President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law two bills establishing new federal universities in Osun and Ekiti states. The newly approved institutions are the Federal University of Age and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun state and the Federal University of Technology and Environment Science, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti state. Speaking on the significance of these universities, President Tinubu emphasized their role in addressing Nigeria’s educational needs while fostering research, innovation, and economic development. He stated that the institutions will serve as training centers for professionals in agriculture, science, and technology, ultimately enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness. According to the National Universities Commission (NUC),…
Author: WorldClass News
The Federal Government has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to suspend the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, citing a recent Court of Appeal ruling reinstating previously sacked local government chairmen. Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, issued a statement on Thursday, clarifying the legal position surrounding the ongoing dispute between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Fagbemi emphasized that the court had nullified the order upon which Governor Adeleke had relied to remove the elected local government officials. “The judgement of the Court of Appeal, delivered on…
By our correspondent In a decisive move to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on state governors, ministers, local government chairmen, and private sector stakeholders to take urgent action in addressing the crisis. Speaking at the 148th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the Vice President officially launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at ensuring nationwide access to lifesaving nutrition interventions. Describing malnutrition as a major barrier to national development, Shettima highlighted its devastating effects beyond the health sector, linking it to reduced productivity, learning challenges, and…
By our correspondent Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has called on politicians to uphold the rule of law and urged voters to exercise their rights peacefully in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday. In a statewide broadcast from Osogbo, the governor reassured residents that peace has been restored following recent tensions over the forceful takeover of local government secretariat by court-sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councilors. The governor reaffirmed Osun’s status as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states. Adeleke expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or were injured during the…
By Abdulfatai Abdulsala The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure. Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted interviews for the vacant position, and based on the results, Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad emerged as the Vice Chancellor. He noted that Prof. Ibrahim, a Professor of Animal Science, has over 30 years of academic experience and has been part of the university system for more…
By Abdulfatai Abdulsala The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure. Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted interviews for the vacant position, and based on the results, Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad emerged as the Vice Chancellor. He noted that Prof. Ibrahim, a Professor of Animal Science, has over 30 years of academic experience and has been part of the university system for more…
The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure. Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted interviews for the vacant position, and based on the results, Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad emerged as the Vice Chancellor. He noted that Prof. Ibrahim, a Professor of Animal Science, has over 30 years of academic experience and has been part of the university system for more than three decades.…
By our correspondent A high powered delegate from Benue state government, have visited communities in Kwande local government council to assess the devastation caused by a recent attack by suspected herdsmen. The violent assault, as gathered by WorldClass247News, claimed several lives and as well led to massive destruction of goods worth millions of Nairia. The affected communities, among which include Agura (Yaav Council Ward) and Gaambe, Mbamo, and Mbaav (Mbadura Council Ward), are observed to be now grappling with displacement and insecurity. During the visit, community members expressed deep concerns over the security situation. A resident of Agura, Terkaa Billo,…
The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaiming the 76 oil wells ceded to Akwa Ibom State in 2012, following a Supreme Court ruling. Governor Bassey Otu made this declaration during a media briefing in Calabar, vowing to take all necessary steps to reverse the decision and restore Cross River’s oil-producing status. The long standing dispute began after Nigeria ceded the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon in 2008, in compliance with an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling. This led to a Supreme Court verdict in 2012, which ruled that Cross River lost its littoral status and, therefore,…
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue Sta presented the state’s 2025 budget, placing strong emphasis on human capital development, food security, and the digital economy. The budget, themed “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and Digital Economy,” was unveiled at the Benue State Budget and Economic Planning Commission conference hall in Makurdi. Representing the governor, the commission’s Director General, Professor Jerome Andohol, outlined the administration’s key priorities, which include infrastructural rehabilitation, investment revitalization, and fiscal sustainability. With a total allocation of N550.1 billion, the budget earmarks N357.6 billion for capital expenditure and N192.5 billion for recurrent spending. Infrastructure takes the largest share at 20%,…