NANS urged the president to remember his words and take immediate action to deliver on this promise, adding that the provision of the buses was not just a matter of convenience but a critical need that affects the daily lives and academic success of students across the country. The National …
Read More »Onuigbo intervenes as Kalu, Otti’s feud gets intense
A former federal lawmaker, Mr Sam Onuigbo, has intervened in the political dispute between Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. He urged those fueling the crisis to desist, warning that their actions could create unnecessary tension in the state. Onuigbo, …
Read More »FG, ASUU in emergency meeting to avert strike
The Federal Government, represented by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) representatives are currently in a meeting to prevent an impending strike by the union. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, led by ASUU’s National President, Prof. …
Read More »How I shot ex-Chief of Naval Staff’s son Ibrahim dead, stole his SUV – Naval officer
A serving Naval officer, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad on Wednesday narrated how he killed Aminu Ibrahim, the son of a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd). Muhammad was paraded by the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, in Abuja over the murder two weeks …
Read More »NNPCL’s acquisition of OVH: Reps member, Miriam Onuoha, slams Atiku, says oil and gas sector should not be politicised
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Isiala Mbano / Onuimo / Okigwe Federal Constituency, Hon Miriam Onuoha, said the oil and gas sector of the econony was too critical to be politcised. Onuoha stated that while constructive criticism was necessary to strengthen the sector in the national interest, …
Read More »President Tinubu Asks Nigerians To Stay ‘Vigilant, Proactive’ In Face Of Rising Insecurity
The President commended the military’s efforts under his administration and assured that they would continue to receive the necessary support. President Bola Tinubu has said that the Nigerian people and the military must stay vigilant and proactive in “addressing regional and global threats, as well as social issues.” This is …
Read More »Adamawa Workers Confirm Payment Of New N70,000 Minimum Wage By State Government
Local government workers are also slated to receive the new minimum wage from September 2024. Workers in Adamawa State are in jubilation mood after confirming that they were paid the new N70,000 minimum wage, recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Despite reservations from many governors about the economic …
Read More »Students Loan: Igbo Stakeholders Forum Condemns Exclusion Of South-East Institutions In Over N2.9billion Disbursements
According to NELFUND’s circular, over N2.9billion has been allocated and distributed as loans for tuition fees to more than 27,000 students across 19 higher education institutions in Nigeria. The Concerned Igbo Stakeholders Forum (CISF) has decried the non-inclusion of any higher institution in the South-East as a beneficiary in the …
Read More »No ransom paid to release 20 medical students – Police
The Force Headquarters on Saturday said no ransom was paid to release the 20 medical students abducted by gunmen in Benue, North Central Nigeria. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a post on X confirmed the release of 20 medical students and others. “We confirm the release of our …
Read More »Lagos seizes 57 commercial vehicles, tricycles
The Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has impounded 57 commercial vehicles and tricycles for traffic violations. This was made known on Saturday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi . Osiyemi said: “Today, the Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit (TMI) of the Lagos …
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