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Nigeria has emerged as the most represented country in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with 29 universities ranked, up from 24 in 2026. The development was contained in a report on the 2027 ranking prepared by Prof. Peter A. Okebukola, Chairman, Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee (NiTERAC),… The post Nigeria Leads Africa As 29 Universities Make ‘THE’ 2027 World Rankings appeared first on New Telegraph.

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised former Anambra State governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his call for increased Federal Government investment in sports. Onanuga, in a post on X on Wednesday, accused Obi of making what he described as reckless claims about government investment… The post Onanuga Tackles Obi Over Sports Investment, Anambra Record appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has repatriated Bili, a rescued female baby gorilla, to the Republic of Congo, completing what it described as its first full-cycle international wildlife enforcement operation—from interception and rescue to rehabilitation and eventual repatriation. Bili was airlifted from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to the Réserve Naturelle de Tchimpounga in… The post Customs Repatriates Rescued Baby Gorilla To Congo In Landmark Wildlife Operation appeared first on New Telegraph.

There was mild drama at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) in the early hours of Wednesday as staff and students blocked an attempt by policemen to arrest the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, at his residence in Ado-Ekiti. Ogunwole had raised an alarm that his official residence was surrounded by policemen, a development that drew members… The post Drama At FUOYE As Staff Foil Police Attempt To Arrest VC appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Sokoto State Government has moved to support Muhammad Sirajo Abubakar, a brilliant 16-year-old orphan whose outstanding academic performance attracted widespread attention after his story surfaced on social media. Muhammad, who lost both parents at a very young age, scored an impressive 353 in the 2026 JAMB examination, with exceptional performance in science subjects. He… The post Sokoto Govt Adopts Orphan Who Scored 353 In JAMB appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has conducted a Gender Based Violence Case Information Management System (GBVCIMS) review and validation exercise towards strengthening Gender Based Violence (GBV) data collection in the State. Speaking on the validation exercise at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ilorin, the Commissioner… The post Kwara Govt, UNFPA Collaborate To Strengthen GBV Data Collection appeared first on New Telegraph.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that there is no room for crime and criminality in the state, warning criminals and those who may seek to arm individuals for political violence that they will face the full weight of the law. Oborevwori stated this on Wednesday when he received the newly deployed… The post No Room For Crime, Criminality In Delta – Oborevwori appeared first on New Telegraph.

A two-term senator and candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Ondo Central Senatorial District in Ondo State, Ayo Akinyelure has blamed unfairness in the All Progressives Congress’ internal politics for his exit from the party. Also, Akinyelure dismissed speculations of any political understanding or alliance with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, insisting that his recent… The post 2027: Why I Dump APC For ADC – Senator Akinyelure appeared first on New Telegraph.

Former Senator representing Ekiti North, Ayo Arise, has said his legal battle against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the senatorial primary is aimed at correcting flaws in the nation’s internal democracy, not merely reclaiming a ticket. Arise, who spoke during a national television interview monitored by our correspondent, faulted the exercise that declared incumbent… The post Ekiti North Primary Figures Were Cooked Up, But I Still Trust Tinubu – Ayo Arise appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said Nigeria has not recorded any piracy incident in its waters in the last four years. The agency attributed the achievement to sustained measures to enhance maritime safety and security, including the enactment and implementation of the Suppression of Piracy and Other Maritime Offences (SPOMO) Act,… The post Nigeria Records Four Years Without Piracy – NIMASA appeared first on New Telegraph.

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