Year: 2022
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Islamic Development Bank Earmarks $1.8 Billion To Finance Key Projects in Nigeria
The Islamic Development Bank has earmarked $1.8bn to finance several key projects in Nigeria . The Saudi-based financial institution made this known through its President, Dr Mohamed Jasser, at a meeting with the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, in Abuja on Monday. He said, “The Islamic Development Bank has approved…
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Varsity Reacts To Lecturer Arrested Over Assault on Young Lady in Viral Video
The Federal University, Lafia, in Nasarawa State, has distanced itself from Dr. Fred Ayokai, a lecturer at the university, who was captured in a viral video assaulting a lady, identified as Blessing Mathias. The varsity made its position known in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday by the Head of the Directorate of…
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We HHave Four Types of Lecturers in University – ASUU President Explains
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has stated that, there are four types of lecturers discharging their responsibilities in the nation’s tertiary institutions. According to Osodeke, lecturers who are dedicated and passionate about the job are being frustrated out of Nigerian universities while those who are ‘accidental’ academics…
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ASUU, FG To Resolve UTAS-IPPIS Disagreement In 3 Months
Daily Trust The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government have agreed to work together and solve the issues regarding UTAS (University Accountability Solution) and IPPIS (Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System) payment platforms in three months. The agreement came after the intervention of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and…
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Campaign Council: How Atiku Disrespected Me – Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, did not consult him before he picked members of his campaign council from the state. The governor, who spoke at the inauguration of the Rivers State PDP Campaign Council in Port Harcourt, the state capital, claimed Atiku selected…
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British Politician, Rishi Sunak Emerges UK’s Prime Minister
British politician Rishi Sunak has emerged as the UK prime minister after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure the necessary 100 nominations from her fellow MPs. Mr Sunak won the support of an overwhelming majority of Tory MPs, enabling him to claim the keys to No10. Sunak will become Britain’s first PM of Indian heritage.…
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Meet The Latest Ooni’s Queen, Temitope Adesegun (Profile)
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, is set to marry his sixth wife, Temitope Adesegun, today. This development is made known by the spokesman of the monarch, Yera Moses Olafare, via his Facebook page on Sunday. As the monarch is set to take his new bride into the palace today, Daily Trust highlights things…
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3 Injured as Thugs Attack Lagos PDP’s Guber Candidate Campaign Train (Photos)
No fewer than three supporters of Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor were injured after thugs attacked his campaign train. According to Channels Television, the incident happened on Sunday evening at the Ikoga Junction area of Badagry Local Government. PDP Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Mr Hakeem…
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How 12-year-old Student Reportedly Raped To Death by Ex-convict in Ogun, Youths Fume
A 12-year-old student, Janet Fakeye, has been reportedly raped to death by an ex-convict, Orija Mercy in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital . According to Daily Trust, the incident led to an outrage as angry youths stormed the suspect’s family house and set it ablaze. He reportedly committed the act at Fehintoluwa Community Development Association…
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DSS Reacts To Alarm Raised by US. Embassy Over Terrorists Plan To Attack Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to the alarm raised by the American embassy in Nigeria over plan by the terrorists to launch deadly attack in Nigeria thereby waring its citizens in the country. Recall that the United States embassy in Nigeria warned Americans in the country to be cautious of their movement…