The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is deeply concerned about the poor pension package for its retired members. The National President of the union, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, made the remark at a news conference in Jos on Thursday. Piwuna said that it was particularly disturbing that the …
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THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a major water supply project to serve Karu, Orozo, Kurudu, and neighbouring communities in Abuja. Speaking during the project inauguration on Thursday, Wike urged residents to support leaders who delivered tangible development, rather than those who merely engaged …
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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora not to abandon home, stressing their expertise and resources are vital for building a stronger nation. He made the call on Thursday during an interactive session with Nigerians in Japan at the Kahala Hotel, Yokohama, on the sidelines of TICAD9. Presidential …
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The Speaker, Edo House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has inaugurated a brand new 15-seater Hiace Bus acquired by the Assembly Service Commission to improve staff mobility. In a speech at the brief event on Thursday in Benin, Agbebaku commended the commission for its initiative and lauded the members of staff …
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The Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Nuhu Bamalli, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for conducting the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bamalli spoke on Thursday in Kaduna at stakeholders’ meeting and a VCR update organized by the commission. NAN also …
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The Ogun government says safety concerns informed its decision to introduce entry fees at the renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex. Free entry to the site, which began after its relaunch, will end on Saturday, Aug. 23. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by Mr Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser …
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President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on Sunday, Aug. 24. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement that the President would make a stopover in Los Angeles before proceeding to Brasília, the Brazilian capital. The trip …
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the nomination of Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval was a sequel to a meeting between the Oyo State Government delegation and Ladoja, as well as members of the Olubadan Advisory Council, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, …
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The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State The EFCC disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The commission said the suspected internet fraudsters were apprehended in a sting operation at …
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Popular Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, fondly called Naira Marley, has again denied involvement in the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, well known as Mohbad. Mohbad died at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023. Naira Marley was later accused of sponsoring several attacks on Mohbad, with many …
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