The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has refuted reports making rounds on social media that she was attacked by the protesting students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta. Salako-Oyedele said this when the management of the institution led by the rector, Arc ‘Koye Jolaoso, paid her a solidarity visit in her…
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has reaffirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary, in compliance with a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. Addressing journalists at a world press conference in Abuja on Friday, the PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasised the party’s obligation…
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has stated it will not approve the 2025 budget estimates of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, and all other universities whose vice chancellors failed to appear for budget defence at the National Assembly.The chairman of the House Committee on University Education, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata, made this…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that those responsible for the explosion that rocked parts of Ibadan last year are currently in prison.Makinde, on Thursday, stated that the culprits are facing trial for terrorism and are presently being held in custody. The governor made these assertions in a statement signed by his Special…
Egypt has called on Israel and Hamas to implement the Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.” This is raising pressure on the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to accept the deal. Israeli has not formerly accepted the ceasefire and hostage release deal which was announced on Wednesday. Netanyahu claimed on Thursday that Hamas has “reneged”…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Thursday warned that the tax reform bills initiated by the Federal Government would undermine the operations of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, and weaken public university education in the country. This was disclosed by the Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof Timothy Namo, during an interview…
The United States has slapped Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, with a sanction, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations. The US said that al-Burhan has thwarted every effort to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes. This is coming barely…
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of 10 individuals in a tragic accident in the Okete community, Ohimini Local Government Area of the State. The unfortunate incident occurred early Thursday when a truck crashed into a building, claiming the lives of no fewer than ten people. In…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has advocated a multi-faceted approach with intelligence-driven strategies in combating drug abuse. Otti spoke on Thursday when he received a delegation of the new State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nnadi Wilfred, in Nvosi in the Isialangwa South Local Government Area of the state. He frowned at the evolving…
TO save public higher institutions in the country from the heavy burden of high power tariffs usually slammed on them by power distribution companies, President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will soon start installing solar panels in the institutions. He stated this during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka,…
