Education sector and bill on teachers’ new retirement age
By Jerome-Mario Utomi President Muhammadu Buhari, Pursuant to section 58 ( 2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), recently, transmitted to the Senate, a harmonised retirement age for teachers in Nigeria Bill 2021 for consideration. This latest move is geared towards formalising the promise made few months ago by […]
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Hoodlums attack Imo Police station, behead motorist
A motorist plying Owerri/Orlu road in Imo State, in his Siena vehicle ash colour whose identity is yet to be identified, has been beheaded by unknown gunmen with the man’s legs and hands chopped off at Okwudor junction in Njaba Local Government Area.
Abia govt raises alarm on plot by group to attack, kidnap VIPs
The Abia State Government has raised an alarm on a plot by group to foment trouble in the state by attacking and kidnapping individuals in the state. This was revealed in a press statement signed by Chief John Kalu, the Abia State Commissioner for Information. The statement reads, “Abia State Government has uncovered plots by […]
Zulum visits Marte, provides returnees with livelihood support
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday visited returnees in Garade, a community in Marte Local Government Area. The Governor provided livelihood support to enable them meet up their needs. First batch of the displaced persons who are indigenes of Marte returned from Dikwa, Monguno and Maiduguri on the 30th […]
Jesus Christ vs Paul the “Apostle”
By Simon Ifeanyi Ezeh Religion thrives on twin evils of fear and ignorance and the masses are easily the worst hit. The rich elite are not greatly affected by the ravages of religion because they’re usually well educated, exposed and given their political and economic leverages, they’re insulated from the fear and anxiety of engaging […]
Directive to reduce NYSC doctors’ allowances in Lagos, false – Commissioner
Lagos State Government has said it did not issue any directive to reduce the monthly payment of National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, doctors from N75,000 to N15,000, effective July 2021, saying “it is false and misleading.”
Stop threat of lockdown in South East Zone, VON DG counsels IPOB
The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has counselled the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against threatening a lockdown in the South-East Zone every Monday.
Adegoke fails in men’s 100m final to compound Nigeria’s Tokyo Olympics woes
Enoch Adegoke on Sunday at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo failed to deliver, as he pulled up injured in the final of the men’s 100 metres. The 21-year-old Nigerian had delighted his compatriots by storming into the event’s final earlier in the day to raise hopes for the much-awaited medal after series of disappointment […]
Lalong commends APC stakeholders for peaceful Ward Congress in Plateau
The Ward Congress of the All Progressives Congress, APC held peacefully across electoral wards in Plateau State.
Lagos records 6 COVID-19 related deaths, 519 infections in 2 days
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded six COVID-19 related deaths within two days.
Why we held parallel APC ward congress in Lagos – Group
….As APC chairman cautions against division within party By Olasunkanmi Akoni A group in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos chapter, Lagos4Lagos, has explained the reason why the group held a parallel ward congress in the state to elect officers at the local government level. Recall that despite controversy trailing the legality of conducting ward […]
