By Taye Obateru Jos — Plateau State University, where academic activities were suspended since 2007, might reopen soon following a commitment by the state government in this regard. The commitment to re-open the university “within a reasonable time” was part of the out of court settlement between government and former workers of the university led […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young KOGI —  THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has petitioned  the Defence Minister and the Inspector-General of Police over alleged use of armed solders and policemen by the owners and management of Obajana Cement Company Plc, Kogi State to settle industrial dispute with organised labour. A petition by the General Secretary of NLC, […]

By Chinyere Amalu ABUJA—The Federal Government has reviewed the 1999 mental health policy responsible for regulating the practice and management of mental health in Nigeria. The review would enhance the provision of access and appropriate care for people who have mental health disorders in Nigeria and also make adequate provisions for its implementation in the […]

By Emmanuel Aziken ABUJA—Senator Yisa Braimoh (PDP, Edo North) has predicted the imminent reconciliation between erstwhile Chairman of the PDP’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih and former governor of the defunct Bendel State, Dr. Sam Ogbemudia. Reacting to Ogbemudia’s absence at weekend’s Edo PDP rally in Benin, Senator Braimoh affirmed that Dr. Ogbemudia, being […]

GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan has warned his commissioners and other office holders against organizing elaborate parties in commemoration of his birthday. He advised them to rather channel such funds to improve the lives of less-privileged ones in the society.