Ondo suspends operation of free shuttle buses for students
Says they are under maintenance — Govt Dayo Johnson – Akure Indications emerged that the Ondo state government has suspended the operation of the free shuttle buses for public secondary school students introduced by the immediate past administration in the state. For the second week running after resumption for the 2019/2020 second term, the students […]
Britain summons Iranian ambassador for detention of diplomat
The British government has summoned Iran’s ambassador to London over the “unacceptable” arrest of the British ambassador to Tehran, who attended what was advertised as a vigil for last week’s Ukrainian plane tragedy. “I would say this was an unacceptable breach of the Vienna Convention and it needs to be investigated. “We are seeking full […]
26 killed in rain, snow-related incidents in Pakistan
Heavy rain and snowfall, on Monday, continued to wreak havoc by disrupting daily life in different areas of Pakistan, killing at least 26 people in the last 24 hours, local media and officials said. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Balochistan Pakistan’s South-West Balochistan province is the worst hit by the torrential rain […]
Late presentation, dearth of facilities affect cancer management — Expert
Dr Abia Nzelu, the Executive Secretary, Mass Medical Mission (MMM), a non-profit organisation, identified late presentation
and the lack of medical facilities as major challenges facing the management of cervical and ovarian cancer in the country.
MURIC: Buhari’s daughter flying private jet, message to lazy female Nigerians
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has thrown its weight behind Hanan Buhari use of the presidential jet, claiming it sends a strong message to Nigerian girl-child to eschew laziness. MURIC was responding to the recent social media criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan use of the presidential jet on her trip to Bauchi. Hanan […]
NSE gets SEC’s nod for final stages of becoming a public entity
The Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE has gotten the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC’s final clearance to proceed to the final stages that will transform the Exchange to a public entity, otherwise known as demutualisation process.
Osinbajo hails Ganduje for toeing the path of FGN in infrastructural projects
By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has hailed governor Abdullahi Ganduje for toeing the steps of the federal government in infrastructural development. The VP was in Kano to commission multi billion naira projects in different parts of the city and to lay foundation stone for the construction of the biggest Cancer […]
Today In History: Congress changes US flag to 15 stars & 15 stripes
1794 Congress changes US flag to 15 stars & 15 stripes: The Flag Act of 1794 (1 Stat. 341) was signed into law by President George Washington on January 13, 1794. It changed the design of the flag to accommodate the admission into the Union of the states of Vermont and Kentucky. It provided for […]
Woman in court for allegedly defrauding lover of N3.3m
A 34-year-old businesswoman, Stella Ezeufoh, who allegedly defrauded her lover of N3.3. million on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Ezeufoh, who resides in Dopemu, Lagos, with obtaining money under false pretences and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Ezekiel Ayorinde , alleged that the defendant committed the offence on Nov. 30 […]
Fate of six govs hanging, as sick justice forces S-Court panel to adjourn
Fate of six Governors is currently hanging in the balance, as the Supreme Court, on Monday, abruptly adjourned 13 appeals that arose from governorship elections that held in the states on March 9.
Cleric says more needs to be done on corruption, insurgency
Most Rev. Markus Anfani, the newly-elected Archbishop of the Anglican Communion, Jos Province, has lauded Federal Government’s efforts towards fighting corruption and insecurity, saying that more needed to be done.
Governor Wike inaugurates Rivers State Ease of Doing Business Council
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has inaugurated the Rivers State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC), with a charge to the council to improve the investment environment of the state. Inaugurating the Council at the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Wike said that the council is critical to the economic development of […]
Unilorin don invents dual mode temperature controlled machine
Dr Abiodun Ajijolakewu, Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, has invented a ‘Double Decker Dual-Mode Temperature Controlled Incubator Shaker’. This is contained in the University of Ilorin Bulletin, issued on Monday. The machine was designed to add more value to research endeavours. The machine is programmed to mix […]
No teachers recruitment in Edo in 10 years ― Commissioner
Mr Jimoh Ijegbai, the Edo Commissioner for Education, said the state had not recruited teachers for its public schools in the last 10 years. Ijegbai stated this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Benin. “In this state, for over 10 years, teachers were not recruited into our schools. “It did not start with this […]
Resident doctors at FMC, Abuja embark on strike over non-payment of arrears
Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, embarked on a three-day warning strike over non-payment of shortfalls in their salaries. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decision of the doctors to embark on the warning strike was agreed upon at its emergency congress held on Monday. NAN also reports […]
Imo rerun, supplementary poll holds January 25 — REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed January 25, 2020, for the court ordered rerun and supplementary election in Imo State, for the Okigwe/Onuimo/Isiala Mbano federal constituency.
