The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) held a meeting on Wednesday to prevent a potential strike by the union. The meeting, which took place at the Minister of Education’s office in Abuja, aimed to address the outstanding issues affecting the university system. ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, stated that the […]
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The e-commerce industry is in shock as former Konga CEO Nick Imudia is reportedly dead by suicide. According to reports, Imudia jumped from the balcony of his apartment in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday evening. Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident but did not provide further details. Friends, family, and associates of Imudia
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved his request to upgrade Ibadan Airport to international standards. The governor made this known during a courtesy visit from the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Baba Abubakar, at his office in Ibadan. Makinde expressed his administration’s focus on key
At least five members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were killed in a gun battle with police operatives in Ebonyi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when the group attacked Ishieke Police Station in a blue Sienna bus around 9:30pm. According to eyewitnesses, the IPOB members opened fire on the station, but
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In a bid to restore the peace and dignity of the Igbo Nation, the Movement of Biafrans in Nigeria (MOBIN) has embarked on a comprehensive outreach program targeting Igbo communities in Benue State. According to MOBIN, the initiative aims to reconnect with Igbo people in their ancestral homeland, who have been living in Benue State
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The Oyo State government has launched a recruitment portal for the hiring of 7,000 teachers for public primary schools in the state. The portal, which went live on Tuesday at 6 pm, is part of the government’s efforts to reduce unemployment among its citizens. According to the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education
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The group stages of Euro 2024 have come to a close, with at least 10 teams securing their spots in the Round of 16. England emerged as the winners of Group C, followed by Denmark and Slovenia. In a surprise turn of events, Austria clinched the top spot in Group B, edging out France and
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.442 billion to procure arms, ammunition, and equipment for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This move aims to enhance the agency’s anti-narcotics operations across the country. According to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the council
A small fire broke out at the effluent treatment plant (ETP) of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company in Lekki, Lagos, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred due to a leakage from a pipe, according to a worker who spoke anonymously. “It was a leakage on Pipe A13 that caused the fire. It started small:
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court’s decision follows an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forfeit the funds to the Federal Government. The EFCC had earlier secured an interim
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