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FG has approved the establishment of a new university in the South East. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the federal government through the National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially approved the establishment of the Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science, and Technology in Oferekpe. This makes it the 66th state university and the 278th in Nigeria’s university system. Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, on Thursday presented the recognition letter to Governor Francis Nwifuru.  The recognition letter will also be sent to key education bodies like JAMB, TETFund, NYSC, and NELFUND. However, academic activities will only begin after a thorough resource verification. The NUC explained that…

Beatrice Ekweremadu reportedly returned to continue her jail term in Nigeria.NewsOnline Nigeria understands that press reports have confirmed an exclusive revelation from the ‘Daniel vs Ekweremadu’ documentary released last year by WithChude.Recall that Beatrice Ekweremadu who was sentenced to prison in the United Kingdom following an organ trafficking case has been released to Nigeria and is back home.The documentary, which told the comprehensive story of the former deputy Senate President’s journey to a UK jail along with wife, had revealed from a highly placed government source that the Senator and his wife would be back in Nigeria to serve their…

President Donald Trump on Monday became the 47th president of the United States, marking his second time as the country’s top leader. The President has also taken sweeping steps to reimagine the country’s relationship with immigration, its economy, global health, among others. Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, a don at Lead City University in Ibadan, spoke to DAILY POST in an exclusive interview on Monday, discussing how these will affect Nigeria’s economic and health sectors. Excerpts: President Trump announced the US will start drilling oil again, and Nigeria majorly relies on oil for its foreign exchange earnings, any implication for Nigeria? The…

Trump has ordered Putin to make Ukraine peace deal with immediate effect or face tougher sanctions. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that US President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine Wednesday, threatening tougher economic measures if Moscow does not agree to end the war. Trump’s warning in a Truth Social post came as the Republican seeks a quick solution to a grinding conflict that he had promised to end before even starting his second term.  “If we don’t make a ‘deal,’ and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels…

INEC has announced the date to conduct FCT Local Government Elections. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 21, 2026, as the date for local government elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The elections will cover the six area councils of the FCT, which are the only local government elections directly conducted by INEC in Nigeria. This announcement was made by INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu during a consultative meeting with leaders of political parties at the INEC Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday.He explained that the decision complies with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act…

Globacom CEO Ahmad Farroukh has resigned after 1 month in office. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the chief executive officer of Globacom, Ahmad Farroukh, has stepped down just one month after assuming the role. Farroukh, a seasoned telecoms executive with extensive experience across Africa and the Middle East, was appointed in December 2024.  His selection was seen as a strategic move to leverage his expertise to drive Globacom’s expansion and innovation in an increasingly competitive market. Industry analysts suggest the resignation could be linked to internal corporate dynamics or strategic disagreements, though no official confirmation has been made. Farroukh’s extensive career includes leadership roles at MTN…

FG has approved the construction of a new refinery in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of a licence for the construction of a new refinery. This Nigeria news platform understands that the approval was given to MRO Energy Limited, an energy company for the construction of a 10,000 Barrels Per Stream Day Refinery at Imode In Ughelli, Delta State.  This development comes two months after the authority granted a license to Process Design and Development Limited to establish and construct a new 27,000 barrels per day refinery…

Lagos Court has ordered for the arrest of Access Bank MD Bolaji Agbede, and others over alleged property theft.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court has ordered the arrest of Access Bank’s acting Managing Director, Bolaji Agbede and three others for allegedly failing to appear for arraignment.The judge’s order also affected Balmoral International Limited, DDSS International Company Limited, and Adejare Adegbenro.Justice Harrison issued the arrest warrant after the Lagos State prosecution counsel, Uthman̈ Rilwan informed the court that he had served the defendants with notice, but they failed to attend the arraignment.The Lagos State government…

Full List of the proposed new states in Nigeria and their bill sponsors. NewsOnline Nigeria had earlier reported that the National Assembly is currently reviewing several bills proposing the creation of new states in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. This Nigeria news platform understands that these proposals, submitted in 2024 by lawmakers and various interest groups, have either scaled the first or second readings and are awaiting further deliberation and possible approval. SEE ALSO: Apostle Alao Urges Tinubu To Free Nnamdi Kanu, Address Igbo Insecurity Fears Below is a list of proposed states and their sponsors:1. Ogoja State…

Donald Trump has shut down the US Migrant Entry App. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that in a swift move that signalled the beginning of President Donald Trump’s hardline border crackdown, the new administration, on Monday, shut down CBP One, an app-based programme that allowed migrants to schedule legal entry into the United States through official ports.Shortly after Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States (POTUS), the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website posted a notice confirming that the app was no longer functional and that all existing appointments had been cancelled.  The CBP One app, introduced…