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The Federal Government (FG) on Monday withdrew its earlier directive asking the management of Vice-Chancellors in universities “to ensure that the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) resume and commence lectures immediately.” This was contained in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr….
*Reads riot act to oil thieves The Federal Government has raised alarm over the rising rate of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, disclosing that about $3.27 billion worth of oil had been lost to vandalism and theft in the past 14 months. The government also said high-level cases of oil theft had become…
The Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that no Nigerian has the right to confront policemen or retaliate even if the policeman slaps him/her ‘civilian’. Speaking through his Twitter account, the Force PRO advised any such victim of Police brutality to rather file a complaint with the law enforcement agency. He…
A former member of the Royal Horse Guards, who led Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation procession, has said he failed to realize the significance of his duty until after it was over. Tony Hendry, 93, of Stoke Aldermoor, Coventry, who served as a corporal, led the procession to Westminster Abbey. “At the time I didn’t really…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Saturday depart Abuja for London to represent Nigeria at a number of events today and on Monday during the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. Several world leaders and royal families from different continents are expected to attend the funeral of the 96-year-old queen who passed away on September 8…
King Charles III has denied the request of the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Mnangagwa had earlier in a condolence letter to the king requested to attend the funeral of the Queen despite not being included in the list of world leaders that had been invited to…
Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji is excited as her only child, Jayce turned a year older yesterday, September 17, 2022. The proud single mother to the four-year-old boy eulogized her child via her Instagram page.
Talented Nigerian act, Samuel Egbeyon, popularly known as Litovibes, has announced a new single titled ‘Charger’ that would be released on September 23, 2022. The Money World crooner disclosed this in a chat with Potpourri as he appreciated his fans for their support. “Wow, finally ready with my new single (Charger). It is a banger,…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested five suspects for alleged currency counterfeiting, totalling $113,400 in Abuja. A statement by the Spokesman for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren gave the names of the suspects as Sule Sani, Abba Sulaiman, Abraham Amengwa James, Haruna Nahum Rabiu and Samson Koadam Paul. The suspect, according to…
The Federal Government has suspended Azman Air, two months after grounding Aero Contractors and Dana Air, reflecting the crisis in the aviation sector. The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Musa Nuhu, confirmed on Thursday that the agency was withholding the Air Transport License of Azman Air till it provided the required…
