Social Media Bill to protect minority, vulnerable groups ―  Presidency

Social Media Bill to protect minority, vulnerable groups ― Presidency

By Omeiza Ajayi The presidency has again spoken on current efforts by the federal government to regulate the social media, saying it is an attempt to protect minority and vulnerable groups rather than concerns being raised in some quarters that the Buhari administration is bent on shrinking the media space and voices of dissent. Presidential […]
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UniAbuja expels 100 students, rusticates 11 others for examination malpractices

UniAbuja expels 100 students, rusticates 11 others for examination malpractices

…3 postgraduate students among those rusticated By Joseph Erunke No fewer than 100 students of the University of Abuja have been expelled by the university’s Senate for their involvement in examination misconduct. Those expelled, according to a statement, Sunday, by Dr. Habib Yakoob, Head, Information and University Relations, of the institution, “comprise 72 undergraduate and […]

Okowa appoints ex NUJ Chairman, Chiazor as media aide

Okowa appoints ex NUJ Chairman, Chiazor as media aide

By Juliet Ebirim Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has appointed a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) Delta state council, Comrade Norbert Chiazor Special Assistant on Media. Chiazor served as director Media and strategic communication, to Hon Prince Ned Nwoko senatorial campaigns in the 2019 elections and also rallied media publicity for Nwoko’s […]

Video: Fireboy appreciates fans with a meet and greet

Video: Fireboy appreciates fans with a meet and greet

Amidst laughter, tears and goosebumps, Fireboy appreciates his loyal fans at a private rendezvous, following from the success of the release of his deputy album. At the private rendezvous, where fans had to come to meet with him; he appreciate his loyalist with share hugs, Karaokes and more. READ ALSO: Wande Coal, Fireboy, others shutdown […]

Army extends duration of special operations in S/East, S/South, others

Army extends duration of special operations in S/East, S/South, others

By Joseph Erunke The Nigerian Army said it has extended its earlier deadline for the ongoing operations in the South East, South-South and Benue State by two weeks. The ongoing special operations are Operation Atilogwu Udo 1 for South-East; Operation Crocodile Smile IV for South-South and Operation Ayem Akpatuma II for Benue State. The Army, […]

CBN slashes electronic transfer, ATM withdrawal charges

CBN slashes electronic transfer, ATM withdrawal charges

By Babajide Komoloafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed downward electronic transfer and ATM fees as well as card maintenance fees. The new charges were contained in the latest Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions just released by the CBN According to the CBN, bank customers will now pay N10 […]

Video: Boy receives ‘bonanza’ punishment for wearing camo

Video: Boy receives ‘bonanza’ punishment for wearing camo

A young man, upon being sighted by a soldier got punished for wearing a camouflage of the Nigerian Army. The young man was sighted at Rowe Parks, Yaba where he attended an event. video below READ ALSO: Police condemn killing, suicide by inspector in FCT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instablog9ja […]

Alliance for 2023 in Imo to begin after Supreme court judgement

Alliance for 2023 in Imo to begin after Supreme court judgement

By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri Alliance among Imo political leaders especially governorship aspirants will begin immediately after the supreme court decides on the Imo governorship poll. Vanguard learnt on Sunday in Owerri, that the agreed alliance was aimed at boosting political fortunes of each other. A political analyst also told Vanguard as a result of […]

Ondo 2020: I’m not at war with Akeredolu ⁠— Ondo Deputy governor

Ondo 2020: I’m not at war with Akeredolu ⁠— Ondo Deputy governor

Dayo Johnson – Akure Amidst political intrigues ahead of the 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, the state deputy governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi weekend denied the rumour of deep-rooted crisis with governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Agboola said he has not fallen out with his boss ahead of their joint ticket next year. Speaking at a praise […]

Masari, Zulum, Mohammed shine at SME Awards

Masari, Zulum, Mohammed shine at SME Awards

It was glamour at the 2nd edition of the Nigeria Small and Medium Enterprises Summit and Awards a SMESUMA’19, held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja and where Governors Aminu Bello Masari,  Katsin, Babagana Zulum, Borno, and Bala Muhammed, Bauchi, were honoured. Other recipients of awards include Dr. Charles Dokubo, Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme,  and  Dr. Mike Omotosho.

IPPIS: ASUU to support steps aimed at curbing corruption

IPPIS: ASUU to support steps aimed at curbing corruption

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has pledged its readiness to fully support any step that would eradicate corrupt practices from the university system. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, National President of the union, was speaking at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Forum in Abuja on Sunday, on ASUU’s stand with the Integrated Payroll and […]

FG seeks Akwa-Ibom support on nuclear power plant

FG seeks Akwa-Ibom support on nuclear power plant

By Harris Emanuel Nuclear Power Plant: The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) has begun awareness and enlightenment campaign on nuclear energy power project in Oku Iboku community in Itu Local government area of Akwa Ibom State. The awareness campaign has the theme “Sustainable and Reliable Energy for Economic Growth.” In his remarks, the Project Manager, […]

Police promote 40 DCPs, 98 ACPs, 485 other senior officers

Police promote 40 DCPs, 98 ACPs, 485 other senior officers

Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Sunday approved the promotion of 623 senior police officers to their next ranks. Those promoted include 40 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) who were elevated to the position of Commissioners of Police; 98 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) who were promoted to Deputy Commissioners and […]