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Gov AbdulRazaq names Prof. Shaykh-Lukman as new KWASU VC
…CoED Ilorin to host varsity of education, others to follow By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has named Prof. Shaykh-Lukman Alade Jimoh the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University (KWASU). The appointment follows the outcome of screening of the university’s governing council where Prof. Shaykh-Lukman emerged first among the candidates. This was contained in a…
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PRP condemns alleged monetization of electoral processes in Nigeria
By Innocent Raphael The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised concerns about what it described as the monetization of the country’s electoral processes. In a statement released by Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, the party’s Acting National Publicity Secretary, on the occasion of Democracy Day, the PRP criticized the current state of Nigeria’s democracy. The statement highlighted that as Nigeria celebrates 25…
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Electricity subsidy reduced to N1trillion, says Adelabu
Government subsidy on electricity has decreased from over N3 trillion to N1 trillion, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said. The Minister spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at a public hearing on electricity tariffs, organised by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Power, Commerce, National Planning, and Delegated Legislation. According to the Minister, the introduction of Band A…
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Not only President Tinubu; anyone can miss his step – Shehu Sani
A former Nigerian lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, Wednesday, dismissed those making a fuss over the incident involving President Bola Tinubu during the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja. Sani was reacting to videos circulating on social media showing President Tinubu momentarily losing his footing as he stepped into the parade vehicle. Taking to his X…
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BREAKING: Yoruba actor, Dayo Adewunmi, alias Sule Suebebe dies
Yoruba Nollywoood actor, Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as Sule Suebebe has died. Suebebe, noted for his roles in many Yoruba language movies, passed away on Wednesday at an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan. The late actor has been bedridden due to illness for several months. Pastor Ademola Amusan of Agbala Gabriel Church, Ibadan who raised funds for his health care a…
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Nigeria’s democracy, a classical state capture, says Peter Obi
By Innocent Raphael Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticized the state of Nigeria’s democracy, describing it as a “classical state capture.” In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the former Anambra State Governor expressed concerns over the nation’s leadership and systemic corruption, which he claims have led to severe insecurity, suppression of…
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BREAKING: NASS to receive Executive Bill on minimum wage agreements, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu announced that the National Assembly will soon receive an Executive Bill that will formalise the agreement reached between the organized labor unions and the federal government. Tinubu made this announcement during his Democracy Day televised live broadcast on NTA on Wednesday, stating that this decision will be part of the law for the next five…
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Perm Sec dragged before Head of Service as sexual harassment allegation rocks Foreign Affairs Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently embroiled in a case of sexual harassment. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Ambassador Ibrahim Lamuwa, has been accused of sexual misconduct. In response, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has formally filed a complaint with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The spokesperson for the Ministry, Amb.…
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Emefiele: Court admits Buhari’s approval for Naira redesign as evidence in trial
By Innocent Raphael The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja on Tuesday admitted as evidence the approval of former President Muhammadu Buhari for the redesign of Nigeria’s currency, the Naira. This approval, dated October 6, 2022, was conveyed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under then-Governor Godwin Emefiele. The approval letter, signed by Buhari and…
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Fire razes department building at Kano Polytechnic
A fire broke out at Kano State Polytechnic’s School of Technology, destroying a departmental building. It was reported that the fire destroyed the entire Arts and Industrial Department of the polytechnic early Tuesday morning. Saminu Yusif Abudullahi, Spokesperson for the Kano State Fire Service, confirmed the occurrence. According to him, the details of the loss from the fire could not…
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