Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial Distric, Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman, has said that the entire people of Ebirland will leave no stone unturned to bring back to life the recently bombed popular community radio station, Tao FM, located in Kuroko, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement signed by Michael Jegede, his Special Assistant […]
Tayo Ogunbiyi The situation at the Lagos State University (LASU), certainly calls for urgent action among all stakeholders in the education sector. Things have gotten to such a level at LASU that one is tempted to suggest that Anezi Okoro probably had LASU in mind when he was writing his famous book: One Week One […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin Federal House Representatives, weekend, has blamed the President Gooduck Jonathan-led executive for corruption in the country, maintaining that the 7th assembly had done its best in exposing corruption. Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon Emeka Ihedioha, made the disclosure while speaking to newsmen after a delegation of members of the House of […]
Two more contestants in the on-going season five of the Nigerian Idol TV Reality Show have lost the chance to win the coveted multi-million naira show after they were evicted at the weekend. They are P.Scholes and Uloma Show anchor, Illrhmz announced their names during the weekly eviction show held at the OMG Dream Studios, […]
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri chapter has commenced an indefinite strike action over failure of the varsity authorities to meet their welfare demands. Explaining, chairman of the union, Dr. Chidi Nwadiaro, said the action by the lecturers followed inability of the management of the institution under its Vice Chancellor, […]
Madu Ezenoha Following the alleged recognition of Chinedu Nwamba by Governor Sullivan Chime as factional Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, the substantive Speaker, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odo, Friday, lambasted the governor for dividing the House. Odo was reacting to a visit by the nine alleged dissident members of the House led by […]
Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, Thursday, asked those he might have offended in the course of duty during his 2,900 days in office to forgive him. Fashola made the request in Ikeja at a programme to commemorate his 2,900 days in office and showcase his achievements in the period. The government, since inception, has […]
West African Development Bank (BOAD), Thursday, received a major financial assistance from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), as the Asian finance house presented the sum of USD 20 million to the West African bank at a ceremony in Lome, Togo. Messrs. Christian Adovelande, President of the West African Development Bank (BOAD) […]
Platform for young female entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses across Africa, the She Leads Africa, has announced the launch of its second annual Entrepreneur Showcase for the most talented female entrepreneurs across Africa and the Diaspora. Participants in the competition will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes, media features in international news […]
National Examinations Committee (NEC) of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Thursday, said that it had cancelled results of candidates involved in examination malpractices at the 2014 examinations. The examination body which disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, by Mr Damianus Ojijeogu of the Public Affairs Department, explained that the decision was taken at […]
A gunman, who reported opened fire, Friday morning, outside the College of Administrative and Business Studies in Potiskum, Yobe State, has seriously wounded 12 students, a police officer and witnesses said. Potiskum, a city repeatedly targeted by Boko Haram, has been hit by violent attacks by the Islamic sect previously, including in February when two […]
Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to aggrieved chairmanship and councillorship aspirants of the party for the forthcoming council elections in the state to follow laid-down channels in presenting their grievances rather than embark on actions that may portray them and the party in bad light. State chairman, Dr. Davies […]
The Conservative Party swept to power, Friday, in Britain’s parliamentary elections, winning an unexpected majority that returns Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. After meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, Friday afternoon, Cameron returned to his office to announce he would form a majority Conservative government. In remarks […]
Federal Government has ordered the verification and revalidation of all credentials and records of all staff in the Federal Civil Service. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi gave the directive to officials managing the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary (Special […]
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has urged governments at all levels to move to enact and strengthen the laws guiding the provision of first aid at accident scenes or public facilities. Making the call, Thursday, in Abuja, Mr Bashir Dan-Illela, National First Aid Trainer of the Nigeria Red Cross, said the government should institute clear […]
Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Health, Dr Emem Bassey, has disclosed that more than 70 per cent of pregnant women in the state patronise unskilled Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) during delivery. Bassey who said this, Thursday, in Uyo while inaugurating a Technical Working Committee to develop a framework for integrating the activities of TBAs into the […]
The Enugu State League finals between Purple Krown FC and Farmers Best Friends (FBF) FC will now be played this Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The match, originally scheduled for April 26, was postponed indefinitely to pave the way for the premier league match between Rangers FC of Enugu and El-Kanemi Warriors of […]
Manchester United coach, Louis van Gaal has revealed he did not want to move for Memphis Depay before the end of the season but claimed he was forced into doing so to avoid Paris Saint-Germain beating Manchester United to his signature. On Thursday United announced the signing of the 21-year-old Holland international from PSV for […]
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has resumed admissions for qualified candidates seeking graduate degrees and diploma in the School of Business & Entrepreneurship (SBE). The programmes are: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration; Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration, and the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). Lectures […]
Federal Government has constituted a committee to screen certificates obtained by Nigerian students who studied abroad, according to the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Julius Okojie. Okojie who made this known while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after the presentation of licences to two new private universities on Thursday in Abuja, said the […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos, Thursday, struck out a suit filed against the Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose along with 13 other defendants by the 19 All Progressives Congress members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. In dismissing the suit, Justice Saliu Saidu also awarded a cost in the sum of N100,000 against […]
All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to call his aides to order in order to prevent them from overheating the polity over ‘their incautious statements, especially relating to the transition of power.’ In a statement issued in Abuja, Thursday, and signed by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party […]
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, has responded to calls by the South West caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as the PDP Governors’ Forum for him along with other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party tostep down. Leading the call for Mu’azu’s resignation […]
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Dutch international forward Memphis Depay from PSV Eindhoven, the Premier League giants announced, Thursday. “#mufc has reached an agreement with PSV Eindhoven and Memphis Depay for the player’s transfer, subject to a medical,” United announced on their official Twitter account. “Pending the successful completion of the […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin Staff of the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), Thursday, asked the Federal Government to reverse the alleged sale of one of the nation’s priced oil wells, OML42 to some individuals in the country. This is as they threatened to shut down the entire flow stations in the country if their demand if […]
