FUNAAB re-opens after unrest; students to pay for damages
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has announced the resumption of academic activities on October 3, weeks after the school closed indefinitely following students’ unrest which resulted in the destruction of properties.
FG steps up action against antimicrobial resistance
The Federal government has called for urgent and improved global awareness to the urgency of the menace of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) through strengthening knowledge, investment in surveillance and time-tested cutting edge research with capacity to expand the horizon of understanding of the scourge and dealing with it once and for all.
FG hails global endorsement of President Buhari, appeals for continuous support from Nigerians
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the ringing global endorsement which President Muhammadu Buhari received from world leaders during his recent trip to the US for the 71st session of the UN General Assembly, and appealed to Nigerians to continue to support the President.
Dariye’s defection cheering – Plateau PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau is happy with the defection of Sen. Joshua Dariye to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Chairman, Mr Damishi Sango, has said.
Police arrest 7, rescue 3 victims
The Nigeria Police, Kaduna State Command, has arrested seven armed robbery suspects who invaded Godogodo in Kafanchan Local Government Area of the state on Sept. 24.
My life, family in danger, says Ex-Rivers Assembly Leader
Dr Chidi Lloyd, a former Rivers House of Assembly member, has called on security agencies to protect his life and that of his family members that were allegedly in danger.
Clark condemns bombing of Bonny pipelines by Niger Delta Avengers
LEADER of the Pan-Niger Delta Coastal States Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark has condemned in very strong terms, the bombing of the Bonny Export( 48) inch pipeline on Friday by members of the Niger Delta Avengers.
Economic recession; a lesson for Nigeria – Obaseki
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo Godwin Obaseki says the present economic recession in the country is a lesson for Nigerians to think fast and secure a brighter future.
WHO begins search for new Director General
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has set in motion the process of electing a new Director General in to take over from the current Director General, Dr. Margaret Chan, was appointed in 2006 and will complete her second term on 30 June 2017. The new DG will assume office July 1, 2017.
Ekiti NASS hails Fayose, teachers over NECO’s first position
Members of the National Assembly (NASS) from Ekiti State have hailed the State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose on the State’s first position in this year’s National Examination Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), saying the feat was a confirmation of the governor’s total commitment to the return of Ekiti State lost glory in the education sector.
$31.4m: Patience Jonathan not above the law – Timi Frank
$31.4m: Patience Jonathan not above the law- Timi Frank
