The National Association of Academic Technologists has expressed concern over the recent 200 per cent increase in fees in federal universities, saying that it may lead to students dropping out of school. NAAT also kicked against the dissolution of Universities Governing Boards and asked the Federal Government to reinstate the dissolved boards. These among others […]
Ayo Adebanjo, the head of the Afenifere, has advised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde not to interfere with the sociocultural organization’s leadership. Adebanjo made the comment while emphasizing his support for his predecessor, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. What Governor Makinde does not know about, he should not interfere. I have no dispute with Baba Fasoranti. He […]
On Tuesday, the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja allowed as evidence President Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University academic records, as well as a variety of other papers. Tinubu presented the documents before the tribunal via his legal team, which was directed by Wole Olanipekun (SAN). In response to petitions by the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is currently being investigated by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) following the internet distribution of suspected bribery footage. In a press conference, Chairman Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado of the commission confirmed the arrest of former state commissioner Engineer Idris Wada Saleh, who is being accused of involvement in […]
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu yesterday assured President Bola Tinubu and the entire country that security agencies will accomplish the objective of securing the country as well as re-establish peace and stability. His charge came against the backdrop of the insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes that have threatened the corporate existence […]
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile, as his Chief Press Secretary. The reappointment, which was announced in a statement on Monday issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, takes immediate effect. Before his reappointment, Akosile had served as the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sanwo-Olu during his first […]
A prosecutor in Brazil fined soccer star Neymar 16 million reais ($3.3 million) for building a lake at his mansion on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro without an environmental license, authorities said Monday. Four fines were imposed by the Mangaratiba town council for “environmental violations in the construction of an artificial lake at the […]
Retired generals laid out a plan for the new service chiefs on how to address the country’s security concerns on Monday. Tinubu’s meeting with the security heads on Monday was his first known in-person interaction with them since their June 19 appointment. They include the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. C.G Musa; Chief of […]
Large consignments of petrol imported by major oil marketers are expected to arrive in Nigeria next week and are expected to force down the commodity’s price, both major and independent dealers stated on Sunday. Following the recent unification of the country’s exchange, which improved operators’ trust, crude oil refiners were currently distributing refined petroleum goods […]
Al-Nassr has unveiled Nike as its new kit manufacturer following Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in January this year. This was made known via the club’s official Twitter account on Sunday, it stated, “ We are delighted to announce Nike, as our official kit supplier for the 2023-24 season. “This deal will be activated starting from AlNassr […]
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