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Jul

2024

SSANU, NASU Begin Nationwide Protest

SSANU, NASU Begin Nationwide Protest The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have directed their members across the country to mobilise for a nationwide protest. In a circular directed to all branch chairmen of the two unions and made available to the media in Abuja on Sunday, the unions said the protest would commence on July 9, 2024, across the state chapters of the federation, and a national protest in Abuja on July 18. The circular was jointly signed by the General Secretary of NASU and the National President of SSANU,…

Jul

2024

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President Tinubu Re-Elected ECOWAS Chairman

FGN, News Flash, World News

President Tinubu Re-elected ECOWAS Chairman President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected for another one-year tenure as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government. Tinubu, whose first tenure is to elapse on July 9, 2024, was elected by a unanimous decision of fellow Heads of Government at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority held at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday. In his acceptance speech, the President said, “I have accepted to continue to deliver on this service with the great men and women on this democratic journey, to serve our interest and build democratic values…

Jul

2024

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NELFUND Opens Student Loan Application For 36 State-Owned Tertiary Institutions (See List)

News Flash, Education, FGN

NELFUND Opens Student Loan Applications For 36 State-Owned Tertiary Institutions (FULL LIST) The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the commencement of student loan applications for 36 state-owned tertiary institutions across Nigeria, effective July 7, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement by the Fund’s management on Sunday via its official X account. According to NELFUND, the affected institutions have successfully submitted their student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System (SVS). The management urged other state-owned tertiary institutions to promptly submit their complete student data to the NELFUND SVS to ensure their students can benefit from the scheme.…

Jul

2024

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Liberian President Slashes Own Salary By 40%

Economy, International, News Flash, Politics

Liberian President Slashes Own Salary By 40% Liberian President, Joseph Boakai, has announced a voluntary 40 per cent reduction in his salary. This was disclosed in a statement shared on the website of the Liberian Government on Saturday which said the move aligned with Boakai’s commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security. This is coming days after some lawmakers arrived at the parliament in tricycles popularly known as ‘Keke’ in protest against the non-payment of funds for their vehicles by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. Boakai said the announcement reflects his determination to lead by example in…

Jul

2024

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Despite Economic Hardship, Nigerians Will Re-elect Tinubu In 2027 -APC

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Despite Economy Hardship, Nigerians Will Re-elect Tinubu In 2027 – APC The All Progressives Congress has expressed conviction that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027 despite the economic hardship and planned alliance between mega opposition parties. The lingering economic hardship resulting from ongoing reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and floating of the naira has given rise to palpable fear that Nigerians may vote out Tinubu in 2027. But the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the ruling party, Nze Chidi Duru, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said the ongoing reforms had to come into play to steady…

Jul

2024

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Federal High Court Orders Buhari’s Minister To Account For N729 Billion

Judiciary, FGN, News Flash

Court Orders Buhari’s Minister To Account For N729 Billion The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgment, has ordered Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to account for payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians for six months. The court also ordered the former minister to provide the list and details of the beneficiaries who received the payments, the number of states covered and the payments per state. The judgment was delivered last month by Hon. Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu following a Freedom of Information suit number: FHC/L/CS/853/2021, brought…

Jul

2024

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Glitteriti, Encomiums, Glamour, Razzmatazz, Poise As Udumaeze Ohafia Was Laid To Rest Yesterday

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

Glitteritti, Encomiums, Glamour, Razzmatazz, Poise In Ohafia As Udumaeze Ohafia Was Laid To Rest Yesterday. Yesterday Orie, the 6th of July 2024, Professor Emmanuel Ume Lekwa Imaga was laid to rest with his ancestors, his creator and Chukwu Okike Abiama. The ABIA State Governor Dr. Alex CHIOMA Otti OFR was ably represented by his Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu EMETU and other top government functioneries, captains of industries, business men and women from different parts of Nigeria and diaspora. The House of Rep member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, House Member representing Ohafia South,Hon. Kalu Nwoke(Etiokwe) and South East Deputy Chairman…

Jul

2024

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Igbos Share Ancestral Links With Yorubas, But Many Don’t Know – Ooni Of Ife

Arts And Culture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality

Igbos Share Ancestral Links With Yorubas, But Many Don’t Know – Ooni Of Ife Ooni Ogunwusi Enitan AdeyeyeOften compared with his predecessor, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who passed away in 2015, Oba Ogunwusi also addresses the criticism he usually faces over his more liberal social engagements and frolicking with young Nigerian celebrities. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland, is, no doubt, one of the most talked-about traditional rulers in Nigeria. In June, he spoke exclusively with PREMIUM TIMES at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on the sidelines of a ceremony announcing the 2024 Africa Fashion…

Jul

2024

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Don’t Donate Your Gratuities To Churches, Mosques – Sanw-Olu Advises Pensioners

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash, Religion

Don’t Donate Your Gratuities To Churches, Mosques – Sanwo-Olu Advises Pensioners Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has urged pensioners in the state to make wise use of their gratuities. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during the retirement benefit bond certificate presentation ceremony held in Ikeja. The ceremony was organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC). Sanwo-Olu said the state has cleared all pension backlogs with the payment of N4.46 billion to 2,000 retirees. The Lagos governor congratulated the retirees, noting that they have worked to earn the pension given to them by the state government. He advised the pensioners not…

Jul

2024

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I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Agriculture, FGN, News Flash

I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has advised Nigerian women to get involved in farming to boost food production in the country. “Earlier today, I was at my garden to tend to it and water my plants myself. I have planted seven different vegetables,” Mrs Tinubu tweeted, posting a photo of herself in the garden on Saturday. She added, “I would like to encourage all Nigerian women to join the #EveryHomeAGarden competition and get involved in farming and food production.” Mrs Tinubu’s call for women’s involvement in farming…