Ondo Deputy Governor Denies Receiving Misconduct Notice

Ondo Deputy Governor Denies Receiving Misconduct Notice

By / Politics /

Ondo State’s Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has publicly refuted claims that he received a gross misconduct notice from the Ondo State House of Assembly. This clarification was made in a statement he released and personally signed. The House of Assembly’s spokesperson, Honourable Olatunji Oshati, had previously announced on a national television programme that the Deputy …

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Man In Ekiti Faces Charges For Alleged Child Trafficking

Man in Ekiti Faces Charges for Alleged Child Trafficking

By / Child Protection /

The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) in Ekiti State has recently paraded Ojo Abefe, a middle-aged man, on charges of child trafficking. Abefe, originally from Ada in Osun State, is accused of trafficking two females, one minor and an Ekiti State University graduate, to Mali for prostitution. …

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Diphtheria Hits 18 States 7000 Cases 453 Deaths Reported

Diphtheria Hits 18 States: 7,000+ Cases, 453 Deaths Reported

By / Health /

The Federal Government has confirmed a staggering 7,202 cases of diphtheria from a suspected 11,587 cases. These cases span 105 Local Government Areas in 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. Kano state recorded the highest number of cases, comprising 6,185. Other affected states include Yobe, Katsina, Borno, Kaduna, Jigawa, Bauchi, Lagos, FCT, Gombe, Osun, …

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Major Oil Players Sign Deal To Slash Contracting Cycle To Half A Year

Major Oil Players Sign Deal to Slash Contracting Cycle to Half a Year

By / Oil Industry /

The Federal Government has inked a deal with essential oil and gas industry operators to enhance efficiency and cut costs per barrel. This agreement mandates the reduction of the contracting cycle to a maximum of 180 working days. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Abuja, involving NNPC Limited, the Nigerian Content Development & …

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Ekiti Varsity Refutes Claims Of Impending Union Crisis

Ekiti Varsity Refutes Claims of Impending Union Crisis

By / Education /

The Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology in Ikere, Ekiti State, has dismissed circulating reports suggesting an imminent industrial crisis due to the proscription of staff unions. Contrary to these reports, the university’s management clarified that all staff unions were proscribed last year following an assault on the Vice-Chancellor and the Bursar by …

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Unlocking Pension Savings How Nigerians Can Access Funds Pre Retirement

Unlocking Pension Savings: How Nigerians Can Access Funds Pre-Retirement

By / Government Policies /

The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) offers provisions for Nigerian workers to tap into a portion of their pension savings under specific conditions. While this provides financial relief, it also impacts the monthly pension stipends upon retirement. The CPS, designed to ensure regular monthly stipends for retirees, mandates employers and employees to contribute to their Retirement …

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Sanwo Olus Election Victory Confirmed Pdps Challenge Dismissed

Sanwo-Olu’s Election Victory Confirmed, PDP’s Challenge Dismissed

By / Judiciary /

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has upheld the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This decision came after the challenge posed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governorship Candidate, Olajide Adediran, known as Jandor. Jandor had questioned the eligibility of Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, in the March 18, 2023, governorship election. In response, Justice …

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Fct Minister Sets 3 Month Deadline For Land Development In Abuja

FCT Minister Sets 3-Month Deadline for Land Development in Abuja

By / Government Policies /

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has granted a three-month grace period to owners of 189 undeveloped plots in the FCT. They are urged to commence development or risk having their allocation papers revoked. Mr Muhammad Sule, the Director of Information and Communication at the FCT Administration, made this announcement. He …

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Rising Tuition Asuu Predicts 50 Student Dropout In Universities

Rising Tuition: ASUU Predicts 50% Student Dropout in Universities

By / Education /

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sounded the alarm on a potential 40 to 50% student dropout rate in the coming two years. This is due to the continuous increase in university fees. Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, the ASUU President, shared these concerns during a Channels TV interview. He highlighted the financial strain on …

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Cement Prices Projected To Soar As Nigeria Embraces Concrete Roads

Cement Prices Projected to Soar as Nigeria Embraces Concrete Roads

By / Business /

The Cement Producers Association of Nigeria has raised concerns over the federal government’s ongoing plans to adopt concrete roads. They predict this will escalate the cement price from N5,000 to N9,000 per bag. The association has urged the administration to address the recurring cement price hike by promoting broader participation in the cement industry. They …

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