FG shuts 22 illegal Colleges of Education nationwide
The Federal Government has shut 22 illegal Colleges of Education as part of measures to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s higher education system.
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Petition to free illegal immigrant driver in fatal crash nears 2.5M signatures
A petition to free an illegal immigrant convicted of causing a crash that killed three Americans has gained nearly 2.5 million signatures, with supporters blaming the victims or calling for leniency.
Hilda Baci cooks test batch ahead of record-breaking giant jollof rice attempt
Hilda Baci is set to attempt the world’s largest jollof rice cook-a-thon in Lagos on September 12, framing it as both a record bid and a cultural festival.
Vance defends GOP redistricting push, cites democratic gerrymandering
VP J.D. Vance defended GOP redistricting, accusing Democrats of years of gerrymandering and framing Republican moves as an attempt to restore fairness.
Iran’s Khamenei declares U.S. standoff ‘unsolvable’ amid nuclear dispute
Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared tensions with the U.S. “unsolvable” as nuclear talks stall and Europe threatens renewed sanctions.
Kwara community abandoned after bandit raids, N100m ransom demanded
Bandit attacks have forced a Kwara community into mass desertion as kidnappers demand N100 million for the release of three hostages.
Ideye: Retired broke footballers deserve jail time
Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has urged footballers to save for retirement, insisting broke ex-players deserve jail time as debate grows over financial struggles of Nigerian football legends.
Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 24 August 2025
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning.
Nigerian entrepreneur opens $200,000 U.S. warehouse for African exporters for free
Mr. Nduka Udeh has launched a $200,000 warehouse in Delaware to cut costs, ease customs barriers, and expand global opportunities for African exporters.
Taraba Muslim council bans wedding parties in Jalingo
Muslim leaders in Jalingo have banned traditional wedding parties, warning violators will be denied religious rites and clerics punished for non-compliance.