1,000 UNIZIK staff protest alleged misappropriation of N1bn for salaries
Over 1,000 staff members of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, employed between 2019 and 2020, staged a protest over the non-payment of their salaries, alleging that N1 billion allocated for personnel costs was misappropriated by the institution's management.
GEF, UNDP, REA seal deal with developers to deliver 23 mini-grids for $5.9m
The Rural Electrification Agency, REA, and the Global Environment Facility, GEF, supported by the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, have signed an agreement with 18 renewable energy developers for the deployment of 23 mini-grids across the country at the cost of $5.91 million.
Three buses with freed Palestinians arrive in Gaza’s Khan Yunis
Three buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a ceasefire deal arrived in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis on Saturday, an AFP correspondent reported.
Ned Nwoko’s defection will revolutionise Delta political landscape — Cleric
Nwoko on Friday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), after weeks of speculation surrounding his membership of PDP.
Customs seizes contraband with DPV of N77.4m in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has seized illicit goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N77.476 million in Ogun between Jan. 1 and Jan. 27.
XEJet boosts Abuja-Lagos flight frequency
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s premier all-business-class airline, XEJet, is expanding its premium flight schedule, offering travellers more flexibility while maintaining the comfort and exclusivity that define its service. Starting February 3, 2025, XEJet will introduce additional daily flights between Abuja and Lagos to ensure seamless travel for business and leisure passengers. The updated schedule provides […]
US-based Nigerian woman, Abayomi Whint, becomes judge
Abayomi Whint, a Nigerian woman based in the United States, has been sworn in as a judge for the Kings County New York Civil Court.
Delta: Ex – Legislative aide to Reyenieju, Ofuyaekpone joins APC
Former Legislative Assistant and ex – Personal Assistant to Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, Comrade Tuoyo Ofuyaekpone, on Friday January 31, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Comrade Ofuyaekpone, who’s a grassroots mobiliser and fashion designer, said the PDP has failed youths ” as the party has blocked every avenue for the […]
OML 30 landlords demand 60yrs lease payment from Heritage Energy
The oil families and landlords of Oil Mining Lease, OML 30, operated by Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd, have demanded immediate payment of over 60 years lease owed by the company without further delay. Rising from a meeting attended by over 100 community representatives, at Coral Govinar Hotel, Ughelli on 30th Jan, 2025, the OML […]
2027: North Central won’t go into alliance with North-East, North-West – APC Forum
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The North Central Forum of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that the zone would not go into alliance with the North-East and the North-West geopolitical zones ahead of the 2027 general election. The position of the forum came amidst speculations that ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, former governors of […]
No labour issues over IOCs’ divestment —PENGASSAN
Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has expressed excitement over seamless divestment of international oil companies, IOCs,
