Month: May 2023
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How N2 Billion Tax Fraud, Transcripts, Other Racketeering Uncovered in Varsity
Guardian News Paper Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Special Intervention Team, set up by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to reposition the institution to meet global standards, has uncovered N2 billion tax fraud and other corrupt practices by the management and staff of the university. The team, headed by the Managing Director of Schlumberger Nigeria Ltd,…
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FG vs ASUU: Court Fixes Date To Deliver Judgement
The National Industrial Court on Thursday fixed May 30 to deliver judgment in the suit filed by the Federal Government against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In the suit, the federal government dragged ASUU before the court to determine the substantive suit filed during the 2022 ASUU’s eight month strike. When the matter…
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May 29: Why Tinubu Must Be Sworn-in as President – Labour Party’s Faction
The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party has distanced itself from the calls for an interim government and the agitations that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, should not be sworn in on May 29, pending the determination of the petitions before the Presidential Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja. The faction of the party, noted that…
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Peter Obi Reacts To Verbal Attack on Pastor Adeboye by “Obedients”
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has described as “most unacceptable” attacks on the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The former governor of Anambra State said some people are masquerading as his followers to rain insults on the 81-year-old cleric. Obi condemned the…
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EFCC Arrests Immediate Past Minister of Power Over Alleged N22bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged N22bn fraud. According to reliable sources, the former minister was arrested early Wednesday and was subsequently detained at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency. The arrest is said to be in connection with the Commission’s ongoing investigation into…
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European Union Declares Support For Tinubu’s Administration
The European Union (EU) has declared its intention to work with the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , to build a mutually beneficial relationship with Nigeria. Samuela Isopi, EU ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), spoke on Tuesday during the celebration of Europe Day in Abuja. Isopi said the…
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Fresh Graduate Awaiting NYSC Call-up Found Dead in Ondo
A fresh graduate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Gbenga Moses, has been found dead inside his room in Ondo State. City & Crime gathered that Gbenga also known as “Pablo” was awaiting his call-up letter for his mobilisation for the one-year compulsory National Youths Service Corp (NYSC). The young chap, who graduated from the…
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Suspected Bandits Invade Varsity, as Security Operatives Foil Attempt Abduction of Students
Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Plateau State University (PLASU), but were repelled by the security operatives of the institution. The school authority said the gunmen invaded the female hostel of the institution in Bokkos on Tuesday night but there was no abduction. John Agams, public relations officer of the institution who spoke with NAN,…
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19-year-old Varsity Student Slumps, Dies After ‘getting – high’ on Drugs
A 19-year-old student of Petroleum and Gas Engineering at the Federal University, Otuoke (FUO) in Bayelsa State was reportedly slumped, and thereafter gave up the ghost after taking overdose drugs in the name of ‘getting high’ . The deceased student, who was in 300-level simply identified as Job Alawari Kei, reportedly took a drug known…
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Buhari Speaks On Adeleke’s Victory at Supreme Court
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Supreme Court’s judgment on the July 16, 2022 gubernatorial election in Osun State, as well as the important role of the judiciary in deepening the rule of law and democracy. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President reminded the political…