April 16, 2024
UNIJOS dental students protest delayed accreditation, lecturer shortage
Students from the Faculty of Dental Science at the University of Jos staged a protest on Monday, expressing frustration over the delayed accreditation of their programs by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. The main grievance cited by the students was the shortage of lecturers in the faculty. Brandishing placards with messages such as […]
Israel demands diplomatic sanctions against Iran
The Israel government has intensified efforts to counter Iran’s aggressive actions by calling on 32 countries to impose sanctions against the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and their missile program. This move follows Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel, which occurred late on Saturday. Iran utilized over 300 drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles in retaliation for […]
Court orders man’s arrest in domestic violence, child neglect case
The Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Itoro Monday Uko in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state for contempt of court. Itoro Uko allegedly deserted his wife and two-year-old daughter in the village to reside with his girlfriend in Ikot Ekpene Town. Presiding […]
Akwa Ibom State Police Apprehend Son for Murdering 70-Year-Old Mother
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended Inyangake James Peter, a 40-year-old man, for the brutal killing of his biological mother, Mma-Offiong James Peter, aged about 70 years. The tragic incident occurred on April 4, 2024, around 9:00 am in Ikpe Annang Village, located in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. According to reports from […]
Jigawa: Chief Judge urges newly appointed magistrates to uphold integrity
The Jigawa State Chief Judge and Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission, Hon. Justice Umar M. Sadiq, has admonished nine recently appointed magistrates to reject any form of corruption and uphold the judiciary’s integrity. In a statement issued by the Director of Protocol & Publicity of the State Judiciary, Abbas Rufa’i Wangara, the Chief Judge […]
Israel vows to respond to Iran’s strikes
Israel’s military leader, Herzi Halevi, has vowed to retaliate against Iran’s unprecedented attack on the country, despite appeals for restraint from world leaders. Amidst a six-month conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hamas group in Gaza, Iran’s allies across the region have escalated their assaults on Israel and its allies, claiming solidarity with Palestinians in […]
Set up special military taskforce to rescue Chibok girls – Edwin Clark to Tinubu
Elder statesman and Ijaw leader Edwin Clark has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a task force dedicated to rescuing the kidnapped schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, along with others held in captivity. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja to mark the tenth anniversary of the girls’ abduction, Clark emphasized the need for […]
35 illegal tax collectors facing prosecution – Benue IRS
Emmanuel Agena, the Acting Chairman of the Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), has disclosed that 35 individuals implicated in illegal tax collection activities in the state are currently undergoing prosecution. Agena revealed that the BIRS has set an ambitious revenue target of over N16 billion for the year 2024, building on the successful surpassing […]
Yoruba Nation: Osun Amotekun cautions against unlawful gathering
The Osun Amotekun Corps has issued a stern warning against any unlawful gatherings masquerading as Yoruba Nation agitation, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state. Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, rtd, the Corps Commander, emphasized that Amotekun would not tolerate any protests by the Yoruba Nation group in Osun State. He stated […]
Drop appointees who fail to deliver – El-Rufai advises Tinubu
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, advised President Bola Tinubu to replace any appointees who fail to meet their mandates. Speaking with reporters in Maiduguri, El-Rufai suggested that the president should also consider revising policies that are not producing the desired outcomes. “If someone appointed to a position isn’t meeting expectations, the president should […]