Author: Vreporters
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Dichotomy Between University, Polytechnic Graduates Will Remain Until… FG Speaks
Federal government says the existing dichotomy between the graduates of university and Polytechnic will remain until the ongoing review of the scheme of service is completed. Folasade Yemi-Esan, head of the civil service of the federation, broke the news on Wednesday shortly after the weekly federal executive council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. The HND/BSc dichotomy…
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We found you worthy of being nominated as Commissioners, Oyo Assembly Tells Seun Fakorede, 9 Others (Full List)
Oyo State House of Assembly on Wednesday screened Engr. ‘Seun Fakorede and other nine Commissioner-nominees whose names were sent by Governor, Seyi Makinde. This development was made known by the media aide to the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Kazeem Isreal Olalekan shortly after the screening exercise by the State House of Assembly. According…
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Alleged Fraud: Ex-JAMB Registrar Fires Lawyer, as Court Adjourns Trial
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday adjourned the trial of the former registrar of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dibu Ojerinde, until October 8. Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date following Mr Ojerinde’s decision to change his counsel. Before his decision, Peter Olorunnisola, SAN, had been appearing for the ex-JAMB…
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Banditry: Kaduna Government Shuts Down Telecom Services
The Kaduna State Government has directed the shutdown of telecommunications services to check the influx of bandits from Zamfara and Katsina States. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who re-echoed the announcement by Governor Nasir El-Rufai while addressing reporters in Kaduna on Wednesday, also announced the ban of all motorcycles across the…
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Flash: FEC Approves Paternity Leave For Male Civil Servants
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the right to 14-day paternity leave for male Federal civil servants to allow them to bond with their infants. This was disclosed to State House Correspondents on Wednesday by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, after the week’s virtual FEC meeting presided over by…
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Video: Pere Wins Brand New IVM Car(+Photos)
Just five days to the completion of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Pere, Shine Ya Eye housemate has won a brand new IVM Innoson car. Biggie announced this after the completion of the Innoson car task in which 6 of the remaining housemates participated. Pere was declared winner as he was the fastest in…
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‘Randy’ VC reportedly threatens to withdraw Girlfriend from Katsina Varsity
The Vice-Chancellor of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina State, Professor Sanusi Mamman, has reportedly threatened to withdraw his girlfriend from the university if she discloses that she had ever known him. The ‘randy’ VC, who is a professor of Special Education, is currently enmeshed in many scandals, from alleged mismanagement of the university’s resources…
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Saraki Reacts Over Demolition of Library Names After late Father
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq led government in Kwara has demolished one of the major learning centre in Ilorin on Tuesday, marking yet another move capable of escalating already tense political climate in Kwara politics. Sola A. Saraki Library Complex, named after the departed politician, was torn down in Ilorin West Local Government Area on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Pere, Angel Return To Big Brother House as Finalists
In a sudden twist in the Big Brother Season 6 show, Pere and Angel have returned to the House as finalists. But for the Big Brother’s introduction of the fake eviction and an endurance task of dismantling a toy truck, Pere would have been among the top five since yesterday. Angel appears more fast in…
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Gulder Ultimate Search: Meet 16 Participating Contestants
Twenty contestants participating in the 2021 Gulder Ultimate Search, only 16 have made it to the jungle. The show host, Gideon Okeke made this disclosure at the unveiling ceremony held at the Eko Hotels in Lagos. The 16 contestants are Adewale Adedamola Thompson, Chidinma Okeibe, Damilola Odedina, and Emmanuel Nnebe. Others are Estima Edem, Gerald…