The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Tuesday, raised an alarm that the poor welfare conditions of lecturers in public universities is leading to the reluctance of qualified hands to take up jobs in the university system. The Chairman, University of Ibadan Chapter of the union, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, who said this in a … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered the Delta State Accountant General, Mrs. Joy Enwa, and two others to report back to the commission in the second week of January. The development is part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion state funds by former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Mrs. … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to spend roughly 72 days visiting each of Nigeria’s 36 states. Speaking during a media chat on Thursday, the former Governor of Anambra State said out of the approximately 580 days Tinubu had been in office as … Read more
Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, has sparked discussion with his New Year’s Eve sermon questioning long-held beliefs about the nature of sin in the Garden of Eden. Addressing his congregation on Tuesday, Pastor Damina challenged the notion that Adam and Eve’s disobedience stemmed from eating fruit from the … Read more
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, said his government will do more for the people of the state in 2025. This is just as he noted that the administration would embark on decisive actions that would increase Oyo State residents’ spending powers and ease the economic strains they are facing. The governor stated this … Read more
Amaimo, Imo state – An unnamed Catholic Reverend’s Father has reportedly shot a boy dead after the latter set off knockouts (commonly called ‘banger’) within the church premises. The Punch reported the incident on Thursday, January 2, 2025, stating that the killing occurred in Amaimo, Ikeduru local government area (LGA) of Imo state, during the … Read more
Labour Party Leader, Peter Obi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians the deliberate steps he intends to take to reduce inflation to 15 percent in the New Year from the current 34.6percent and not just engage in rhetoric. He also wants the president to visit each of Nigeria’s 36 states for two … Read more
Former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has clarified that Northern leaders did not outrightly reject President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, but instead sought further consultations. Shekarau, who is the chair of the League of Northern Democrats, explained that the Northern leaders’ concerns centered on the lack of public involvement when the bills were … Read more
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President who passed away on December 29, 2024. Speaking to Channels Television from his Abeokuta residence in Ogun State, Obasanjo expressed deep admiration for Carter, whom he credits as one of the reasons he is alive today. Reflecting on … Read more
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has paid a visit to Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, to commiserate with him over the loss of his son and mother. Naija News reports that Namadi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lost his son in a road crash barely 24 hours after his mother died … Read more