Customs Commends EFCC for Fostering Collaboration Among Security Agencies The Nigeria Customs Service has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for continuously sustaining collaborative ties with various stakeholders in the anti- corruption fight. This commendation was given on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Kaduna by Assistant Comptroller General …
Read More »You lied, Adeleke committed to UNIOSUN growth – Osun Govt. tackles APC
UniOsun gate Osun State Government has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for the misconceived notion on the running of the state owned institution, Osun State University, (UNIOSUN). The Government via a statement released on Wednesday noted that the APC has no right to speak …
Read More »Abia Governor Visits Aba Accident Victims, Assures Of Thorough Investigation
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has said thorough investigation would be carried out to ascertain the immediate and remote cause of the fatal motor accident that occurred at the Waterside Bridge, Ogbor Hill Aba, on Tuesday. The governor stated this after visiting several hospitals in Aba, where victims of …
Read More »Why Nationwide Strike Was Suspended- NLC
The leadership of the organized labour has revealed why it suspended the nationwide industrial strike, 45 hours after it began on November 14. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Ugboaja General Secretary, NLC; and Nuhu Toro Secretary General, TUC, the union said, “the government apologized” over the brutality of its …
Read More »Jonathan, West African Elders caution against unofficial declaration of results in Liberia
The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Mission to Liberia has called for caution and restraint as Liberians wait eagerly for the final results of the November 14 presidential run-off elections which is currently being collated by the country’s National Electoral Commission (NEC). Head of WAEF Mission and former Nigerian President …
Read More »Shock as OAU lecturer Ojediran slumps, dies
A lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Dr Ayo Ojediran, has slumped and died in his office. The incident occurred on Tuesday. Students of the school have mourned the demise of the 52-year-old lecturer. The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, said …
Read More »Just In: NLC, TUC suspend strike
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress has suspended the ongoing strike. The unions suspended the strike on Wednesday night following the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting with Ribadu started a few minutes after 7 pm and extended …
Read More »Return To Nigeria After Your Studies, Minister Tells 179 Scholarship Beneficiaries During Departure To Russia
Prof Tahir Mamman, new Minister of Education A total of 179 students awarded the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship in Russian for the 2023/2024 academic session are to depart Nigeria on Wednesday. Speaking at the pre-departure briefing ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, charged …
Read More »Otti Bans Movement Of Heavy Duty Vehicles To Check Incessant Accidents On Abia Roads
… Orji, Ikpeazu Mourn Death Of Passengers During Truck Accident In Aba Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has ordered the immediate restoration of the previous directives restricting movement of heavy duty vehicles within Umuahia and Aba metropolis between the hours of 7am and 8pm as part of measures in …
Read More »We didn’t receive court order not to strike – TUC
Labour leaders – Festus Osifo of TUC and Joe Ajaero of NLC The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo has denied receiving any court order stopping the Organised Labour from embarking on the ongoing nationwide strike that began on Tuesday. According to Osifo, once the unions receive a court order …
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