Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Kwara State University, Malete, has said that the recent one-year ban on admission into KWASU’s law programme does not affect students currently running their programmes in its Faculty of Law. The Acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin. Aliyu said the ban was a result of the decision of the Council for Legal Education to sanction KWASU for commencing the law programme in 2018 with only the approval of the National Universities Commission. She said KWASU had full accreditation from the NUC and the CLE to run two undergraduate law…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, for allegedly awarding contracts to family members while in office. Yusuf was also accused of inflating the scheme’s ICT budget from N4.975 billion to N8.7 billion and approving payments beyond his approval limit. Credible sources in the commission told our correspondent that the ex-NHIS boss was arrested on Wednesday night and would be arrianged on Thursday. One of the sources said, “ We have just arrested the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme,…
Management of the Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State, has announced the cancellation of some final year examinations written on Wednesday following “wild jubilation” by graduating students on the school campus. A statement issued by the Head Information/Public Relations and Protocol of the institution, Mr Mike Ade Oladenika said the graduating students violated an established law prohibiting such jubilation on the school campus. According to the statement, some departments in the Faculty of Art, including Mass Communication, English and History were affected by the decision taken after an emergency meeting on Wednesday. The statement reads, “The University community is disturbed…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will not be conducting admissions for law programmes in eight universities following the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) for the 2025/2026 academic session. The council had suspended admission of students into the Faculties of Law of the universities for “wilfully admitting and graduating students before obtaining the accreditation of the council.” In a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, the affected institutions include: Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State, Western Delta University, Oghara,…
The Headies, Nigeria’s biggest music award, is set to return home with the hosting of two separate editions of the annual show in 2025, its organisers have said. In a video shared on Headie’s X page, Ayo Animashuan, founder of The Headies, said the 17th edition of the award would take place on April 5, focusing on the music of 2024. He also revealed that the nominations list for this 17th edition will be released on February 12,and the 18th edition would take place in December, celebrating music from 2024 and 2025 respectively. He said: “This awards that is happening…
Nigerian workers have announced February 4, 2025, as the date to embark on a nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike in the country. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. This comes as the Nigerian Communications Commission on January 20, 2025, announced the approval for telecom companies to hike services tariffs by 50 percent. The approval has sparked a wide tide of rejection by Nigerians, including the NLC. In an update to press home their opposition against the telecom tariff hike, the NLC vowed to shut down the country through a…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has expelled Rauf Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who led Osun State for two terms, was accused of breaching Article 21 of the APC Constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members. His expulsion was confirmed in an official letter from the party leadership. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” and signed jointly by Tajudeen Lawal, State Chairman, and Alao Olabisi Kamoru, Secretary, stated that the decision followed an investigation and approval by the State Executive…
There was chaos at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Wednesday when supporters of Samuel Anyanwu, the embattled National Secretary of the party, and those of Udeh Okoye, who is also laying claim to the office of the national secretary, clashed during the party’s Board of Trustees meeting. The BoT meeting was presided over by the chairman, Adolphus Wabara, and it was attended by other prominent members including the acting national chairman of the party, Umar Damagun; ex-Niger governor, Babangida Aliyu; ex-Kaduna governor, Ahmed Markafi; and ex-Jigawa governor, Sule Lamido. The BoT, being the…
The Kano State Airport has temporarily closed its runway for inspection and clearance after a Max Air plane suffered a tyre burst while landing. The incident on Tuesday night led to flight disruptions, though all passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injuries. After the incident, it was gathered that the airline announced this on their official X account on Wednesday morning. “As a result, the Kano runway will remain temporarily closed for inspection and clearance, which may lead to delays in flight operations today, Wednesday, 29/01/2024. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as we…
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Wednesday officially recognized the exit of three of its former members: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic. The trio’s exit became effective on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, upon the expiration of a one-year notice period. However, in the spirit of regional solidarity, ECOWAS asked its member countries to still recognize the national passports of the three countries bearing the ECOWAS logo until further notice. A statement by the ECOWAS Authority said its doors remain open for more engagements with the three countries, requesting its member states to recognize national passports and…