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Nnamdi Azikiwe University launches investigation into lecturer-student incident
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has launched a formal investigation into an incident involving Dr. Chukwudi Okoye of the Theatre Arts and Film Studies Department and Goddy Mbakwe, a third-year student in the History and International Studies Department. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis O., emphasized the institution’s commitment to…
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Gov Eno submits 27 Commissioner nominees to Akwa Ibom Assembly for screening
Governor Umo Eno has presented a list of 27 nominees for appointment as Commissioners and Special Advisers to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for confirmation. In a letter dated February 10, 2025, addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, the governor thanked the 8th Assembly for its cooperation and cited Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution as the…
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Power Minister brokers peace between UCH, IBEDC, ends 102-day blackout
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has successfully mediated a resolution between the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), bringing an end to a 102-day power outage at the institution. Following a three-hour closed-door meeting with IBEDC Managing Director Engr. Francis Agoha and UCH Chief Medical Director Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, the minister announced that…
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Slain Anambra Lawmaker to be buried February 15
The family of the late Justice Azuka, the Anambra State lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency, has disclosed that Azuka would be laid to rest on Saturday, February 15. According to a burial announcement signed by the head of the Azuka family, Chinyelugo Azuka, the funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Awka Road, Onitsha, followed by…
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Nigerian workers feeling heat of harsh economic realities – NLC Laments
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday lamented that the Nigerian workers are feeling the heat of harsh economic realities with the high cost of living. NLC said for government to contemplate increasing tariff on telecom, was pushing workers too far. The Labour Union lamented that most governors abandon their states and live permanently in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory,…
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JUST IN: S’Court dismisses Governor Fubara’s appeal against Rivers Assembly leadership
The Supreme Court in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. A five-member panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, issued the ruling on Monday, ordering Fubara to pay two million naira to the Assembly and its Speaker, Martin Amaewhule. The case was struck out following…
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TDF hails Tinubu’s approval of Environmental Technology University in Ogoniland
The Democratic Front (TDF), a civil society group, has commended the federal government for approving the establishment of a Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoniland, describing it as a significant step toward addressing long-standing grievances in the region. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group emphasized that the new…
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Vehicles, food stuffs burnt as tanker explodes at gas station in Niger
Many vehicles and food stuffs have burnt down as gas tanker exploded at a gas station in Sabon Wuse, Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The explosion said to have happened when a tanker was offloading gas at a gas filling station in the area. The fire was reportedly engulfed around 11pm on Saturday, burnt for hours, before…
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Governor Uzodimma inaugurates IMSUTH, IMSUBEB boards
…pledges improved healthcare and education in Imo Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the healthcare and education sectors, describing them as critical to the well-being and development of the state. Speaking over the weekend during the inauguration of the Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) Board and the Imo State Universal Basic…
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FRSC partners NANS on campaign against fake number plates
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have collaborated to campaign against the use of fake number plates by students. The partnership was sealed during a crucial meeting between the national leadership of the Association and the Corps Marshal in Abuja on Friday. The delegation which comprises of the President,…
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