Month: February 2022
-
UNILAG Speaks On ‘Kidnap Attempt’
The Management of the University of Lagos,UNILAG, has debunked the news making the rounds on social media that a kidnap attempt was witnessed on its main campus today. Some Internet users had uploaded a video online, saying some ritualists were apprehended at the UNILAG 2nd Gate while the suspects allegedly tried to kidnap a female…
-
Senates Confirms 7 Nominees as INEC Commissioners (See List)
The Senate has confirmed seven nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The confirmation of the nominees on Wednesday followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on INEC. Those confirmed include Mal. Mohammed Haruna (Niger – North-Central, National Commissioner); Mrs…
-
”Drugged” Policeman Reportedly Shot Dead Army Officer in Borno
A yet-to-be-identified dragged policeman has reportedly shot dead a Nigerian Army officer attached to Operation Hadin Kai, simply identified as Donatus. The incident reportedly happened at the Shehu of Borno palace general area in Maiduguri. A twitter user, @Zagazola who confirmed the incident described the deceased as a celebrated army officer who saved the Shehu…
-
Weird!13-year-old Boy ‘Hangs Self’ In Oyo
A 13-year old boy, Abolarinwa Opeyemi, has reportedly hanged himself in Oyo after alleged misunderstanding between him and his mum. According to report, the teenager was a student of Muslim Comprehensive High School (MCHS), Oko.Ogbomoso, Oyo State It’s gathered that his corpse was found dangling from a tree, and the deceased reportedlycommitted the suicide a…
-
Most Men Suffer Sperm Count Issues, Expert Reveals
A fertility expert and chief executive officer of EEK Fertility clinic, Dr Ekinyi Ochete, has said the high intake of alcohol, sugar and unhealthy foods are responsible for low sperm count in men. This is as she advised Nigerians to use alternative medicine and treatment to take care of fertility issues. Ochete gave the charge…
-
Just In: School Bus Catches Fire in Abuja
A school bus belonging to Pacemark International Schools has gone up in flames with the driver escaping by the whiskers. There were no students on board, Peoples Gazette learnt. The incident occurred at 6:30 p.m. It was an 18-seater bus. The driver of the school bus told The Gazette he just drove off from the…
-
Strike: FG Committed To Promises Made To ASUU, as Buhari Lauds NIREC Intervention
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government remains committed to honouring promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. This, the President said was to prevent disruptive strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of educational institutions. The President made the pledge when he received members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC,…
-
Ogun Governor Splashes N1 million each on two best graduating students of OOU
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has splashed N1 million each and automatic employments for the two overall best graduands of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. The Governor announced the job offers at the combined 30th and 31st convocation of the institution held on Monday. The management of the OOU had announced Peter Ebuka Iloka…
-
Obasanjo Reacts To Burning of his Farm in Benue
Illustrative picture 🖼️
-
Senate Approves Upgrading of Offa Poly To Varsity of Technology
The Senate on Tuesday gave approval for the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, from a Diploma awarding institution to a full-fledged Degree awarding Federal University of Technology. The upper Chamber also passed a bill to establish the School of Mines and Geological Studies, Guyuk. The passage of both bills followed the consideration…