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IPPIS has devalued salaries of lecturers-ASUU President
Gyang Bere, Jos President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi said the forceful migration of ASUU members by Federal Government to the discredited Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) has devalued the take home pay of his members. He said ASUU will continue to kick against the obnoxious and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Restore military checkpoints on Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road – NUJ
Amidst worsening security situation on the Okene -Lokoja-Abuja highway, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for immediate restoration of military checkpoints on the road. The Chairman of the Kogi State council of NUJ, Alhaji Adeiza Jimoh made the appeal in a statement issued in Lokoja on Friday. He said that the incessant kidnappings …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo: APC chairman joins PDP
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ese-Odo local government area of Ondo state Samuel Olorunwa has resigned his membership of the party. He tendered his resignation letter at the party Secretariat on Friday and announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olorunwa in a telephone conversation, said he resigned …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kyari tasks new PPMC board on energy sufficiency
Uche Usim Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has charged the newly reconstituted Board of the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) to sustained all-season availability of products across the country. Mallam Kyari who made the call Thursday while inaugurating the new Board of the corporation’s downstream subsidiary at …
The Sun Nigeria.
FRSC enlightens NURTW on COVID-19 safety protocol in Kwara
The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has called on the executives of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Kwara to ensure that members of the union adhere to the safety guidelines of COVID-19. The Kwara Sector Commander, Corps Commander Jonathan Owoade, made this call at a meeting with …
The Sun Nigeria.
EFCC: Buhari approves Magu’s suspension, Umar’s appointment
Godwin Tsa Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) on Friday said the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the suspension of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. In a statement by his Media Aide, Dr. Umar Gwandu, Malami said the president subsequently appointed the EFCC …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: UCH receives N5m grant from Oyo State Govt. – official
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says it has received N5 million grant from the Oyo State Government to support the COVID-19 response in the state. The UCH spokesman, Mr Toye Akinrinlola, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Akinrinlola said that the money was a fulfillment of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plot to impeach Ondo Deputy Governor suffers setback, as Chief Judge rejects Speaker’s impeachment notice
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Attempts by the 14 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly to impeach the state Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi may have suffered a serious setback as the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu has rejected the letter sent to her by the speaker of the House, Bamidele Oleyelogun, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Updated: Buhari signs revised N10.8trn 2020 budget into law
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari in order to keep strictly with the January – December budget cycle, on Friday sign into law, the revised N10.8 trillion budget for the year 2020 passed by the National Assembly in June. He said the budget had to revised because of the effect of coronavirus on the nation’s …
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Niger APC Chieftain Urges FG To Make The Out Come of Magu Investigation Public
John Adams, Minna As Nigerians await the out come of the ongoing investigation of the suspended Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Boss, Ibrahim Magu, a Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) and former commissioner for information, culture, and tourism in Niger state, Mr. Jonathan Vatsa has urged the federal government to ensure that the …
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United, Wolves discover possible Europa League foes
Manchester United now know the pathway to glory in the 2019/20 Europa League, following UEFA’s quarter-final and semi-final draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The Reds still have to complete the job against LASK at Old Trafford in the round of 16 but, with a healthy 5-0 advantage from the first game in Linz, we can …
Buhari signs revised 2020 budget
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the revised 2020 budget into law. The signing on Friday of the N10.8 trillion budget took place at the State House’s Council Chambers. The amended budget was approved by the National Assembly in June. At the signing ceremony, Buhari said the budget had to revised because of the effect of …
Buhari signs revised 2020 budget
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the revised 2020 budget into law. The signing on Friday of the N10.8 trillion budget took place at the State House’s Council Chambers. The amended budget was approved by the National Assembly in June. At the signing ceremony, Buhari said the budget had to revised because of the effect of …
Botswana gets first test results on elephant deaths
Botswana said on Friday it had received test results from samples sent to Zimbabwe to determine the cause of death of hundreds of elephants but is waiting for more results from South Africa next week before sharing findings with the public. Wildlife officials are trying to determine what is killing the elephants about …
Anambra: Man kills son, buries corpse in compound
A middle-aged man, Christian Alisigwe from ihite Azia in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State has allegedly killed his four-year-old son, Ebubechukwu Alisigwe. Alisigwe was also reported to have buried the remains of his son in a shallow grave within his compound. Confirming the incident in a statement, the Anambra state Police …
Buhari confirms Magu’s suspension, names Umar acting Chair
It is now official: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Media Aide to Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday. He said Buhari also named Mohammed …
Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Month for June
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the month for June. The Portuguese playmaker has been an integral figure in United’s strong recent form, which culminated in a 3-0 win at Aston Villa on Thursday night as they became the first team in Premier League history to win four successive games by …
UEFA League: Man City could face Juve or Lyon with win over Madrid
Manchester City will face Lyon or Juventus in the Champions League quarter-finals if they hold on to their first-leg advantage over Real Madrid. City hold a 2-1 lead after the first leg of their last-16 tie, which was played before the coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of the tournament, reports the BBC. Draw in …
NIA, philanthropists build house for 95-year-old woman in Bayelsa
Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa As a means of making her enjoy her old age even though it didn’t come early, some members of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and some philanthropists have contributed to build a one-room modernised traditional home for Madam Tungboere Pondissse, a 95-year-old woman in Amassoma community, Bayelsa State. The Nonagenarian, …
VAR: We got all penalty decisions wrong Thursday, Premier League admits
Incorrect penalty decisions were made by the video assistant referee in all three of Thursday’s games, the Premier League has told BBC Match of the Day. Bruno Fernandes won a spot-kick which he scored in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa. James Ward-Prowse hit the bar after a disputed penalty as Southampton drew 1-1 …
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