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Osun Council of Obas urge FG, ASUU to end ongoing strike
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Council of Obas has called on the Federal Government to bring an end to incessant faceoff with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The traditional rulers who expressed grave concern over the imbroglio noted that the development is giving the education sector a serious setback. The council, at the end of its monthly meeting…
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NRC announces completion of bombed Kaduna-Abuja rail repairs
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the completion on repairs of the Kaduna-Abuja train tracks which was bombed by terrorists on March 28. This was disclosed in a statement released by NRC on Thursday. “In our concerted efforts at restoring the AKTS tracks corridor for resumption of service soonest, please note the latest updates: the connection of the AKTS…
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UK declares IPOB terrorist organisation, says no asylum for members
The government of the United Kingdom has finally declared the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation. It also rescinded its earlier decision to grant asylum to persecuted members of the group. The new development is contained in the policy update of the UK Visas and Immigration office released in May 2022. “IPOB is proscribed as a terrorist…
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Buhari approves FG takeover of Ebonyi medical university
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the takeover by the Federal Government of the University of Medical Sciences, Uburu Ebonyi State as a federal medical institution. According to a statement signed by Femi Adesina, special assistant to the president on media and publicity, the takeover was approved in response to a request by Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi during the…
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Igbo traders to Sanwo-Olu: we want you again
•Endorsement a vote of confidence in our Greater Lagos effort – says gov An amalgamation of Igbo traders across 58 major markets in Lagos State, on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, endorsing his second term bid. The traders, under the aegis of Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, said although Sanwo-Olu had not formally…
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Jonathan remembers Yar’Adua 12 years after death
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described his late boss, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a selfless leader and peacemaker. Jonathan said this in a personal tribute he wrote to Yar’Adua who died in office as Nigeria’s president on May 5, 2010. He said the late Yar’Adua was a “soldier of truth, committed to justice, equity and other democratic virtues.” “Twelve years…
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PHOTO NEWS: UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in Nigeria
President Buhari received in audience, United Nations Secretary General. Mr. Antonio Guterres at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday.
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Lekki Deep Seaport game changer, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the Lekki Deep Seaport as a game changer in the maritime sector, with the capacity to turn Nigeria into a shipping hub, boost the economy and create jobs. The minister made the remarks on Wednesday in Lekki, during a media tour of the deep seaport, located 65 kilometers East of…
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Don’t fall for Buhari’s deceits, Nigeria on the precipice, Yoruba group tells visiting UN Sec Gen
Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof Banji Akintoye has advised visiting United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres to see the facts on ground in the country by himself and not fall for President Muhammadu Buhari’s deceits. Akintoye said this in a statement signed by his Media and Communications adviser, Maxwell Adeleye. According to him, Guterres must resist attempts by the Buhari…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu visits Buhari
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was at the Presidential Villa to see President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday evening.
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