Taraba varsity ASUU threatens strike over poor implementation of agreement
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University chapter, on Saturday, threatened to resume its suspended strike over alleged poor implementation of the 2021 Memorandum of Action (MoA) it signed with the state government and the institution’s management. This was contained in a statement issued by the union’s Chairman, Dr Samuel Shikaa in Jalingo. The statement said […]
2023: It’s Enugu East Senatorial district’s turn to produce your successor – Enugu West tells Gov. Ugwuanyi
The people of Enugu West Senatorial District have declared that it is the turn of Enugu East Senatorial District of the state to produce the next governor of Enugu State in 2023, based on the existing rotational arrangement, which was reaffirmed by the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, during the […]
FOOTBALL: Heartbreak for Spain as Brazil seal late Olympic gold
Malcom came off the bench to claim gold for Brazil, who beat Spain 2-1 after extra time to defend their Olympic crown. Mikel Oyarzabal’s stunning effort cancelled out Matheus Cunha’s opener to force extra time at the International Stadium Yokohama. There was plenty of drama before normal time was up – Richarlison blazing a penalty over just […]
Koeman hails departing Messi, as PSG move inches closer
Ronald Koeman proclaimed Lionel Messi to be the “best player in the world” after it was confirmed the Barcelona legend will be leaving the club. Messi enjoyed an outstanding career at Camp Nou, scoring 672 times in 778 appearances, but his time with the LaLiga giants ended abruptly this week due to Barca’s dire financial situation. […]
‘Seniorman’ Iheanacho seals Community shield victory for Leicester
Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho was the hero as his late penalty gave Leicester City a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. The former City striker, who departed the Etihad Stadium four years ago, settled a generally lacklustre curtain-raiser to the new domestic season at Wembley. Iheanacho came off the bench in the 79th […]
Financial institutions need tech to innovate, boost services —CFO Autocheck
By Peter Egwuatu Mr Jide Adamolekun is the Chief Finance Officer, Autocheck Africa, a major customer of Sterling Bank Plc. He started his career in banking, industry. He worked in operations before he moved on to the telecoms industry. He fell in love with startups and joined the e-commerce platform, Konga. He held various roles there […]
$10,000, $7,000 reward for Oborodudu, Brume an insult ― Amike
“In 1984 Olympics the government offered gold medalists $60,000, silver $40,000 and bronze $20,000. I was paid $10, 000 for reaching the final of the 400m hurdles.
APC wins councillorship runoff poll in Lagos
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has announced All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr Aransiola Yusuf, winner of Agege Ward F councillorship runoff election.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Sports Ministry to foot medical bills of four athletes
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has announced that it will take up and pay the medical bills of four track and field athletes two of whom competed for Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with injuries while the other two were injured during the Games. The four athletes are Enoch Adegoke who stopped […]
Just in: Mimi Adzape-Orubibi dumps APC, leads over 80,000 followers, supporters to PDP
The Benue North East Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2019 elections, Chief Mimi Adzape-Orubibi on Saturday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP with over 80,000 teeming followers and supporters.
Troops foil 2 kidnap attempts, rescue 6 in Southern Kaduna
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have foiled two kidnap attempts at different locations within Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State and rescued six citizens.
