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Imo lecturer in dilemma over TETfund grant
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri A lecturer in the department of Electrical and Electronics from the Imo State University, (IMSU) Owerri in Imo State, Mr Christian Obinwa Ahamaefule is presently embroiled in a N10 million Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) grant allegedly approved for him in 2012 to advance his academic learning (PhD). But a reliable source
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ASUU-LASU lauds Sanwo-Olu on appointment of Olatunji-Bello as VC
By Gabriel Dike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Lagos State University (LASU) at the weekend commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointing Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello as the 9th substantive Vice Chancellor of the 38-year-old institution. The union also applauded the Sir David Sunmoni-led Governing Council and the Senate for conducting a rancourous free selection
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Media: Communication scholars advocate alternative funding
The Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria (ACSPN) has called for alternative funding model for media organisations in the country to enhance professionalism and financial autonomy. Dr Jude Ogbodo, a member of ACSPN and lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication, Ebonyi State University, made the appeal in an interview with the News
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National Principals’ Cup: Bayelsa signs partnership to groom young talents –Dep. Gov
The Bayelsa state government has signed an agreement with Hideas Plus Limited, a sports consultancy firm, and organizers of the National Principal’s Cup competition among secondary schools in the country, to identify and groom young sports talents for the state. Speaking at the signing ceremony at Government House, Yenagoa, on Friday, the Deputy Governor, Lawrence
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Petroleum marketers suspend strike, resume operations at Enugu NNPC depot
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has suspended its strike and directed its members at Enugu depot to resume supply of petroleum products. “As a result of the intervention of higher authorities in the unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of our secretariat at Enugu depot, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of IPMAN has called
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Miyetti Allah chairman dies in the hands of kidnappers — official
Miyetti Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has announced the death of Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi, also known as Danbardi, the association’s Chairman in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The association announced this in a statement by its National Secretary, Othman Ngelzarma, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday,
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US elated over death of ISIS leader
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States, has expressed delight over the death of Adnan Abu Walid Al-Sahrawi, leader of ISIS in the Greater Sahara. The Spokesperson, United States Department of State, Ned Price, in a statement issued in Washington DC, and posted on the Facebook page of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, the United
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JOHESU threatens fresh strike, gives FG 15-day ultimatum to meet demands
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Following the expiration of the 15-day ultimatum earlier issued by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals, the umbrella body has issued a fresh notice of strike with another 15-day ultimatum to the federal government to address their demands. The decision was part of resolutions reached
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One feared dead in alleged mob attack on Delta monarch
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba One person is feared dead in an alleged attack on the convoy of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Ifechukwude Okonjo II by irate youths in Otulu, a satellite community. The victim, suspected to be one of the enraged youths, was said to
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APC National Chair: Youth group supports Sani Musa
The Nigeria Coalition for Youths in Politics (YIP) on Saturday threw its weight behind the choice of Sen. Sani Musa, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement issued in Abuja by Olusegun Oshaji, Director-General of YIP, the group’s choice of Sani is a collective decision to help sustain
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Buhari to address world leaders at UN General Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for New York, United States, to participate in the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76) on Sunday. The session opened last Tuesday, September 14. The theme for this year’s UNGA is, “Building Resilience Through Hope – To Recover from COVID-19, Rebuild Sustainably, Respond to the
Strike: JOHESU, AHPA issues FG fresh 15-day ultimatum
Regina Otokpa, Abuja Following the expiration and step down of a 15-day ultimatum to government to meet its demands or risk an industrial action, the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have issued a fresh 15-day strike notice to the Federal Government. The fresh ultimatum unanimously adopted
JUST IN: Cultists Attack Okonjo-Iweala’s Father
The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, has said he and his convoy survived cultists’ attack during their visit to Otulu Ogwashiku-Uku, Delta State where he went to offer prayers on Friday. The Obi and members of the Council of Ogwashi-Uku were said to have visited Otulu Ogwashi-Uku on September 17,
Defiant junta rejects ECOWAS pressure to let Conde leave Guinea
Guinea’s military junta said on Friday it would not bow to regional pressure and allow President Alpha Conde, detained since his overthrow on Sept. 5, to leave the country. On Friday Cote d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara and Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo paid a one-day visit to Conakry to ask coup leader Mamady Doumbouya, a
WHO’s Tedros seen running unopposed for top job despite Ethiopia snub – sources
The World Health Organisation’s chief looks set to run unopposed for a second term at the helm as tries to guide the world through its biggest health crisis in a century, sources said. However, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lacks the support of his native Ethiopia due to friction over the Tigray conflict, the sources told
Taliban morality police replace women’s ministry
The Taliban appear to have shut down the women’s affairs ministry and replaced it with a department that once enforced strict religious doctrines. On Friday, the sign at the ministry was removed, and a sign for the ministry of virtue and vice put in its place. Videos on social media showed women employees outside
Edo community elated over electricity project attracted by Rep member
Francis Ogbuagu, Benin City Members of Inikorogha, an Ijaw community of Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, are elated over an electricity project attracted by a member of the House of Representatives, Dennis Idahosa. Speaking on behalf of the community, a visibly happy spokesman of the community and ex-militant, Mr.
Ogun Assembly drags Amosun’s former aide to EFCC, ICPC over alleged N2.5bn fraud
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta The Ogun State House of Assembly Friday called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), to investigate the former Managing Director of Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation, (OPIC), Babajide Odusolu, over an alleged N2.5 billion fraud. The Assembly said Odusolu, a former special adviser to
Ondo: Deplorable Ogbese highway receives intervention
Adewale Momoh, Akure Motorists and other road users plying the Ogbese-Owo highway have now heaved a sigh of relief following the intervention of the Ondo State government to attend to the deplorable condition of the ever busy federal road. The gridlock was caused by some collapsed portions of the only major road which connects
JUST IN: Major Abducted At NDA Finally Regains Freedom
Major CL Datong, who was abducted when bandits broke into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, last month, has regained freedom. Two senior officers were gunned down in the incident which happened on August 24, 2021. On Friday night, Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Colonel Ezindu Idimah, said Datong
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