April 14, 2024
Ondo Monarch Dies Few Months After Installation
The Olojoda of Oda kingdom in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Julius Ajayi Adewumi Omomo, Okunbadejo II, has joined his ancestors. The monarch passed on at the age of 83 years. It was gathered that Oba Omomo who was installed on May 30, 2023, following the passing of his predecessor died […]
Military destroys illegal refining sites, boats in Rivers
The air component of Nigeria’s military’s special task force, “Operation Delta Safe’’ bombarded several illegal oil refining sites and other bases of economic saboteurs in Rivers on Friday and Saturday. Director, Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force, AVM Edward Gabkwet, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the air strikes diminished the capabilities […]
FRSC Speaks on Recruitment Exercise
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned potential job seekers against falling victim to scammers, saying the agency is not recruiting. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Mr Jonas Agwu, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Agwu said that the clarification became necessary following desperate efforts by […]
Labour submits fresh proposal, demands N615,000 as minimum wage
Organised labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has submitted a fresh proposal to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the country. Sunday PUNCH quotes a source as revealing that the new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations by […]
We’ve arrested personnel involved in interrogating late Abia hotel manager – Military
On Sunday, the Nigerian military announced the arrest of personnel implicated in the interrogation that resulted in the death of Achimugu James Etubi, section manager of Hotel Royal Damgrete in Umuahia, Abia State. According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Acting Director of Defence Information, preliminary investigations are underway to determine the true cause of Etubi’s […]
Traditional ruler’s son, three others killed in violent clash in Bauchi
A violent clash marred the recent Sallah celebration in Bauchi, resulting in the death of at least four individuals, including the son of a traditional ruler. Reports indicate that the clash erupted between two local security factions: the Yan Ba Beli, an armed group combating banditry, and a contingent of hunters accompanying the District Head […]
Majority of Rivers schools dilapidated, says Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, emphasized the commitment of his administration to address the challenges facing the educational sector in the state. He made these remarks during a thanksgiving service organized by the Okrika Local Government Area chapter of the ‘Simplified Movement’ to celebrate his victory at the Supreme Court. Represented by Awajinombek Abiante, the […]
Ondo APC group wants transparent gov primary
The G30 Group, a political faction within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, is optimistic about the upcoming party primary, expressing confidence that it will proceed smoothly without interference from the national leadership. Scheduled for April 20, the primary will involve all 16 aspirants who underwent screening in Abuja. Addressing the screening […]
Reconstitute UDUS Governing Council, ASUU begs FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto chapter, has called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency reconstitute Governing Council for the institution. The union said the dissolution of all governing council by the Federal Government was a violation of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act by the government. A […]
JAMB, police warn against scam websites
The Nigeria Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have issued a warning regarding the proliferation of fake websites targeting candidates applying for the upcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be conducted nationwide. At a joint press conference held at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, the Force Public Relations […]