As the Rivers State government set October 5 for reopening of secondary and tertiary institutions in the state,the Academic Staff Union of Universities,ASUU has reacted to the directive warning that it would not hesitate to roll out sanction against lecturers in Rivers State-owned universities who resumed lectures ASUU National President, […]
Month: September 2020
Expectations mount as National Assembly resumes plenary
The National Assembly will resume on Tuesday, after nearly 3 months on vacation. Already ,the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt.Hon.Femi Gbajabiamala,has inspected the newly installed digital system in the house chamber ahead of the plenary session in the National Assembly. The resumption of the National Assembly comes amidst […]
School feeding programme gets entangled as ICPC traces N2 .67bilion to private accounts
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences,( ICPC), says it discovers payments to Federal Colleges, Secondary schools for school feeding amounting to N2. 67 billion during the lockdown when children were not in school. The Chairman of the Commission Prof,Bolaji Owasanoye, while presenting a score sheet of corrupt practices […]
No more safe havens for rapists,gender- based violators in Nigeria – Tallen
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pallen Tallen , has reacted to the judgement ordering Senator Elisha Abbo to pay N50MILLION compensation to Osimibibra Warmate, for assault. In a statement in Abuja, Tallen said the judgement will serve as a deterrent to other male chauvinists be they in high or low […]
Sylva briefs NASS, advocates speedy passage of PIB
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva ,has stressed the need for quick passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) to garner investments in the oil sector before oil becomes irrelevant. Sylva made the call on Monday ,while briefing the leadership of the National Assembly on the PIB submitted […]
How long can PMB hold APC together?
Iliyasu GaduIlgad2009@gmail.com(08035355706 sms only)As the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) retreats to lick its wounds from the crushing defeat it suffered at the hands of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the recent governorship elections in Edo state, many questions are bound to be asked. The hows and whys will […]
FG begins work on bad sections of Lokoja- Okene road
FG begins work on bad sections of Lokoja.- Okene road The Federal Government has commenced the rehabilitation of 5.7 km Lokoja-Okene highway in Kogi State following the fatal tanker accident which occurred last Wednesday morning. A trailer laden with premium motor spirit(petrol) reportedly collided with a Tricycle and lost control […]
Reactions trail Army’s analogy between Nigerian soldier and Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Monday in a tweet made comparison between the Nigerian Soldier and Boko Haram Terrorist. The Army tweeted,”Nigerian Soldier is better trained, Equipped and motivated so we must defeat the terrorists and defend our country at all costs, It said Boko Haram Terrorist is a criminal,its it […]
IGP Adamu, condemns attack on Zulum’s convoy, says it will not deter police from duties
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has condemned the attack on Governor Zulum’s convoy by Boko Haram terrorists near Baga town in Borno State. Adamu said he has directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Police Medical Services to ensure adequate provision of medicare for the […]
Mustapha reveals presence of indicators of destruction in emotional address at thanksgiving service
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha on Sunday, addressed an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service in Abuja to mark the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence from British rule. Mustapha who represented the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in a solemn and emotional message likened the situation of nation […]