The immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has revealed that no fewer than 239 first-class graduates employed as lecturers left the institution within seven years. According to Ogundipe, UNILAG had retained 256 first-class graduates as lecturers between 2015 and 2022, but by October 2023, only 17 remained in the institution’s employ. “At UNILAG, we decided that those with first-class honours should be employed. What is remaining is not up to 10 per cent. All of them have gone. “In 2015, 86 were employed; in 2016, 82; during my time, that is, 2017 to 2022,…
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The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, has explained why the party has not disciplined the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News recalls that Wike, alongside other PDP governors named ‘5G’, worked against the party in the 2023 election, but the opposition party failed to sanction them. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Ologunagba stated that the PDP was addressing internal issues through democratic processes rather than authoritarian measures. According to Ologunagba, the PDP is not a one-party system owned by a single individual, stressing that everyone is…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress guard, Ezinne Kalu, has signed for Chinese Women’s Basketball Association (WCBA) side Wuhan Shengfan. Ezinne Kalu, a four-time FIBA Women’s AfroBasket champion makes the switch after an impressive 2024/25 campaign with Zhejiang, where she averaged 21.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.5 steals in 33 league appearances. Kalu, 33, has been instrumental to Nigeria’s dominance on the continent. Naija News reports that she played a key role as D’Tigress clinched their fifth consecutive AfroBasket crown in the Ivory Coast on August 3, 2025. The win was the seventh overall for the D’Tigress, a triumph that also sealed…
Liverpool fans in Nigeria had plenty to cheer about this week after the club’s official Instagram account appeared to embrace 16-year-old sensation Rio Ngumoha as one of their own. On Tuesday, August 26, the Reds’ verified Instagram page shared a photo of Rio Ngumoha with the bold inscription “Agba Baller”, a popular Nigerian slang loosely translated as “master footballer.” To make the connection even clearer, the post was captioned in pidgin English: “Rio Ngumoha don land.” The move sparked a frenzy online. Within 20 hours, the post had pulled in over 33,000 likes and 4,800 comments, the majority from Nigerian…
A group of Niger Delta youth leaders on Wednesday marched to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Towers in Abuja. They are demanding the resignation of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, over alleged corruption and poor management of the company. According to The Nation, protesters, who began their action around 6 a.m., blocked both the entrance and exit gates of the NNPCL headquarters. They insisted that the leadership of the company should be handed to a son or daughter of the Niger Delta, the region that produces most of the country’s crude oil. Carrying banners…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed some of her unique habits that often surprise many of her fans. Naija News reports that she shared that she sometimes instructs her drivers to stop on random streets so she can step out, play music, connect spiritually, and enjoy the atmosphere. According to her, these moments allow her to express herself freely, connect with her ancestors, enjoy the wind, and stay in what she describes as her best vibe. Regina on her Instagram story said that another activity she cherishes is spending long hours with her security team, drivers, police officers, and personal…
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has declared that her youthful age has only just begun. Naija News reports that the songstress said this while dismissing a fan’s suggestion that she should quit music and focus on business or investments. The fan had urged her to leave the stage, saying she had already enjoyed a fun youthful age and should channel her wealth into other ventures. He wrote: “Tiwa, if I were you, I would stop singing. Not because your music isn’t good but because it’s high time you used the money you have and venture into business or genuine investment. You…
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has found himself under scrutiny in Turkey following his reaction to Yunus Akgün during Galatasaray’s emphatic 4-0 win over Kayserispor. Osimhen, who recently sealed a permanent switch from Napoli after a record-breaking loan spell, appeared visibly frustrated with Akgün during one attacking sequence. His response quickly became a talking point in the post-match analysis. Former Turkish international Nihat Kahveci weighed in on the incident, suggesting Osimhen’s outburst reflected the growing challenge of managing a Galatasaray squad brimming with attacking stars. Speaking on Kontraspor’s YouTube channel, Kahveci remarked: “When Icardi is physically ready, we will watch the…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has shared a message on Instagram about missing his late father. Naija News reports that the socialite revealed that he dreamt of his father, which left him in tears after waking up. He expressed how deeply he missed caring for him during his lifetime, recalling moments when he cooked, did his laundry, and spent time with him at home. Bobrisky described his father as his world, saying the pain of being the last child and the emptiness he feels since his passing. He also mentioned reaching out to actress Tonto…
Nigerian actor Jim Iyke has declared that he will never play gay roles in any Nollywood production. Naija News reports that the thespian made it clear that such roles are not for him and that he would never accept scripts that require him to portray a gay character. He explained that he cannot wear feminine clothing or take on characters that do not align with his personal values. While acknowledging that there is a community that relates to such themes, he stressed that his decision is final and not open to compromise. Jim Iyke also recounted how he once received…
