THE Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Lilian Salami, was also honoured as Africa Pillar of Education for her impact on education development on the continent. According to a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire on Saturday in Benin, the awards were presented at the 1st Africa …
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THE Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has again called on the Inspector General of Police, Baba Akali, to ensure a thorough investigation of the allegations of organ harvesting and rights violations against two police formations in Anambra State. The Executive Director, RULAAC, Mr Okechukwu Nwanguma, made the call …
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LUCIANO Spalletti has won the 2023 Enzo Bearzot Award due to his incredible work with Serie A league leaders Napoli. The award, whose previous winners include Roberto De Zerbi, Roberto Mancini and Carlo Ancelotti, is given to the best Italian coach of the year, chosen by a jury made up …
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THE United Kingdom Home Office International Operations has trained no fewer than 35 officers of the Marine Command and Seaports Operations of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency in recent weeks, Newsextra24 reports. Five among the 35 trainees are currently undergoing a two-week Maritime Patrol and Tactical Coxswain training by …
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A Point of Sales operator in Abeokuta, Sulaiman Olawuyi, who became the cynosure of all eyes when it was discovered that he was charging N50 for N5,000 withdrawal, while other operators were inflating their charges, tells DAUD OLATUNJI why he decided to be sincere in his dealings with people, among other issues …
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A new US-Canada border deal meant to halt the flow of asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings has taken effect, BBC reports. Migrants caught crossing anywhere along the 3,145 mile (5,060km) border can now be sent back. Large numbers of unsanctioned crossings have been recorded via Roxham Road at the …
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The State and National Assembly Election petition Tribunal has commenced sitting in Umuahia, Abia state. The chairman of the tribunal is Justice Salman Halima while other members include Justice Mohammed Aliyu and Bello Hassan who is serving as secretary. The tribunal ruled on the motion exparte over the petition filed …
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Former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema has given the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) 48 hours to rescind its decision to suspend him. Shema disclosed this on Friday in a letter he addressed to Dr lyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to go after some outgoing governors and other public officials after May 29. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who disclosed this yesterday at the headquarters of the commission during an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, specifically said more arrests would be made …
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Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays, as part of a coordinated effort to ease circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The apex bank also confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country. This …
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