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ASUU shuts down IMSU, begins indefinite strike
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Imo State University, IMSU, branch has commenced an indefinite strike over alleged non-payment of salaries, promotion arrears and
Alleged IVF Fraud: AGF takes over trial of Abuja Doctor, 2 others
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of Abuja-based fertility doctor, John Abebe, accused
Insurance recapitalisation: Oyedele queries NAICOM over fees, escrow funds
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has queried the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, over the
Jonathan, Diri, Ogbuku hail Azikel Group’s industrialisation drive in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan; Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri; and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr
NDC faction commissions new secretariat in Anambra, passes vote of confidence on leadership
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The factional leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, in Anambra State has commissioned its newly acquired state secretariat in Awka, describing the development as
Lagos spends N700bn on road rehabilitation in 15 years — Hamzat
Seeks larger budget to bridge infrastructure gaps By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has said the state has spent more than N700 billion on
Police rescue 15 kidnap victims after gun battle in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, LokojaThe Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state after a fierce gun battle
Alleged IVF Fraud: AGF takes over trial of Abuja Doctor, 2 others
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of Abuja-based fertility doctor, John Abebe, accused
Standing Still: No surprises, the Falcons have fallen
The signs were there that the Falcons had fallen off their perch, but that is not the most hurtful thing: the fact that the players have been let down by
Coup allegation: I acted out of patriotism, frustration with Nigeria — Army Colonel Ma’aji
ABUJA — A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by
