The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Federal Government of insincerity in the ongoing negotiation to resolve the lingering strike in the nation’s universities.
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Reps summon NNPC boss, Emefiele, allege N3.2tr unremitted funds
The House of Representatives has summoned the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari; and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over non-remittance
Read More »Nigeria’s constitution needs replacement, not amendment – Olanipekun
Legal icon, Chief Wole Olanipekun, has disagreed with calls in some quarters for the amendment to the country’s constitution with a view to have a new Nigeria.
Read More »#ENDSARS: I was victim of police brutality, says Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has disclosed that he would join other good intentioned Nigerians to take the youth’s #EndSARS agitations serious, saying he had been a victim of police brutality in the past.
Read More »Troops overrun terrorists, apprehend IEDs makers in North-East
The Defence Headquarters (HQ) said the troops of Operation Fire Ball have overrun some Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and arrested their Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) makers in the North-East.
Read More »Gov. Ikpeazu reduces ABSU school fees
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has reduced school fees payable by students of Abia State University (ABSU).
Read More »Obiano declares Nov 16 holiday to honour Zik
The Anambra State Government has declared Monday, November 16, a work-free day in honour of the late pioneer President of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Read More »Reopen Enugu international airport – Reps minority leader
The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr Toby Okechukwu, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps towards reopening the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and the remaining
Read More »Police nab 14 suspected bandits, recover 228 cows in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command yesterday said it apprehended 14 suspected bandits and recovered 228 cows and 267 sheep in Tsaunin-Bala and Dankar-Dangayya villages of Danmusa and Batsari Local Government Areas of the state
Read More »Borno administers malaria prevention drugs on 2.1m children
The Borno State Government has said that it has administered malaria prevention drugs on 2.1 million children in the state.
Read More »Reforms: NASS to block police chiefs as PSC chair
The National Assembly is set to effect structural changes in the Police Service Commission (PSC), which would, among others, shut out retired Inspectors General of Police from heading the Commission.
Read More »SEPLAT, NNPC to build gas plant in Imo
Seplat Group has partnered with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to site a multi-billion-naira gas plant at Asaa, Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.
Read More »AFCON: Super Eagles depart for Freetown today
The Super Eagles squad and their officials will travel to Freetown, Sierra Leonean capital today (Monday) aboard a chartered flight for the Tuesday’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone Stars.
Read More »Record-breaking Johnson wins first masters title at Augusta
World number one golfer Dustin Johnson won his first Masters title by five strokes as he finished with a record-breaking low score of 20 under par at Augusta.
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