The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has denied claims by the federal government that it received N52.12 billion as part of the cumulatively earned allowance owed to the union. Addressing the press in Kano, the State Zonal Coordinator of the union, Professor Abdulkadir Muhammad, said only N22.17 billion was released as Earned Academic […]
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Two Die As Truck Hits Driver, Student In Ibadan
No less than two persons were killed on Thursday morning when a truck reportedly hit three commercial tricycles also known as Keke NAPEP at Airport Junction, Alakia, Ibadan. According to an eyewitness, “the truck ran over the head of the deceased simply identified as Kayode, killing him on the spot. It was gathered that […]
BREAKING: Fire Razes Popular Market In Lagos, Destroy Valuables Worth Millions Of Naira
A fire outbreak has reportedly engulfed some parts of the popular Balogun Market in Lagos Island destroying valuables worth millions of naira. It was gathered that some of the traders who arrived at their shops on Thursday morning with the hope of a promising day in anticipation of the festive season sales were heartbroken […]
Man Electrocuted While Stealing Transformer Cables
An unidentified man allegedly trying to steal transformer cables was electrocuted in the early hours of Thursday at Labour Quarters of Tumfure community in Akko Local Government, Gombe State. Dr Adakole Elijah, Head, Corporate Communications, Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Thursday. Elijah […]
BREAKING: Gunmen Kill High Chief Of Owo Kingdom In Ondo
Gunmen have shot and killed a High Chief in the Owo Kingdom in Ondo State, The Elerewe, Tunde Ilori. Ilori was reportedly killed on Wednesday while returning from where he and other chiefs had gone to settle a dispute. A yet-to-be-identified chief was also shot by the gunmen and is currently receiving treatment at a […]
RESPONSE TO PRECIOUS CHIKWENDU’S FALSE ACCUSATIONS
-By Rev Emmanuel Olorunmagba. Precious Chikwendu claimed that I was responsible for most fights between her and Chief FFK and claimed I called her derogatory names which are just lies and cheap way of getting sympathy from the general public as her custom is. It’s so unfortunate that she turned out to be an ingrate […]
Buhari Departs Abuja For Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit In Istanbul
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to leave Abuja for Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday where he will attend the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit. This is according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu. The summit, to be hosted by Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is themed ‘‘Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity’’ and […]
Insecurity : NNPP Calls FG To Beef Up Security, Ensure Functional Toll Free Lines
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to beef up security the more as the year is rounding off that the security challenges in the country is escalating again in different parts of Nigeria. NNPP made the call through the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba, in […]
FG To Spend $1.9B On Electricity, Increase Supply From 5,000MW To 7,000MW
The Federal government has said that $1.9 billion is to be spent to tackle Nigeria’s epileptic electricity supply from 5,000 megawatts to 7,000 megawatts. This followed the Federal Executive Council’s approval of $1.9 billion to procure equipment for the nation’s power sector to boost power supply across the country through the Presidential Power Initiative. […]
Oyo Govt To Spend N4.9B On Ibadan Airport Road, Others
The Oyo State government has approved the award of a N4.9 billion contract for the dualisation of the Ibadan Airport Road and other link roads in the capital. The announcement was made by Pro Daud Sangodoyin, the Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport while briefing pressmen on the weekly state executive council meeting […]
Nine Killed In Dominican Republic Plane Crash
Nine people, including Puerto Rican music producer “Flow La Movie” died Wednesday when a private plane crashed at the Las Americas airport in the Dominican Republic capital Santo Domingo, the aircraft’s owner Helidosa said. Helidosa “regrets the tragic accident on one of its planes at Las Americas airport… in which tragically all of the crew […]
Oyo Records 192 Covid-19 Death
No fewer than 192 people have died as a result of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 in Oyo state. The State Health Educator, Mr. Olarinde Olaoye revealed this while speaking at a one-day media orientation on the COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign organised by the state government in collaboration with Breakthrough Action-Nigeria, held in Ibadan. […]
Arsenal Move To Fourth On EPL Table After Beating West Ham
Arsenal moved to fourth on the Premier League table after defeating West Ham United on Wednesday. Brazilian forward, Gabriel Martinelli and Emily Smith-Rowe scored a goal each for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium to hand Arteta’s men a second consecutive win after a run of two league defeats to Manchester United and Everton. Alexandre […]
EFCC Uncovers Additional $72.8m Linked To Diezani
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has uncovered an additional $72, 870,000 million linked to the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The sum was said to have been discovered in an account domiciled in Fidelity Bank Plc. Consequently, a former Managing Director of the bank, Nnamdi Okonkwo, has been arrested. Okonkwo, who is […]
My Participation: How Tinubu And I Came To Trust Each Other – Akande
A former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande has explained the reasons behind his smooth relationship with ex-Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Akande, in his book, ‘My Participation’, said he and Tinubu used to argue over political discretions. He added that Tinubu trivially assumed that the political culture of Lagos could […]
Lagos Government Closes Case Against Baba Ijesha
The Lagos State government has closed its case against Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, who is facing trial at an Ikeja Special Offences Court over allegations of defilement. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mrs Olayinka Adeyemi, the Lagos State Director of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), made this known […]
FEC Approves 20% Salary Increase For Police Personnel
President Muhammadu Buhari presides over a virtual FEC meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on December 15, 2021. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the review and upgrade of salaries of police personnel by 20 per cent. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, said this on Wednesday […]
ASUU Set To Take Decision On Proposed Strike On Saturday
The Academic Staff Union of Universities is meeting on Saturday to, among other things, take a final decision on its proposed nationwide strike. The union’s zonal coordinator in charge of the Sokoto zone, Jamilu Shehu disclosed in Katsina on Wednesday at a press conference. ASUU Sokoto zone comprises five institutions, including the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua […]
Court Returns Ex-African President To Prison Three Months After Bail
The Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma on Wednesday has been ordered to return to jail by South Africa’s high court after setting aside the decision to release him on medical parole. The 79-year old began medical parole in September, and is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court. Zuma handed himself […]
BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Karibi Fubara Dies
A family member of Nollywood actor, Karibi Fubara has announced his passing. “He was a warrior, now he’s an angel in heaven,” said a social media post by His sister, Stella Fubara, a top official working with the government of Dubai, where the actor had been undergoing cancer treatment for the past year. The post […]