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Afe Babalola University not Covenant is now the best private tertiary institution in Nigeria according to Webometrics. Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, has been ranked as the best private university in Nigeria. Webometrics, a Spain-based world universities ranking website rates ABUAD second coming after the University of Ibadan in its July edition of university ranking. Covenant University, which has always been rated above other private universities occupies the third position in the ranking followed by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which rated fourth in Nigeria and 3,050th in the world. ABUAD was established by the former Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos,  UNILAG in 2009.   According to Vanguard, ABUAD in the eight years of its existence has been ranked as the fastest growing university in Africa by different bodies. The National Universities Commission also recently said that ABUAD College of Law was the best in West Africa, while the Niger...

The diplomat resigned on Monday and is expected to contest in the Niger State gubernatorial election. Nigeria's Ambassador to South Africa, Ahmed Ibeto, has resigned from his position and subsequently dumped the ruling All Progressives' Congress (APC) for the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP). According to a report by The Punch, Ibeto left Pretoria and arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, July 29, 2018, before he handed his letter of resignation over to the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday, July 30. He is reported to have left Minna, Niger State capital, on Tuesday, July 31, to his hometown of Ibeto in Magama local government area of the state where he was received by over 1,000 supporters. He's expected to officially dump the APC for PDP while in Ibeto and then announce his intent to contest in the state's gubernatorial election. Ibeto previously dumped PDP for APC Ibeto, a former deputy governor of Niger State, was appointed by President Muhammadu ...

A 22-year-old Nigerian was pelted with egg in Italy. Here's the full gist. On Monday, July 30, 2018, 22-year-old Daisy Osakue was driving on a street near Turin, Italy, when unknown assailants levelled up with her and hurled an egg at her face. The impact would leave Osakue in severe pains and needing a patch over her eye. Osakue is a Nigerian born Italian athlete who should take part in next month’s European Athletics Championships in Berlin where she is due to represent Italy in the discus. Reuters reports that Osakue’s attack could have been motivated by racism. 'Cowards' But Osakue has chosen to take the high ground on the assault, describing her assailants as nothing but cowards. “I don’t want to play the sexism or racism card, but people should be able to go out without someone attacking you out of the blue. They are just cowards”, Osakue told Reuters. Italian police are investigating whether Osakue had been victim of racism. There has been an upsurge...

Jack Bauer origin story is in development at Fox. If the prequel is made, it would be Fox's third attempt at reviving the '24' franchise. A "24" prequel series is reportedly in the works at Fox. According to a report by Variety , showrunner Howard Gordon and original series co-creators Joel Surnow and Bob Cochran are working on a new version of the series, which will focus on a young Jack Bauer. Still in its early phase of development, it's not certain if the prequel will eventually happen. But if it gets to air, it would be Fox's third attempt at reviving the franchise.   The original series, which starred Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, was originally set to end on May 24, 2010 after eight successful seasons. But it was renewed for a ninth season - 24: Live Another Day - which aired from May 5 to July 14, 2014. In 2017, "24: Legacy," a spin-off series featuring new characters, premiered. The spin-off which revolves ...

Watch Duncan Mighty play the lover boy in the visuals for 'Gimme Love' by DJ Xclusive. DJ Neptune has released the video to his song, 'Gimme Love', which features Duncan Mighty . 'Gimme Love' is his third single of the year as he builds up to the release of his second studio album, and it is a collaboration with the Port Harcourt first son,   Duncan Mighty. Duncan Mighty who has been ubiquitous in recent releases brings his magic to bare on this melodious tune. The video was directed by Adasa Cookey  of Squareball media. ridoola.blogspot.com

Samuel Kuchili was the Technical Consultant for Mighty Jets before his death. Former Golden Eaglets star Samuel Kuchili has been confirmed dead by the management of Might Jets Football Club of Jos. Might Jets who are in the Nigeria National League (NNL) confirmed the death of Kuchili who is their Technical Consultant. The death was confirmed through a statement by the Club’s Media Officer, Mbum Ferdinand in Jos. The statement read, “On a sad note, the Management of Mighty Jets Football Club of Jos has announced the passing on of the Club’s Technical Consultant, Samuel Kuchili, who died in hospital yesterday (Monday) after a brief illness. “The Chairman of the Club, Chief Alex Wukari described the death of Kuchili as a rude shock but said God knows better as he alone decides when to give and when to take.   “Officials and Management of the Club condoles with the deceased’s immediate and extended family, and pray God gives them the fortitude to bear the loss.” Kuchili w...

The PA of Sports Minister has come out to defend Dalung by saying that the captain knelt down out of respect.  Nneka Ikem Anibeze who is the Personal Assistan t of the Sports Minister has said that captain of the Falconets Oluwakemi Famudit knelt out of respect when she was collecting money from him Solomon Dalung . Dalung faced backlash on social media after a video emerged online showing Famudit kneeling to collect money from him after their 4-0 win over an Austrian side in a friendly game. The Sports Minister had paid the girls a visit and gave them N2.4m ($7000) after he learnt that they have not been paid their match bonuses and camp allowances for six qualifying World Cup games.   Out of respect The video wasn’t well received by observers on social media but Nneka has come out to defend Dalung by saying that the captain knelt down out of respect.   “ Please take note that this meeting took place in a tiny dressing room. You saw that most of the playe...