ASUU strike: We’re not happy with Keyamo over no-money comment —NANS
THE National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS,has berated the Minister of Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo,over his statement not only that the federal government would not borrow money to meet the demands of the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, but also tasking parents to beg the university lecturers to return to classrooms.
Ohanaeze expels Diri’s aide, two others over title on commissioner
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa YENAGOA – THE leadership of the apex socio-cultural organisation of Igbos, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Bayelsa State chapter, has expelled the Special Assistant to the Bayelsa State Governor on Special Duties, Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa and two others for conferring a title “Enyi Ndigbo” on the Commissioner of Education, Dr Gentle Emelah. The President […]
How Lagos is working out infrastructural recovery from EndSARS — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said residents of the state have fully come out of the trauma sustained from the 2020 EndSARS protest.
PDP postpones caucus, NEC meetings
By John Alechenu, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has postponed its caucus and National Executive Committee, NEC, meetings earlier scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. A notice of the postponement by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, on Monday, cited “unforeseen circumstances” as reason for the shift in date. He wrote, “This is […]
Chinese President condoles Cuban president over fuel farm explosions
Chinese President condoles Cuban president over fuel farm explosions
Soyinka faults Pyrates Confraternity’s video mocking Tinubu
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has dissociated himself from a video where some members of the National Association of Seadogs, NAS, also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, mocking one of the presidential candidates. In the said video, members of the Confraternity were seen during a procession dancing to an anti-Tinubu […]
Employment scandal: Nigerian lawmakers filibustering to win 2023 elections – ECOWAS
Employment scandal: Nigerian lawmakers filibustering to win 2023 elections – ECOWAS
How inmate of Owerri Correctional Centre has spent 14 years awaiting trial
By Chidi Nkwopara Two Catholic priests were stunned as they discovered a citizen in Owerri Correctional Centre, who has spent 14 years of his youthful years awaiting trial. The priests, Rev. Fr. Remigius Him and Rev. Fr. Professor Jude Onuoha, were in the Correctional Centre to celebrate their priestly silver jubilee with the inmates. Speaking […]
2023: Babachir, Dogara urged not to drag CAN to dispute
2023 : Babachir, Dogara urged not to drag CAN to dispute
Nigeria shuts embassy in Mexico, as 6 test positive for COVID-19
The Nigerian Embassy in Mexico has announced to close for seven days due to a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 which has infected six staff members of the consulate.
22 million Kenyans to elect new president on Tuesday
The Kenyan presidential election slated for Tuesday has been described as a two-horse race between Deputy President William Ruto and renowned opposition leader Raila Odinga, despite four candidates vying for the number seat.
