Doctor’s strike: FG, NARD’s absence stalls case
The absence of the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD) in the National Industrial Court, on Wednesday prevented the matter from proceeding. The suit seeks to challenge NARD for embarking on strike from Aug. 2 to Sept. 17, 2021 was slated for hearing in Wednesday’s proceeding. The court presided over […]
Abba Kyari: Our officers not involved in 25kg cocaine deal, says NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Wednesday, said that it has no reason to shield anyone who may be indicated in the course of the ongoing investigation of a 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang headed by DCP Abba Kyari. The agency in a statement by its Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said it remained committed […]
Kanu trial: DSS obeys court order not to block court premises
The Department of State Services, on Wednesday, complied with the advice of a Federal High Court, Abuja, not to block the court premises and environs ahead of the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to reports the trial judge, Binta Nyako, who fixed today’s sitting at […]
We All Have A Role To Play In 2023
Yusuf Ishaku Goje 2023 will be a defining moment for this great but troubled country. No doubt we are at a crossroad. The excessive desperation of our political elites signifies the implosion waiting to happen. If this is not managed constructively it will spillover – thereby making the current bad economic and social situation worse. […]
Reps urge FG to compensate families of students killed by customs in Ogun
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to compensate the families of three students killed at Ihunbo Community in Ogun by men of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kolawole Lawal (APC-Ogun) on Tuesday in Abuja at the floor of the house. The house also demanded […]
Cambridge Varsity sets to return another looted artefacts to Oba of Benin Saturday
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, will on Saturday take a physical possession of another two bronzes from Cambridge and Aberdeen in the United Kingdom. This is contained in a statement issued by Frank Irobor, the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, on Tuesday in Benin. Irabor said that the British High Commissioner to […]
Nigeria records 75 COVID-19 Infections in 8 states – NCDC
Nigeria on Monday reported 75 new COVID-19 cases in eight States, bringing the total infections to 254,091. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on Tuesday morning. The centre also said that there was no virus-related death. The NCDC said Lagos state reported 28 infections, followed by Akwa Ibom with 18 and Ondo reported 10. […]
FG appoints principal officers for 4 new tertiary institutions
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of principal officers for the four newly established universities in the country, this is Inline with extant rules. The Federal Ministry of Education made the announcement in a statement to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday through its Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ben Goong. According to the […]
Fuel crisis may have adverse effect on inflation, says Statistician-General
Mr. Simon Harry, the Statistician-General of the Federation, says the present fuel crises being experienced across the nation may have adverse effects on inflation rate. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at a media conference to announce the January 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI). Harry said that the fuel crisis would create an artificial shock […]
Buhari departs Abuja for EU-AU Summit in Belgium
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) would depart Abuja for the European Union-African Union Summit set for Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday. This was disclosed by the Personal Assistant of the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, through his Twitter handle. “President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja today to join European and other African leaders […]