Ondo varsity lecturer found dead in his car
A lecturer at the Department of Earth Sciences in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo state, Dr Olatunde Adegbuyi has reportedly been found dead in his car.
First Lady’s role is unquestionable — Tinubu
Senator Bola Tinubu, the APC National Leader, says people can no longer reasonably question the role of the first lady because it affects all aspects of the society. Tinubu made the assertion at a book launch in honour of Nigeria`s first lady entitled: “AISHA BUHARI Being Different’’ at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. […]
CAPPA, Kannywood make case for smoke-free movies
A non-governmental organisation, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, and the Kannywood movie producers have made a strong case for a partnership between tobacco control advocates and movie stakeholders in northern Nigeria to checkmate the menace of smoking scenes portrayed glamorously in movies.
How I escaped death in plane crash with late Col. Wase — Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state, on Thursday, narrated how he escaped death in the plane crash that claimed the life of the former Military administrator of the state, late Con. Abdullahi Wase, and some other state government officials. The governor narrated his experience when he received on a courtesy visit, the newly appointed Nigerian […]
Lagos govt issues travel advisory for Saturday’s City Marathon
The Lagos State Government has released travel advisory for motorists and commuters ahead of this Saturday’s 6th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. According to the travel advisory issued by Titi Oshodi-Eko, Spokesperson for Lagos State Sports Commission, there will be road closures while alternative routes have been provided for 12 hours on Saturday. She said […]
4,000 Kano indigenes to join police constabulary ― Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says his administration is planning to send more than 4,000 youths to police constabulary training. The governor said this on Thursday in Kano when he received the new Commandant of the Police Academy, Wudil, CP Lawal Tanko-Jimeta on a courtesy. According to him, some youths from the state are […]
MTN plans sustainable pricing structure to solve USSD dispute with banks
MTN Nigeria yesterday announced that it has begun the formation of a long term and sustainable pricing structure for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data USSD transactions with bank channel partners.
Okowa lauds The Guardian’s contribution to nation-building
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commended The Guardian newspapers for pioneering new journalism in Nigeria.
Police arrest 3 community leaders over alleged jungle justice
The Police have arrested three community leaders in the Ikotun area of Lagos for allegedly lynching a suspected burglar.
Large number of resident doctors receiving multiple salaries ― Rep Sununu
Rep. Tanko Sununu, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services, says a large number of resident doctors working in federal institutions are receiving multiple salaries. Sununu said this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja over the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). “Let me cite an example, in the […]
Oyetola is Blueprint Newspaper Governor of the Year
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has said that he is pleasantly surprised at his nomination as Governor of the Year of the Blueprint Newspaper, saying he had no inkling that the Blueprint could find him worthy for such great honour. Speaking when the Chairman, Editorial Board of the Blueprint Newspaper, Hajia Zainab Okino, led a team to […]
3 new varsities ready for take-off — Okowa
Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, said the state government was fully prepared for the eventual take-off of the three newly created universities in the state.
Kogi Poly expels 4, rusticates 1 for examination malpractice ― Rector
The Academic Board of Kogi Polytechnic, Lokoja, has approved the expulsion of four students and rustication of one, for alleged involvement in examination malpractice and being in possession of dangerous weapons. Mrs Uredo Omale, Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of the Polytechnic, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, in Lokoja, explained that […]
UniJos promotes 25 to professor, 282 non-teaching staff to higher ranks ― Official
The Management of the University of Jos has approved the promotion of 25 of its academic staff to professorial ranks in various fields, alongside 282 non-teaching staff to higher ranks. Mr Abdullahi Abdullahi, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications of the university, disclosed this in a statement, on Thursday, in Jos. Abdullahi said part of […]
Atiku advocates increased investment in youth
Former Vice President Atiku Abubaka has advocated increased public and private investment in youth development and empowerment to break vicious circle of illiteracy, unemployment, poverty and insecurity in the nation.
Admiral escapes death, as motorist rams into convoy
A Rear-Admiral narrowly escaped death when another car driving at top speed along the Kubwa Road in Abuja veered into the Admiral’s convoy separating the Principal car from the escorts and pushing it almost into a gutter
