Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu confirmed that restrictions on establishing new universities continue through their designated period. The National Universities Commission Executive Secretary addressed representatives from the Association of Brotherhood Academic Students during their recent visit. The policy began February 10, 2025, and focuses on reviewing current establishment guidelines while tackling modern educational challenges. This measure affects private institutions specifically and differs from the separate seven-year pause on federal tertiary schools. The federal suspension aims to strengthen existing institutions and enhance their infrastructure.
The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star seeks approval for Triplestar...
Senator Ekong Sampson announced the imminent passage of legislation establishing the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi. The Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education made this declaration during multiple project commissioning events across Akwa Ibom State. He inaugurated a 500KVA transformer in Okon, Eket, and handed over a computer-based testing facility at St. Francis Secondary School. Medical facility groundbreaking ceremonies took place at Immanuel Hospital in Eket and General Hospital in Ikot Abasi. Sampson emphasized these initiatives support Governor Umo Eno's healthcare sector reforms.
The senator highlighted the computer facility's importance as WAEC transitions from paper to digital examinations. He...
Political tensions escalate between Osun State's All Progressives Congress and Nigeria Labour Congress over the ongoing National Union of Local Government Employees dispute. APC officials accused NLC Chairman Christopher Arapasopo of creating false security concerns while allegedly compromising his professional duties. The opposition party claims Arapasopo has prevented council workers from accessing cooperative funds and salary payments through manufactured excuses.
Party representatives challenged Arapasopo's selective application of security protocols and questioned his failure to address pension arrears and judicial worker welfare. APC leadership suggested the union chairman serves government interests rather than worker needs...
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed pledged Somali community backing for President William Ruto during the 2027 general elections. The legislator spoke at a Mandera County fundraiser supporting Islamic institutions on Saturday. Mohamed dismissed critics who oppose the president's collaboration with Somali leaders. He emphasized the community's substantial economic contributions and business achievements across Kenya. The MP predicted Somali voter numbers would influence the upcoming electoral outcome.
Mohamed defended the community against political detractors questioning their growing influence. President Ruto addressed education access during the same event. The head of state praised the Eltabashi Educational Trust for supporting vulnerable...
Presidential aide Farouk Kibet addressed congregation members at PAG Tuiyogaa Church within Turbo Constituency during weekend services. Opposition leaders face declining influence due to their emphasis on divisive messaging rather than policy alternatives, Kibet argued. Citizens prefer national unity and development over political confrontation, he stated. Government officials should avoid rhetoric that creates divisions among different communities. Kibet expressed confidence about President Ruto securing reelection.
The presidential aide promoted enrollment in Social Health Authority programs to expand healthcare access for families. Drug and alcohol abuse threatens regional stability and damages young people, Kibet warned. Security...
Lilian Odira secured the women's 800-meter title at the World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo. The Kenyan athlete established a new championship benchmark with her winning time of 1 minute and 54.62 seconds. Her performance created history as three competitors finished beneath the 1 minute 55 second barrier during a single world championship final. Georgia Hunter-Bell claimed second place while Olympic titleholder Keely Hodgkinson earned third position. This victory represents Kenya's seventh gold medal and eleventh overall at the current championships.
President William Ruto praised Odira's achievement as a moment of national celebration. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen commended the performance alongside fellow...
Rosemary Wanjiru captured the women's title at the 2025 Berlin Marathon, completing the course in 2 hours, 21 minutes, and 4 seconds. The Kenyan runner established her commanding position after reaching the 25-kilometer mark and maintained her advantage throughout the remaining distance. Ethiopia's Dera Dida secured second place, finishing merely three seconds behind the champion, while Azmera Gebru earned third position with a time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, and 29 seconds. President William Ruto congratulated Wanjiru for her outstanding performance. The men's competition witnessed Sebastien Sawe claiming victory with a finishing time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 15 seconds.
Sawe extended his perfect marathon record, having previously...
The Mozambique-China Cultural Centre in Maputo hosted a photographic display marking five decades of bilateral diplomatic ties on Friday. Chinese Embassy officials, the Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau organized the commemoration. Approximately 200 attendees participated, featuring Secretary of State for Tourism Fredson Bacar and Chinese Ambassador Zheng Xuan. The exhibition presented nearly 150 photographs across three thematic sections. These sections documented historical cooperation moments, Chinese business contributions, and Xinhua's documentary archives.
Bacar acknowledged China's substantial development assistance over the course of a half-century of...
Kenya urged Cyprus to prioritize the Al Shabaab conflict when the island nation assumes leadership of the European Union Council in early 2026. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi expressed concerns that diminishing international attention toward Somalia threatens regional security achievements. The diplomatic appeal occurred during bilateral discussions at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos participated in talks that resulted in an agricultural cooperation agreement between the two countries. Mudavadi emphasized the importance of maintaining European Union engagement with Horn of Africa security challenges.
Approximately 3,000 Kenyan soldiers serve within the African Union...
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