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Photo: Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has secured a partnership with Coventry University under a Transnational Education (TNE) arrangement to establish a campus in Alaro City, Lagos State, aimed at delivering affordable, globally recognised degrees to Nigerian students. The development was disclosed in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education, following engagements during President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to the United Kingdom. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the initiative is designed to expand access to international-standard education, strengthen skills development and enhance graduate employability. According to the minister, the proposed campus will…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening security collaboration with the United Kingdom, saying the partnership remains crucial in addressing terrorism and safeguarding regional stability in West Africa. Tinubu disclosed that he would discuss Nigeria’s counter-terrorism initiatives and the broader security challenges confronting the region during his meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. The President spoke at a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, marking the first time a Nigerian leader has addressed a gathering at the historic royal residence. The dinner formed part of the activities for Tinubu’s ongoing…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reposition Nigeria’s correctional system by transforming custodial centres into productive agribusiness hubs through strategic public-private partnerships, while intensifying rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for inmates. The initiative marks a shift from the traditional incarceration model to a reform-focused approach aligned with global best practices that emphasize skills acquisition, economic productivity, and reduced recidivism. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Optimizing Correctional Farm Centres and Public-Private Partnership Pathways for Inmate Reformation. He was represented at the event by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene…

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have uncovered a warehouse allegedly used for storing stolen crude oil in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The corps said the crude oil is suspected to have been siphoned from vandalised pipelines and stored in GP tanks at the isolated facility. The quantity of the product recovered has yet to be determined. Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Rivers State Command, Ihemnacho Umeado, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the discovery followed several days of credible intelligence gathering. According to the statement, operatives…

At least 75 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed following a failed attempt to infiltrate a military base in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, in what security sources described as a major setback for the insurgent group. The terrorist faction, known as Islamic State West Africa Province, reportedly launched the attack in the early hours of Wednesday, advancing on foot toward the 68 Battalion formation while deploying armed drones in an attempt to breach defensive positions. Initial reports cited by counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama had put the number of insurgents…

Israel has reportedly carried out an airstrike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas deposit, in what analysts describe as a significant escalation in the ongoing Gulf conflict. According to Reuters, the attack occurred on Wednesday, with Iranian authorities confirming that parts of the sprawling facility were hit. Gas storage tanks and sections of a refinery were reportedly damaged, forcing the evacuation of workers while emergency response teams battled a fire at the site. Tehran signalled swift retaliation, warning neighbouring Gulf states that their energy infrastructure could be targeted in response to the strike. Iranian state…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), located in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. Sources gathered that some of the victims were at the institute for a familiarisation visit when the incident occurred. A cocoa farmer who escaped from the attack said the assailants, numbering about six, suddenly emerged from the bush and intercepted their vehicle while they were heading to the Nursing Section of the institute. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a text message that one…

The Delta State Police Command has dismantled a suspected kidnap syndicate and rescued three abducted victims during a coordinated security operation in a forest near Issele-Uku. The operation followed a kidnapping report received by the Issele-Uku Division on March 16, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aderemi Badiru, in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, swiftly mobilised a search-and-rescue mission. “Sequel to the report, the DPO, in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, launched a coordinated operation, combing identified…

Following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandating all service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri to curb renewed attacks by insurgents, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday arrived in the Borno State capital. The directive comes amid rising cases of attacks and bombings linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP in parts of the North-East. The service chiefs touched down at the Maiduguri Air Force Base at about 11 a.m., where they were received by the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, alongside other…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, marking the commencement of his state visit to the United Kingdom — the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The President, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was honoured with a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in a display of full state honours. Earlier, the Nigerian First Family was received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who escorted them to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the historic royal residence. The two-day visit will feature a…