THE Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has launched six new degree programs for the institution. Newsextra24 understands that this development was confirmed on Tuesday by the varsity’s acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Razaq Kalilu. Kalilu shared this information during his speech at the closing event of the university’s 16th …
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Hadi Sirika: EFCC To Invite Sacked Heads Of FAAN, NAMA, Others
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning to invite all the sacked Heads of agencies of the Ministry of Aviation over the failed Nigeria Air project. Newsextra24 understands that the sacked officials are being invited in connection with an ongoing investigation of a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, relating to …
Read More »Gov. Adeleke Speaks On First Lady Controversy In Osun Gov’t House
OSUN State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has set the records straight over who is the first lady of the state. He declared that the winner in the scheming for the significant position is Titilola. Titilola and Ngozi, according to reports, had continued to scheme for the position of first lady …
Read More »National Assembly Backs 18 years University Admission Age
THE National Assembly says it will come up with a robust legislation to support 18 years old as entry limit for admission into tertiary educational institutions. The Chairman, Senate Committee on tertiary institutions and TETFund, Sen. Muntari Dandutse, said this at the ongoing monitoring of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation …
Read More »Popular Nollywood Actor, Zulu Adigwe, is Dead
A report by Daily Review Online said that Uncle Zulu known on Tv as Mr B on the hit Ken Saro Wiwa’s hit Tv Series titles Bassey & Company, died on Tuesday. Zulu Adigwe, actor and singer most recently featured in the 2019 blockbuster Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. Adigwe …
Read More »How Family Of Bride-to-be, Passengers Overpowered Bandits, Seized Rifles In Zamfara
WHAT could be aptly described as self defence played out recently as the family of a bride-to-be and a group of passengers thwarted a kidnapping attempt by killing a terrorist in Zamfara State. A report by PRNigeria said that the incident unfolded when the family of the bride-to-be and other …
Read More »Oyebanji Inaugurates Ekiti Polytechnic Governing Council
EKITI State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has inaugurated the Governing Council of Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, calling for the development of a sound culture and practice that guarantee self-sustainability, self-sufficiency and efficient personnel management in the running of the institution. Inaugurating the 5-member Governing Council at the Exco Chamber of …
Read More »Dana Air Incident: FAAN Reopens Runway 18L/36R
THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations at about 8.00 p.m. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN on Tuesday in Lagos. …
Read More »Ogun Judiciary Staff Suspends Strike
MEMBERS of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Ogun on Tuesday said they have suspended their indefinite strike action which began on April 8. The union announced this through a statement in Abeokuta signed by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Adewale Adenekan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …
Read More »NCC Recognises Wole Soyinka As 1st Copyright Change Champion
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has recognised Nigeria’s Nobel Laurette in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as the commission’s first Copyright Change Champion. NCC Director-General (DG), Dr John Asein, made the declaration at the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day celebration in Ibadan on Tuesday. The News Agency Agency of Nigeria …
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