Category: News
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Striking ASUU lecturers besiege Maduka University for employment
Vanguard News Many members of the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, including professors, are among those seeking employment in the yet-to-be-opened Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka in Enugu State. The private university is owned by the chairman of Peace Group, Dr Samuel Maduka Onyishi. The university, which houses Maduka College, is situated on over 500…
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INEC Begins Recruitment of Adhoc Staff For 2023 General Elections (See How To Apply)
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Wednesday, announced the commencement of recruitment of adhoc staff for the 2023 general elections. To this effect, the electoral umpire said it had opened its portal for recruitment, adding that eligible applicants should begin applying for the role. INEC made the announcement in a post on its Facebook…
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How ex-train attack negotiator, Mamu was arrested in Cairo
The former negotiator between relatives of the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack and the terrorists, Malam Tukur Mamu has been arrested in Cairo, Egypt while waiting for a connecting flight to Saudi Arabia. Although no reason was given in the report for his arrest, his family members accused the Nigerian authorities, especially the DSS…
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It’s Official Ooni of Ife Marries Oil Magnate, Mariam Anako-Ogunwusi (Videos)
Foremost traditional ruler, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife has officially tied the nuptial knots officially to his new wife, Mariam Anako-Ogunwusi on Tuesday, at the Enuwa’s Palace in the ancient city of Ile-Ife. The union is coming after her erstwhile Olori Naomi Shilekunola publicly called their union off on social media.…
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Alleged Fraud: Ogun Speaker Remanded, Gets N300 Million Bail
Embattled Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo has been remanded pending his fulfillment of an N300 million bail bond. Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday made the order following Oluomo’s arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an allegation of N2.475 billion…
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ASUU Strike: FG Insists On 35% Increment For Varsity Professors
The federal government has insisted on a 35% increment in salary for university professors. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu made the intention of the government known on Tuesday in Abuja, while speaking during a meeting with vice-chancellors and other university stakeholders. Adamu said the federal government could only afford a 23.5 percent salary increase…
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ASUU Strike: FG Constitutes Tactical Committee To Review ‘No-Work, No-Pay’ Policy
The Federal Government has constituted a tactical committee to review its ‘no work, no pay’ stance against striking members of the Academic Staff Union Of Universities, ASUU . This development followed a meeting by the Minister Of Education, Adamu Adamu; with Pro-Chancellors, Chairmen of Councils as well as Vice Chancellors of universities. The meeting held…
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What May Happen, If FG Bans ASUU in Varsities – ASUU’s RRC
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU,has cautioned the Buhari-led administration against purported move to prescribe the union adding that, such move is capable of jeopardizing the deadlock of its previous meetings with the government to address its demands. The union also warned that,”Government’s refusal to pay for the strike would hurt students more and…
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Abba Kyari Releases Bank Details, Other Assets Linked To Him, Accuses NDLEA of Concorting Lies
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari has accused the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA of concorting lies against his personality adding that the 14 assets linked to him was orchestrated by the NDLEA to further dent his image. The assets listed included a shopping mall, residential estate, polo playground, lands and farmland. This…
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Governor Wike Vows To Crush Political Enemies in PDP
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has vowed to crush those he perceives as political enemies in his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), adding that, he won’t leave the battle with those planning his downfall to God. He said God has given him the wherewithal to crush his enemies in the party. The Governor insisted…