for justice following the death of their 22-year-old son, Ayomide, who was allegedly electrocuted while working at a Chinese-owned factory in the Mowe area of Ogun State.Ayomide, a 400-level student of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, died on September 8, 2026, while working at the company during his holiday.His father, Smart Aiguokhian, who spoke with PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, accused the company of negligence, allegin...

The Ogun State Government has again shut some schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo after more than 100 pupils were reportedly hospitalised on Wednesday following exposure to an offensive gaseous substance.The affected pupils were taken to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, the General Hospital, Ijebu-Igbo, and other healthcare facilities for treatment.Among the worst-hit schools were Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijeb...

By Adewumi OmoboadeVice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday urged state governments to end their dependence on the Federal Government for solutions to local power problems and to set up functional electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023....

Hundreds of secondary school students have reportedly been taken to hospitals following a fresh outbreak of offensive gaseous odour in Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Igbo and Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, affecting students at Anglican Girls Grammar School, including its public and private sections, in Obalende, Ijebu-Ode, as well as Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar Sc...

The Plank Sellers’ Association of Ogun State, Ijebu-Ode Chapter (Atapako), has distanced itself from a reported protest against the Ogun State Government and the Ministry of Forestry, reaffirming its support for the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun.The association made its position known at a press conference held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, where its leade...

By Agbonavbare Victor OmoregbeThe recent revelation by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele that the...