The University of Ilorin community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a 200-level student from the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS), who reportedly took his own life due to financial difficulties. Sources within the university revealed that the deceased, a Mass Communication student with …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki’s son, Seni, has won his first Grammy Award. Seni, a co-founder of The Native, a Lagos-based Nigerian music magazine, was recognized for his contribution to the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ soundtrack, which took home the award for Best Reggae Album at …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) seeking to nullify Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election. The SDP had initially approached the tribunal, along with five other political parties, to challenge the outcome of the …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The industrial unrest at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KADECO) has entered its third day, crippling operations and showing no signs of ending. The National Electricity Employees Union (NUEE) has issued an ultimatum to KADECO, demanding the recall of 900 sacked employees and resolution of outstanding labor issues …