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Nigeria has had over 720 Vice Chancellors since 1960
The Secretary-General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, has disclosed that over 720 individuals have held the position of vice chancellor in the Nigeria University System (NUS) since 1960, and 38 out of them have been women. Prof Ochefu disclosed this in Abuja at an event to unveil the
Tinubu’s certificate: Setting the records straight
By Tunde Rahman FormerVice President and roundly defeated presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was a pitiful sight to behold on Thursday at the Shehu Yar ‘Adua Centre, Abuja as he sat like a wreck after addressing what he called a world press conference. He had gone on a wild goose chase to the United States
Mentally-ill man kills eight in Adamawa
A mentally-ill man has gone on the rampage, killing nine people and injuring several others at Kate-Gamji community in Libbo Ward, Shelleng Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The man identified as Ali Denham reportedly used a dagger to attack some residents Wednesday night, killing eight persons and injuring three others, before some people eventually lynched
Police give full account of how Mohbad died
The Lagos State Police Command has given an update on the incident which led to the death singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. Mohbad died under controversial circumstances last month and there have been allegations and counter-allegations on his death. Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had ordered a probe on the singer’s death. Subsequently,
Inspector, guards shot as robbers, police engage in gun duel
Suspected armed robbers on Friday engaged operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in a gun battle during a robbery operation at a hotel in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was gathered that one Police Inspector and two security guards were shot by the suspected armed robbers in the gun duel. Our
Police unveil prime suspect in Mohbad’s death
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has named an auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedemgbe, as the prime suspect in the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. Addressing the media at the state Command headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, Owohunw said a total of 26 persons, including Mohbad’s family members, had
Tribunal upholds Gov Otti’s victory
The Abia State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has dismissed the three-ground suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Chief Okey Ahiwe, seeking the sack of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party. In a unanimous judgement, the three-member panel led by justice H.T.D. Gwadah, on Friday, dismissed the
Shettima, self-taught ‘engineer’ bag honourary PhDs from Gombe varsity
The Senate of the Gombe State University has conferred honourary doctorates on Vice President Kashim Shettima, Gombe-based self-taught ‘engineer,’ Malam Hadi Shehu and five other distinguished Nigerians. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference ahead of the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th convocation ceremony
Kidnappers free remaining Ondo church members after ransom payment
The remaining worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke gan in Akure, Ondo State, abducted last Friday have been freed after payment of a huge ransom. Daily Trust gathered that the worshippers were released Thursday evening at a location in the state after a final negotiation for the ransom was reached. Recall that the
Security: That bipartisan push by Gov Kefas
By Emmanuel Bello When it comes to the issue of the security of Taraba people, Governor Agbu Kefas normally gets somewhat fanatical. He leaves no stone unturned. He is prepared to partner with anyone, go to the great lengths and expend all energies in the cause. He consider this his main forte in the scheme
Mentally-unbalanced lynched after killing nine people in Adamawa
A mentally unstable man in Adamawa State has killed nine people and injured three others. Details obtained Friday evening have it that the man, Ali Denham, armed with a bow and arrow, went wild against his victims. Sources said the incident occurred Thursday evening in Kate-Gamji, a remote community in Libbo Ward of Shelleng Local
Mentally-unbalanced lynched after killing nine people in Adamawa
Commotion erupts as male genitals allegedly vanish in Karu, environs
Karu and evirons were thrown into an uproar due to reports of male genitals disappearing mysteriously. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the past three weeks, more than 10 people in the communities reportedly lost their organs to some suspected ritualists yet to be apprehended. Some of the victims, Habib, Sanyoalu and
Commotion erupts as male genitals allegedly vanish in Karu, environs
10 million cancer cases recorded yearly in Nigeria – Gov Abdulrazaq
At least an estimated 62,000 cancer deaths are recorded annually, while 102 new cases are diagnosed in Nigeria. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq disclosed these figures at the foundation-laying ceremony of the N2.5 billion ASR Cancer and Diagnostics Treatment Facility in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday. He described the facility?donated by Alhaji Abdul ?amad Rabiu,
10 million cancer cases recorded yearly in Nigeria – Gov Abdulrazaq
Rivers United duo get Liberia call-up
Rivers United duo, Albert Korvah and Mark Theo Gibson, have been handed invitations by Liberia for their upcoming games against Libya and Morocco. Gibson is getting his maiden invitation to the Lone Stars after his exploits for Rivers United last season. Korvah will be seeking to add to his cap after making his debut for
Rivers United duo get Liberia call-up
Bayelsa guber: Nembe has rejected your lies, blackmails – APC’s Sylva tells Diri
The Bayelsa State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva, has told the state governor, Douye Diri, to allow the people of Nembe to breathe, saying the entire community has rejected all the lies he told them on Thursday during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in the area. Sylva, speaking through
Bayelsa guber: Nembe has rejected your lies, blackmails – APC’s Sylva tells Diri
Senate queries absence of substantive Auditor-General
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) has queried the absence of a substantive Auditor-General of the Federation in the last few years. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ahmed Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa State) made this known during the Committee’s inaugural meeting held on Friday. While stating the effort so far made to ensure that a
Senate queries absence of substantive Auditor-General
Ombugadu: Nasarawa govt denies attack on tribunal secretariat
The Nasarawa State Government has denied any attack on the secretariat of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT). There were reports in a section of the media that the tribunal secretariat was reportedly vandalised following the announcement of the tribunal’s verdict on the governorship election on Monday. According to the report, the attackers were government
Ombugadu: Nasarawa govt denies attack on tribunal secretariat
Ondo: APC moves to reconcile, Akeredolu, Deputy inaugurates reconciliation committee
As part of ongoing efforts to resolve the political impasse in Ondo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ordered stay of action on moves to impeach the state deputy governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The party has, however, inaugurated a reconciliation committee to end the impasse between the governor and his Deputy Speaking Friday during
Ondo: APC moves to reconcile, Akeredolu, Deputy inaugurates reconciliation committee
Court issues production warrant against Naira Marley
Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley. Naira Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud. At the resumed sitting
Court issues production warrant against Naira Marley
New minimum wage bill to get swift consideration – Senate
The Senate declared on Friday that it would give the anticipated new minimum wage bill from the executive arm of government swift consideration. Senator Diket Plang (APC, Plateau Central), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, revealed this in a statement. Senator Plang assured Nigerians that the 10th Senate and, by
New minimum wage bill to get swift consideration – Senate
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