Nigeria needs new constitution to progress – Tunji Abayomi

Human Rights Activist and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Dr. Tunji Abayomi has expressed concern over the 1999 constitution, saying a new constitution for the country had become imperative for Nigeria to progress.In an open letter to the Political Leaders of Nigeria titled: “What we need, What needs […]

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Goodluck Jonathan, Governors, Lawmakers and Others Hail Kingsley Kuku @52

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has hailed Dr. Kingsley Kuku on the occasion of his 52nd birthday anniversaries. The immediate past president of the country joined a host of other important personalities to eulogize the former Special Adviser to the President (Niger Delta Affairs) and former Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Kingsley Kuku who he described […]

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ASUU begins four-week rollover strike, govs oppose action in state varsities

Friday Olokor, Grace Edema, Deborah Tolu-Kolawole, Ikenna Obianeri, John Charles, Matthew Ochei, Olaide Oyelude, Raphael Ede, Amarachi Orjiude, Daud Olatunji and   Abiodun Nejo 15 February 2022 Kindly share this story:  The Academic Staff Union of Universities on  Monday began  a four-week strike following the Federal Government’s failure to meet its demands. The National President […]

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NANS threatens nationwide protest as ASUU declares fresh strike

Kayode Oyero 14 February 2022 Kindly share this story:  The National Association of Nigerian Students on Monday condemned the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. NANS President, Asefon Sunday, in a statement, expressed “great disappointment” at the “comprehensive and total” four-week strike declared by ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, on Monday. […]

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Osun Guber: Aregbesola Moves Against Oyetola, Declares Support For Adeoti 

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has declared support for former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti as next governor of the state. The former governor of Osun State, said the present administration has deviated solely from the true tenets of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Aregbesola disclosed this on Monday in Ijebu […]

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Drug business: Police tackle NDLEA, agency detains Abba Kyari, four others

Our Reporters 15 February 2022 Kindly share this story:  The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, accused some officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, of being on the payroll of some international drug barons barely hours after the NDLEA declared the suspended Commander of the Police Intelligence […]

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Ekiti teenagers land in prison over alleged attempt to kill sex worker

Abiodun Nejo 14 February 2022 Kindly share this story: An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate’s Court, Ado Ekiti, has remanded two teenagers, Oluwatimilehin Afolabi (19) and Kehinde Mustapha (19), in a custodial centre for allegedly attempting to murder a 23-year-old lady. They were arraigned on one count of attempted murder. The charge read, “The defendants, on […]

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Anxiety as ASUU makes decision on strike Monday

Grace Edema 14 February 2022 Kindly share this story: The Academic Staff Union of Universities is expected to come up with a decision on whether to embark on fresh industrial action known on Monday (today). Members of the union’s National Executive Council have been holding marathon meetings   since Saturday. Members of NEC, including ASUU leaders […]

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Fuel sells for N400/litre in Abuja, others, scarcity persists in Lagos

Okechukwu Nnodim and Tunde Oyekola 14 February 2022 Kindly share this story:  • Marketers still struggling to return adulterated petrol to NNPC • Corporation pleads for patience, says fuel queues will end soon Residents of Abuja and neighbouring states of Niger and Nasarawa are still facing tough times sourcing for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly […]

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