The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal and state governments to address all the “outstanding issues” hindering the development of the nation’s universities. The ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, announced the ultimatum at a press conference at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia, on Wednesday. Mr Osodeke said that the press conference was to intimate the public with the outcome of the union’s National Executive Council meeting held between August 17 and August 18 at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. He said that the union would reconvene at…
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The police in Katsina State have arrested one Halilu Yusuf, 21, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy. The police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Katsina. He said, “On August 17, at about 2pm, based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in arresting Halilu Yusuf, 21, of Gezawa, via Shinkafi village, in connection with a suspected case of kidnapping a six-year-old.” He said that the suspect lured and kidnapped the victim from Kofar-Sauri quarters, who is the son of his mentor and demanded a N2 million ransom from the father. Mr Aliyu said that…
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Ayoola family of Ilesa, Osun State over the passing of Justice Emmanuel Ayoola. In a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President extolled Ayoola’s dedication, integrity and courage to act in the interest of justice. The President also commiserated with the associates of the deceased and members of the Nigerian judicial society over the loss. “President Tinubu states that Justice Ayoola will always be remembered for his rare principles, discipline, brilliance, and impeccable jurisprudential knowledge. The President prays for the repose of the…
Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is willing to partner organizations in providing basic infrastructures for the people of the state. The governor made the statement while receiving members of the Rotary Club of Nigeria, District 9126, in his office in Akure on Wednesday. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor said, “Rotary club is an unrepentant philanthropic organisation, and we appreciate all they have done, and will still do, in Ondo state. “Your organisation has been a viable partner over the years, and we look forward as a government, to more endurable and fruitful years…
The Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, on Tuesday was honoured with the award of Distinguished Legislator of the year by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State council. The event which took place at the Blissword Hotel Hall, Ijapo Estate Akure was witnessed by dignitaries from within and outside the State. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Correspondents Chapel, Mr. Tosin Ajuwon lauded the Speaker for his dedication and commitment to legislative activities in the hallowed chamber which among others earned him the well deserved honour. While commending his exemplary leadership…
The chairman of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, Ondo State chapter, Adewale Bolarinwa has described Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as an enigmatic leader and a worthy ambassador of transformation that can lead State back to greatness. According to a statement issued after the weekly meeting of the association, the leadership unanimously resolved to mobilize their members across the eighteen local government of the State, to support Governor Aiyedatiwa in the coming election. Bolarinwa noted that the state has witnessed rapid development since the governor took over the mantle of leadership “We are supporting Governor Aiyedatiwa because of his purposeful…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria has promised not to relent until victory is achieved in the fight against crude oil theft. The President of the association, Festus Osifo, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS 2024). The summit was themed: “The future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry: Energy mix, energy security, Artificial Intelligence, divestment, and crude oil theft.” “The scourge of crude oil theft poses a significant threat to our industry, economy, and national integrity. As an association, we have mounted the rostrum over time, both on…
A 62-year-old man, Sunday Adesoye, was arraigned in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday for allegedly stealing four bottles of cousins red wine worth N27,000 . The police charged Adesoye whose address was not provided with theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Inspector Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Aug.12 at 8 a.m in Ado-Ekiti. Mr Bamikole said that the defendant stole the wine bottles belonging to the complainant, Apro Pharmacy and Supermarket Ltd. Mr Bamikole said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 302(1) (a) of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Wednesday destroyed seven hectares of hemp farms and arrested three suspects in Kogi. The NDLEA Kogi Commander, Umar Yahuza, made this known during an interview in Lokoja. Mr Yahuza said that three hectares were discovered in Ikeja Forest, while the other four were in Maikeke Village of in the Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of the state He said that during the operation, three suspects were arrested at the Ikeja Forest, while the owner of the four hectares of hemp farm escaped. He said that the agency’s breakthrough was recorded within a week, during…
A 31-year-old man, Ishola Awogbemi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly in possession of 10 pieces of iron rods suspected to be stolen. Awogbemi, whose address was not provided, is facing trial on a count charge of unlawful possession. The prosecutor, Inspector Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on August 18, at 11.00 a.m., in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. According to him, the defendant was unlawfully in possession of 10 mm pieces of iron rods suspected to be stolen. Mr Apata said that the offence contravened Section 345 of the Criminal…