The University of Ibadan has barred graduands without first class honours from attending the 2021 convocation ceremonies physically. The university also barred the graduands without first class and their parents from being physically present on campus for graduation. Instead, they were asked to join the convocation ceremony online. A circular released by the university stated that the convocation would hold between November 15 and 17. The University’s Public Relations Officer, Olatunji Oladejo, said the decision was taken to curb the spread of coronavirus. He said award winners would also be allowed access into the hall. Part of the circular read,…
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The World Bank says Nigeria has so far borrowed $3.121 billion (?1,126.68 trillion at USD/?361), from China as at March 2020, an amount which represents only 3.94 per cent of Nigeria’s total public debt of $79.21 billion as of September 2021. Similarly, in terms of external sources of funds, loans from China accounted for 11.28 per cent of the External Debt Stock of USD27.67 billion as of the same date. According to the World Bank, the total borrowing from China of USD 3.121 billion as of March 31, 2020, are concessional loans with interest rates of 2.50 per cent per…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Tuesday’s attack on the University of Abuja by suspected bandits. Suspected bandits had on Tuesday, raided the UniAbjua staff quarters and abducted four staff members and some children in the institution Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary of the party in a statement on Tuesday, described the attack as cowardly and demanded an unconditional release of the victims. It described as shocking, the attack, and wondered why such a banditry attack should happen just within a distance of 16 kilometres from the Aso Presidential Villa, with all security operatives presence in the presidency. The…
he Police in Ogun on Monday arrested a housewife, Memunat Salaudeen, for allegedly conniving with three others to kidnap her husband for ransom. Police spokesperson in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abeokuta that the suspects were arrested during a stop-and-search operation by a federal highway patrol team, led by Sunday Imohiosen on Papa/Itori Road. The trio of Olayinka Lawal, Asungba Nura and Usman Oluwatoyin were accosted by the patrol team while on a motorcycle, and a cutlass and rope recovered from them. During separate questioning, the suspects were said to have given different…
The Federal Government will continue to carry out initiatives to end impunity for crimes against Nigerian citizens, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Tuesday. The minister said this in his keynote address delivered on the occasion of the 2021 celebration of international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists in Nigeria. The event was organised by his office with support from the Managing Conflict in Nigeria programme of the British Council. According to him, the Global Impunity Index spotlights report indicated that Nigeria is the only country to get off the…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has said religious leaders benefit from bad governance, adding that the situation helps them “sell cheap miracles and power points”. She said this in reaction to a post by the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, which warned believers in Christ not to hate those in government. Kumuyi also spoke against engaging in the destruction of private and public properties in reaction to the failure by those in power to deliver on electoral promises. The clergyman had written, “We teach that if you’re a genuine believer in Christ, you wouldn’t hate…
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Antonio Conte as their new manager. Tottenham disclosed this via their website on Tuesday. Conte was appointed following the sacking of Nuno Espírito Santo on Monday. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Antonio Conte as our Head Coach on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option to extend,” Tottenham’s statement read. Antonio has won titles in Serie A, including a hat-trick of Scudettos with Juventus, the Premier League and also managed Italy, leading the Azzurri to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.”
PRESIDENT BUHARI TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS: WHATEVER THE SITUATION, WE MOVE In a speech by President Muhammadu Buhari, delivered by his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, Nigerian youths have been encouraged to remain resilient and keep moving whatever may be the situation. “Wherever you are in this country, whatever you are doing, keep moving , don’t look back, you will win eventually, keep moving ahead, whatever the situation – We move, ” the President said while declaring open a three-day National Youth Conference today at the Moshod Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. In a highly inspiring speech that details some…
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has stated that Christians should not disrespect those in positions of authority. Kumuyi stated this on his official Twitter handle on Sunday, noting that it was not responsible for a self-professed Christian to agitate for better conditions when elected officials fail on their campaign promises. In the Twitter thread, Kumuyi admitted the shortcomings of the government in power. He said, “At Deeper Christian Life Ministry, we are far more aware of this existential crossroads than many perceive. We present the Word of God as delivered in the Holy…
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered “detailed” investigations into the reported invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili. The residence was invaded on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Federal Ministry of Justice and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission denied involvement. The IGP also said the “leadership of the Force is not aware and did not at any time order Police operatives to carry out such assignment”. He described the violation of the sanctity of the residence of the Justice of the Supreme Court as “unfortunate and unacceptable”. This was contained in a statement…