Podium News

08/01/2024

The National Universities Commission (NUC) dismissed reports on Monday, January 8, 2023 that it had identified 100 fake professors within various universities across the nation.

08/01/2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to restrict Globacom subscribers from making calls to MTN lines in the near future due to unresolved interconnect charges.

08/01/2024

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by suspending the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, with immediate effect.

06/01/2024

German-born Hollywood actor Christian Oliver, known for his roles alongside George Clooney in “The Good German” and the 2008 action-comedy “Speed Racer,” met a tragic end as the small plane he was on, along with his two young daughters, crashed into the Caribbean Sea just moments after takeoff, according to a statement from the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force.

06/01/2024

A shop owner in Iran, Zeinab Khenyab, has been handed a two-year prison sentence for publishing photos without a headscarf, reported the US-based human rights network, HRANA, on Friday,

06/01/2024

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu expressed his dismay over the recent bombing in Kaduna State, deeming it a sequence of avoidable errors that must not be repeated. The deadly military airstrike in December claimed the lives of at least 85 people in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of the North-Western state, drawing widespread condemnation.

04/01/2024

In a notable shift, Johann Rupert and his family have emerged as the new wealthiest individuals in Africa, toppling Aliko Dangote from the pinnacle of Forbes Magazine’s billionaire rankings.

04/01/2024

Chancellor Ahaghotu, a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, USA, has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon.

04/01/2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has refuted claims of a dispute with independent petrol marketers regarding an alleged subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

04/01/2024

Following the suspension of accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, the Federal Government of Nigeria announces plans to extend the sanction to countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and Niger Republic.

03/01/2024

The President of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, has resigned following criticism related to allegations of plagiarism and her handling of anti-Semitism on campus.

03/01/2024

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into the alleged fraudulent award of a university degree to a Nigerian undercover reporter in Cotonou, Benin Republic, within six weeks.

03/01/2024

In response to a recent scandal, the Federal Government of Nigeria, led by the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a ban on 18 foreign universities operating within the country.

02/01/2024

In the midst of political turbulence in Rivers State, Nigeria, Governor Siminalayi Fubara defiantly taunts his rivals, asserting that their plot to impeach him has failed.

02/01/2024

Gunmen have kidnapped Safiyanu Isa Andaha, the Chairman of the Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria along with another individual from Ningo village along Andaha – Akwanga Road.

02/01/2024

As the clock struck midnight around the world, countries ushered in the year 2024 with dazzling fireworks displays, marking the end of 2023 and the beginning of new possibilities.

02/01/2024

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30/12/2023

Former United States President Barack Obama has once again recognized the global influence of Afrobeats by including songs from Nigerian artistes in his list of favorite music for 2023.

30/12/2023

Super Eagles of Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has finalized his squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), featuring a mix of experienced players and promising talents.

30/12/2023

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has declared his readiness and competence to become the President of Nigeria, asserting that he would seize the opportunity if it comes his way.

29/12/2023

A Nigerian social entrepreneur, Okafor Chidinma Modupe has successfully surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon crocheting, previously held by Alessandra Hayden from Washington, USA.

29/12/2023

A Nigerian man, yet to be identified, has been apprehended in the United Kingdom after one month of his arrival for sending explicit texts and photos to a 14-year-old girl. In a widely circulated video obtained by news sources, the man can be seen under detention, responding to authorities’ questions.

29/12/2023

Nollywood veteran Doyin Hassan has sought to clear the air regarding the recent announcement of the birth of his first child with wife Oladunni.

In a statement on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 posted on his Instagram account, the actor addressed the misunderstanding surrounding the “24 years of toils and struggles” mentioned in his earlier announcement.

28/12/2023

Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, widely known as Phyna, and the winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up,’ has revealed the challenges she faced after leaving the house in 2022. In an interview with colleague Doyin on Doyin’s Corner, Phyna shared her experience of losing 17 ambassadorial deals due to social media controversies.

28/12/2023

The son of the former governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, revealed the passing of his father in his sleep. Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu Jnr issued a statement in the evening of Wednesday, December 27, confirming the peaceful departure of the ex-governor.

28/12/2023

In a rapid move following his oath of office, Ondo State Governor in Nigeria, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed five key aides, as announced by Deputy Chief of Staff Omojuwa Olusegun on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

28/12/2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given the green light to a policy mandating the retirement of all Directors with eight years or more of service in the public sector.

27/12/2023

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued a statement addressing the recent controversy surrounding its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and his seating arrangement at a church event in Oyo State, Nigeria.

27/12/2023

Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, disclosed on Tuesday that a substantial force of more than 50,000 soldiers is actively involved in diverse peacekeeping operations across Nigeria.