Defection of 5 govs shocking – Tukur
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, yesterday, expressed shock at the defection of five governors on the platform of the party to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring that the governors went too far by dumping the ruling party.
Teaching staff scarcity a major problem for universities (2)
Permit me to bring forward the chart published when the first part of this article was published. It summarises most of the problems associated with scarcity of teaching staff in Nigerian universities. The Federal government had taken the lead, as it should, in establishing universities over the years. President Jonathan alone added the following since 2011:
FG promotes 2,672 civil servants
No fewer than 2,672 federal civil servants have been promoted to the directorate level by the Federal Civil Service Commission. This followed the promotion examinations held for them earlier in the year.
Private sector to finance N220bn 4th Mainland Bridge
The private sector in the country is to finance the construction of the 4th mainland bridge with N220 billion.
60-yr-old driver remanded for manslaughter
A 60-year-old man, Felix Alele, was yesterday remanded in Kirikiri Prisons over alleged manslaughter.
Oando Foundation wins Africa Oil and Gas education CSR Award
Oando Foundation, an independent charity launched by Oando Plc, has won the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative award at the 2013 Africa Oil & Gas Awards in recognition of its continued commitment to improving the learning environment in public schools across the nation.
