Crisis looms in Ekiti Varsity over sack of 800 workers
Crisis is looming at Ekiti State University following the disengagement of about 800 workers by the university’s administration. Already, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has called on the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi to quickly intervene so as to prevent industrial disharmony that could affect smooth academic transition in the university. […]
Why DSS is detaining Sowore, Presidency speaks
By David O Royal The Presidency on Sunday gave reasons why the Department of State Services, DSS is detaining the convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore. While giving the reasons in a statement, the presidency noted that following Sowore’s actions, the DSS does not need the permission of President Muhammadu Buhari to do its work whenever […]
Sowore: Disband DSS now, says CDHR
THE Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, (CDHR) yesterday called for the disbandment of the Department for State Services (DSS) over the controversial re-arrest of right activist, Omoyele Sowore in a courtroom in Abuja.
Sacked Edo council chairman drags Obaseki to court
By Ozioruva Aliu Embattled chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Alhaji Aremiyau Momoh whose removal from office over alleged corrupt practices was confirmed by the State House of Assembly last week, yesterday described his removal as political and that he is going to court to challenge his dismissal which he described […]
Four things to do when one swallows poison
By David O Royal An award-winning Medical Doctor, Bobby Egemba popular known as Aproko Doctor on Twitter has suggested a few ways one can prevent further harms on the body system when a person swallows poison. Often times, people swallow poisons or eat poisonous foods unknowingly which results in serious body harm and most times […]
Falana, Odinkalu, Ozekhome, DSS to clash at Human Rights Summit
Leading human rights activists are set for a face-off with the top brass of Directorate of State Security (DSS) and Nigerian Police at the 2019 “Human Rights Summit” in Lagos. The summit which is regarded by human rights watchers as the largest gathering of such activists is usually an open event with no cost to […]
‘Downfall of man is truly not the end of his life,’ Buhari hails triumphant Joshua
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated the British pugilist of Nigerian descent, Anthony Joshua, on his victory over Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz Jnr, in Saturday night’s rematch at the 15,000-capacity Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. Joshua defeated the Mexican in a unanimous decision to regain the International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Association (WBA) and […]
Give us 13% derivation fund directly, Edo oil/gas host communities tell Buhari
Festus Ahon Host communities of Oben and Gelegele Flow Station in Edo State have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and direct that the 13% oil derivation fund for facilities in their domains be paid directly to them. The communities, which are hosts to facilities […]
Sensitise Nigerians on $29.96bn foreign loan, Expert urges FG
Dr Uju Ogubunka, an economic expert has urged the Federal Government to educate Nigerians on the importance of the proposed 29.96 billion dollars foreign loan towards boosting the economy.
Russia: What a four-year doping ban would mean
The World Anti-Doping Agency, whose executive committee meets in Lausanne on Monday, is set to punish Russia’s complicity in a state-sponsored doping programme with a new four-year ban on Russian sportsmen and women. It is likely to present more difficulties for Russian athletes wanting to compete on the world stage and for federations who are […]
WADA meet with Russia’s sporting fate in their hands
Russia will discover Monday whether they will be banished from sporting competitions, including the Olympic Games, for four years when the World Anti-Doping Agency hold a crunch meeting in Lausanne. WADA’s executive committee is expected to approve a recommendation by its Compliance Review Committee that Russia be handed a four-year suspension after accusing Moscow of […]
