Month: October 2024
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After Ranking Best in Nigeria, Oyedepo Reveals Reason Behind Uniqueness of Covenant University
The Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Regents of Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has revealed one of the reasons behind the uniqueness of his university adding that, he carefully studied no fewer than nine world-class foreign universities before establishing the institution. Oyedepo stated this during the convocation and conferment of first and higher…
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Tinubu, Remi, and Akpabio mocking Nigerians’ hardship by Farooq A. Kperogi
By Farooq A. Kperogi The torment of incessantly escalating petrol prices and the consequent surge in the cost of everything have plunged Nigerians into a precipitous decline in quality of life. This dire situation is exacerbated by insensitive, almost mocking remarks from those responsible for inflicting this pain. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aptly nicknamed “T-Pain,”…
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FG Reveals Requirements for Accessing N40,000 per 50kg rice
As Nigerians struggle to survive the economic hardship, the Federal Government has announced the necessary documents needed to access the subsidized price of N40,000 for a 50kg bag of milled rice. To obtain the rice, citizens must present several documents, including their National Identification Number (NIN), an ID card, and an ATM card for registration…
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5 Things To Know Before Converting Your Petrol Vehicle to CNG
Vanguard News With the removal of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, vehicle owners are now forced to consider compressed natural gas (CNG) as a viable option to save them from the high cost of purchasing fuel. On August 19, 2023, the government, led by President Bola Tinubu, launched the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to…
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PDP’s Faction Unveils New Party Leader After ‘axing’ Damagum
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party. (PDP), has taken a turn for the worse as a faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which suspended the Ag. National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum has appointed Yayari Ahmed, the party’s Treasurer, as his replacement. This was contained in a statement signed by the PDP National…
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Female Secondary School Student Stabs Male Colleague To Death in Ondo
A Senior Secondary School student of Akoko Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi, in Akoko North West area of Ondo state, Habib Salau, has been reportedly stabbed to death by a female colleague. Habib, according to sources, was stabbed by the female colleague, identified, as Sandra, following a scuffle. An eyewitness told newsmen in Akure, the state…
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WhatsApp Introduces New Features
Instant message application, WhatsApp has announced a series of new features to improve its status function and allow users to better connect with friends and family. The updates include status likes, private mentions, and the ability to reshare statuses to make it easier for people to interact on the platform. “WhatsApp Status is the best…
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OAU Missing in Top List of Best Varsities in Nigeria, as CU, UI, FUTA Rank Best (Full List)
The Times Higher Education has released the 2024 World universities rankings across 108 countries and regions. In Nigeria, 29 universities appeared on the list with Covenant University topping the chart . University of Ibadan comes second while Federal University of Technology, Akure and University of Lagos takes third and fourth positions respectively. Globally, the University…
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Unpaid Salaries: 84 Lecturers Died In Three Months, Says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says no fewer than 84 of its members died between May and August 2024 due to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, made this startling revelation on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. “In the…
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Army Begins Online Registration for Recruitment Exercise (See How To Apply)
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of the online registration for 88 Regular Recruit Intake Exercise for Trades/Non-Trades men and women for qualified candidates. In an announcement, the Nigerian Army explained the requirements, application method, special notice, basic requirements, and guidelines. They said the application is free for interested candidates. Applicants are to apply…