Govt says 57 , 000 out of 71 , 700 lecturers in Nigeria already on IPPIS FG only paying those lecturers intimidated to join govt ’ s platform – Union The Federal Government on Sunday criticised the Academic Staff Union Universities , saying issues concerning seven -month strike by the union were confusing .The Minister […]
Continue ReadingThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has queried the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, over alleged diversion of funds the Federal Government provided for COVID-19 palliatives.In a statement on Sunday by its spokesman Kola Ologbondiyan, the party accused the minister and some Federal Government officials of cover-up in the […]
Continue ReadingNovember 2, 2020 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has again warned the general public that the use of Sniper and other brands of “Dichlorvos” (DDVP) in the preservation of foodstuffs has health implications that can lead to death.NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, reiterated the dangers inherent in the […]
Continue ReadingNovember 1, 2020 Apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said the Southeast zone is not relenting in getting the presidential ticket in 2023.The group says part of its strategy is the planned letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to that effect.Ohanaeze maintained the two top […]
Continue Reading• Govt, Labour strike dealNovember 2, 2020 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on Sunday commenced implementation of revised electricity tariffs.The revised tariffs are based on the decision of the technical committee set up to review the September 1 cost-reflective tariffs, whose implementation was temporarily halted after organised Labour threatened nationwide strike.The Committee is headed by Minister […]
Continue Reading•Allegations laughable, says govtNovember 2, 2020 A CHIEFTAIN of the Peoples Democractic Party(PDP) in Ekiti State, Mr Ekundayo Akinleye has raised the alarm over alleged attempt on his life by some gunmen suspected to be sponsored by the state government.Akinleye alleged that the arm-wielding attackers that invaded his hotel in Ado Ekiti last Saturday were […]
Continue Reading• President urges end to street protestsNovember 2, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has again urged the youth to end their street protests and work with the government to find solutions to issues that agitate their minds.The President, who spoke yesterday in Abuja at the maiden National Youth Day celebration – observed on November 1 and […]
Continue ReadingNovember 2, 2020 THE Senate on Sunday denied a statement credited to the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, that the National Assembly should be held responsible for the poor state of Federal roads in Benue State.Fashola reportedly made the statement when retired senior soldiers and “other leaders of thought” from Benue South Senatorial […]
Continue ReadingGOV. AKEREDOLU VISITS SCENE OF AKUNGBA FATAL ACCIDENT, DIRECTS CARE FOR VICTIMS Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has paid a condolence visit to the Akungba Community over the weekend accident which claimed lives of some residents of the town. Governor Akeredolu who described the incident as a tragedy sympathised with the people and […]
Continue ReadingBTO welcomes constituents to November, commiserates with Akungba community The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rep. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has condoled with the people of Akungba Akoko over the fatal accident that reportedly killed scores of people in the town on Saturday night. In his new month message, […]
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