10 things you need to know Thursday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Following the suspension of accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, the Federal Government has said sanctions would be extended to more countries like Uganda, Kenya and Niger Republic. “We

Nigerian Government releases list of over 37 illegal universities in Nigeria [FULL LIST]

The Nigerian government has released a list of at least 37 illegal universities operating in the country. Chris Maiyaki, the Acting Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday. According to him, arrests have

Fire outbreak at specialist hospital in Kwara

A fire outbreak occurred at the Sobi Specialist Hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Tuesday, DAILY POST reports. Though no casualties were reported, the fire incident occurred at about 8:35 am, at the COVID-19 Centre of the specialist hospital. The incident was

Nigerian lecturer, global Partners Unveil Historic Research Disclosing Illegal Pangolin Trading Hotspots in Africa & Asia

A major milestone has been recorded in the fight to curb the trafficking of pangolins in Nigeria and Africa at large. This follows the release of findings of a research work which among others reveal the hotspot and trading routes of traffickers of

‘Zack Orji had brain surgery’ – Minister of Arts solicits support for ailing actor

The minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has solicited support for ailing actor, Zack Orji. The minister made the solidarity call after her visit to the actor in a private hospital in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that Orji was rushed to

I haven’t bathed for a month – Palestinine refugee

As fighting rages on in Gaza, those who have been forced out of their homes say the situation is desperate. Speaking to Reuters, Zayda al-Breem, says displacement is “somewhat bearable, but displacement and winter is unbearable”. Al-Breem – originally from Khan Younis but

Ugandan helicopter gunship crashes into house

A Ugandan military helicopter gunship has crashed into a house in the western Ntoroko district, killing the entire crew and a person at the house, army spokesman Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye has said. The cause of the accident is unclear. The helicopter crashed

Sierra Leone charges 12 for failed coup attempt

Twelve people have been charged in Sierra Leone for their alleged role in November’s failed coup attempt. They include former police and correctional officers as well as the former bodyguard of ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma. Mr Koroma is also a suspect in the

Ayodele tells Tinubu to probe Buhari

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration if he wants to end corruption and hardship in Nigeria. Primate Ayodele said corruption will kill good governance in Nigeria, adding that

Japan jet crash: How crew pulled off flawless evacuation from plane inferno

Passengers dashed to the emergency exits of a burning Japan Airlines jet without their hand luggage, in compliance with the flight crew’s instructions. Leaving their valuables behind was a “major factor” behind the swift evacuation of all 379 people on board, right before