Whether the four and a half months old strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, would be called off soon now rests on the response of the Federal Government to the demands of the union made through a committee set up the the government to negotiate with it. Checks by Vanguard on Monday showed that the national leadership of ASUU has made its presentation to the Prof. Nimi Briggs-led committee set up to renegotiate the 2009 agreement signed by the two sides. Speaking in a telephone chat with our correspondent, the National President of ASUU,…
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The Rivers State Government has filed a suit against Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of the state, over alleged fraud. Others listed as co-defendants in the suit marked PHC/1818/CR/2022 filed on June 7 are the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Tonye Cole; Dr. Chamberlain Peterside; Sir Augustine Wokocha; Sahara Energy Resources Limited; NG Power-HpS Limited and Cenpropsaroten Management Limited. Governor Nyesom Wike had in 2015 set up a seven-man panel to probe Amaechi over an alleged withdrawal of N96 billion from the state’s treasury during the latter’s tenure as governor. The panel, headed by…
Some parts of Lagos were on standstill yesterday afternoon for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who returned home to a rousing reception eleven days after clinching the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket in Abuja. He arrived at about 3.40pm to the warm embrace of a huge crowd of party faithful, supporters and well-wishers. They lined the streets from the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja to the Iga Iduganran Palace of Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu. Tinubu’s entourage included Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), former governors Kashim Shettima (Borno) and…
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi on Sunday evening declared 70% of politicians in Nigeria is lunatic. He said mad people have taken over politics and governance in the nation. He spoke at the Men of Valour Conference, organised by the Revival House of International Church (RHOGIC) in Abuja. Speaking at the Conference with the theme: “Navigating the corridors of power: The Church and politics,” Obi said what he described as the current ‘gangsterism’ should not be allowed to continue. He said only a lunatic in government will steal N80 billion of public fund for personal use.…
Popular lifestyle influencer, Idris Okuneye popularly called, Bobrisky has finally unveiled his long-awaited N400M house with a grand housewarming party. Recall the crossdresser has often hinted about his magnificent house that was under construction. According to the message Bobrisky posted on his Instagram handle, the new house is located at Pinnock Beach Estate, in Lekki, Lagos. “I bought myself a smart home Dis is what a home of 400,000,000 in one of the best locations in Lagos. Party is about to start,” he wrote. Recall the crossdresser, over the past few months, and weeks, has been hyping the…
The National Coordinator of Owo is One Association, Mr Akinboro Aruwajoye has said that the ancient town has been in shock, devastated and paralysed since the tragic massacre of worshipers at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo on 5th June 2022. About 40 persons, including children, were killed while over 60 were injured in the attack. Addressing the newsmen in Lagos, Aruwajoye described the attack unleashed on the ancient town as barbaric, insisting that people are still living in fear. Everybody is afraid, wondering what is next. At no time in its history has there been so much uncertainty…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday charged traditional rulers to join hands with the state and federal governments to ensure adequate security of lives and property of Nigerians. Mr Osinbajo gave the charge in Ibadan at a programme organised by a socio-cultural group, Yoruba World Centre, to celebrate Olubadàn of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun’s first 100 days on the stool. The vice-president, who was represented by a legal luminary, Niyi Akintola, said the charge became necessary for peace and tranquillity to reign across the country. He said traditional rulers should also prioritise promotion of culture and tradition, saying this would…
Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday, congratulated the good people of Ekiti State over the smooth conduct of yesterday’s governorship election. Akeredolu who particularly congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and winner of the election, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, described the victory as an unequivocal testament to the acceptability of the APC and sterling performance of the incumbent, Dr John Kayode Fayemi, in the state. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said “I congratulate my brother, Biodun Oyebanji Abayomi on this victory.…
Terrorists on Sunday attacked worshippers at St Moses Catholic Church in Robuh, Ungwan Aku, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving three worshippers feared killed. The Nation gathered one of the seriously injured persons was rushed to St. Gerald Catholic hospital, Kaduna. It was also gathered the terrorists came in large numbers on motorcycles and shot sporadically. They killed and whisked away the worshippers with many injured. Kaduna Police spokesman DSP Muhammad Jalige could not be reached for confirmation of the incident. He didn’t pick calls put across to him. Source: The Nation
Super Falcons Striker Asisat Oshoala, has revealed that the primary target of the Super Falcons at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco is to qualify for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Commenting on the team’s target in a short video chat published on the Super Falcons Twitter handle, Oshoala said:”I think the most important thing is to make sure we get the ticket to the World Cup, that’s the primary aim to qualify for the World Cup. “And then to possibly win the tournament. It’s one of the goals we…