Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) threatens to go on strike if Federal government fails to implement their agreements after the expiration of one month utumatum given. It called on the federal government to respect the gentleman agreement reached with the union by implementing all promises made or face industrial […]
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Varsity Researchers Suspends Strike, As FG Meets SSANU, NASU
The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions has suspended its strike, which it embarked on in October, last year, over unresolved issues with the Federal Government. The union made this known in a Letter signed by its Secretary-General, Theophilus Ndubuaku, and sent to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris […]
Cultic Activity: IGP Condemns Act, As Officer In Viral Video, Identified, Arrested
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali, Baba, has condemned the unruly conduct of the Police officer caught in a viral video, singing, dancing, and brandishing a rifle in praise of a particular confraternity (cult). A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the officer […]
Danish Who Killed Wife, Daughter To Know Fate May 20
A Danish, Peter Nielsen, accused of killing his Nigerian wife and daughter, is to know fate May 20. A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, on Friday, adjourned the case till May 20, to deliver judgment in the case. Nielsen, 54, is standing trial on a two-count […]
EFCC Says It Will Work With INEC To Unravel Sources Of N100 Million APC Presidential Forms By Aspirants
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will investigate the sources of funds used by politicians to purchase nomination forms ahead of the 2023 general elections. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, in a media chat on Friday, said, recalled that Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, first announced its expression […]
Faction Of Boko Haram Group, Ansaru, Commences Recruitment In Kaduna
A sprinter group of Boko Haram terrorists’ group, Ansaru, has commenced recruitment in some communities in Birnin-Gwari Local government Area of Kaduna State. A reliable source said that the terrorists group had earlier distributed food items and other gifts to the residents to celebrate the just concluded Ramadan feast, apparently […]
Anambra Gov. Soludo, Inaugurates Social Responsibility Projects In The State
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has identified human capital development as a major player in building a greater future for the State. Governor Soludo stated this when he commissioned some corporate social responsibility projects at Capital City Secondary School and Amaenyi Primary School, both in Awka, Anambra State capital. […]
It Was a Black Saturday In Agulu As late Mrs. Onyinye Was Laid To Rest.
Tragedy struck on the 30th of April 2022 at about 2pm when unknown gunmen attacked the army check point in Agulu town hall where late Mrs Onyinye sustained injuries following a stray bullet that hit her. She was rushed to the hospital were she was confirmed dead by the doctorShe […]
Customs intercept 12 trucks of imported poisonous rice
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, of Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 7,259 bags of 50kg of foreign parboiled rice which is equivalent to 12 trucks in April.The service said 12 suspects had so far been arrested by the unit in connection with the seizure of different contrabands and others.Addressing […]
FG warns civil servants on involvement in partisan politics
The federal government on Friday, urged workers in the civil service to be guided by the provisions of the Public Service Rules as it relates to their participation in partisan politics.In a memo signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the federal government […]