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Jun

2024

Again, FG Appoints Governing Councils, Boards For Tertiary Institutions

Again, FG Appoints Governing Councils, Boards For Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government has reconstituted the Governing Councils and Boards for the 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Some weeks back, the Federal Government released a list of members of the reconstituted governing councils but the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other stakeholders kicked against it over allegations of lopsideness. This prompted the withdrawal of the list for review. But in a Friday statement, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) released another list containing members of the governing councils. “President Bola…

Jun

2024

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IGP Suspends Special Promotions, Lobbying In Police Force

News Flash, Security

IGP Suspends Special Promotions, Lobbying In Police Force The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has suspended special promotions within the Force with immediate effect. The police boss made this known while decorating newly promoted top officers of the Police Force held in Abuja on Friday. He condemned some officers who lobby for special promotions, noting that henceforth, anyone recommended by politicians and influential personalities in society would be disciplined. Egbetokun also said when the need arises for any officer to be promoted specially, the issue will be handled by the police management. He also banned undue soliciting for posting,…

Jun

2024

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FGN Declares 2-Day Public Holidays For Eid-ul-adha

FGN, News Flash, Religion

FG Declares 2-Day Public Holidays For Eid-ul-adha The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. According to a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and the Diaspora on this occasion. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to continue embracing the values of peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @ 70

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI CONGRATULATES NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA @70 Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent heart-felt congratulations to the President of World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her 70th birthday. Governor Otti, in a goodwill message on behalf of himself, family, government and people of Abia State, felicitated with the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on attaining the landmark age of 70. "On behalf of my family, government and good people of Abia State, I wish to offer our congratulations to you on this auspicious day of the 70th anniversary of your…

Jun

2024

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Policemen, Armed Robbers Die As Security Agents Foil Bank Robbery

Crime, News Flash

Policeman, Armed Robbers Die As Security Agents Foil Abuja Bank Robbery Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command and their military counterparts on Thursday repelled an attack on a branch of First Bank Plc and a police divisional headquarters located in the Abaji Area Council. The armed robbers were said to have attacked both the bank and police divisional headquarters simultaneously on Thursday. The armed robbers numbering 15 were said to have attacked their targets with dynamites. However, security forces who were mobilised to the scenes engaged the criminals in a fierce gun duel, leading to the death of…

Jun

2024

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Youths Set Ablaze Nigerian Pastor’s Houses Over Alleged ‘Fake Prophecy’

Crime, News Flash, Religion

Youths Set Ablaze Nigerian Pastor’s Houses Over Alleged ‘Fake Prophecy’ Irate youths in Agharoza village, Iboko community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, reportedly demolished and set ablaze their kinsman’s houses over alleged fake ‘prophecy’. The youths also burnt his other valuable property and destroyed his yam barn and farms. The youths carried out the dastardly act following a prophecy by a prophet, who is simply identified as Prophet Ubadimma. The youths claimed that according to Ubadimma’s prophecy, the victim was responsible for the backwardness and other misfortunes prevailing the community. An indigene, Nwota Gabriel, told Vanguard that…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Meets With Defence Chief, Gen Musa

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI MEETS WITH DEFENCE CHIEF, GEN MUSA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting provided Governor Otti the opportunity to brief the Defence Chief on the security situation in Abia as well as thank him for his support in the State government's effort to ensure the security of lives and property in the State. Images below show Governor Otti during his visit to General Musa. KAZIE UKOChief Press Secretary to the GovernorAbia StateGovernment House,…

Jun

2024

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Minimum Wage: FG Warns Of Mass Sacking As Labour Disowns Agreement

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

Minimum wage: FG warns of mass sacking as Labour disowns agreement The Federal Government on Wednesday admonished organised Labour to consider the broader economic implications of its push for an unrealistic higher national minimum wage. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who handed down the admonition, hinted that the N250,000 minimum wage demanded by labour could undermine the economy, lead to mass retrenchment of workers and jeopardise the welfare of Nigerians. However, the labour unions refuted President Bola Tinubu’s claims during his Democracy Day broadcast on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached on the new national…

Jun

2024

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Minimum Wage: I’ll Approve What Nigeria Can Afford – President Tinubu

Economy, Labour, News Flash

Minimum wage: I’ll approve what Nigeria can afford – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said that he would approve a new minimum wage that the government can afford. The President said this on Wednesday at a dinner to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken Democracy in Abuja. Tinubu thanked those who stood by him over the years, promising Nigerians that he won’t depart from the tenets of democratic governance. “I have to celebrate with you my dear brother, Senate President, Deputy Senate President,” he said, adding that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Jibrin Barau would soon get an…

Jun

2024

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Nigeria Is Poor, Elected Officials Should Earn Minimum Wage – Soludo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Nigeria Is Poor, Elected Officials Should Earn Minimum Wage – Soludo Governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo has called for elected officials to start earning minimum wage, highlighting the urgent financial crisis facing Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday at a special edition of The Platform, an event organized by The Covenant Nation to promote national development, Soludo emphasised that Nigeria is financially strained. The event coincided with the celebration of Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. Soludo pointed out that Nigeria’s economic woes are exacerbated by the extravagant lifestyles of government officials, which are sustained at the expense of the nation’s…