Category: News
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Veteran Nigerian Musician, Orlando Julius is Dead
Veteran Nigerian musician, Orlando Julius, is dead . The iconic singer died few hours ago the age of 79, Phenomenal Lagos said. Orlando’s death was relayed by his widow, Latoya Aduke, through music promoter and Evergreen Music boss, Bimbo Esho.Esho in an early Friday Facebook post said, “Bimbo, Daddy Has Passed On…This was the message…
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Strike: FG Faults NLC Ultimatum, Begs ASUU To Sheath Sword
The Federal Government has faulted the ultimatum issued by the National Labour Congress, NLC, over the strike embarked upon by the the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU and other sister unions. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige who spoke on behalf of the government stated this on Thursday in Abuja. The minister…
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21,039 Junior Police Officers Get Promotion Six Years After Stagnation
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali-Baba, has approved the promotion of 21,039 junior police officers who suffered stagnation in the last six years. The promotion comprised the elevation of 20,572 Sergeants to the next rank of Inspector, 324 Corporals to Sergeants, and 143 Constables to the rank of corporal. The Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi,…
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NRC Makes NIN Requirement For Railway Passengers
Intending railway passengers should get their National Identity Number, NIN, ready as it will be a requirement from May. Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Fidet Okhiria, stated in Abuja on Thursday that the NIN would be needed to enhance the profiling of passengers. This, he explained, would also enhance safety and security…
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Impeached Ex-OAU SU President, Dr IBK Remanded in Kosere Prison (Video)
A shot video showing moment former President of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Students’ Union, Oyekan Ibukun popularly known as ‘Dr Ibk’ was taken to Kosere medium security prison in Ile-Ife has been captured by students who witnessed the proceedings on Thursday. The case, a two-count charge against Dr IBK, held with the State as the…
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#OAUGATE: Arraigned Ex-OAU SU President, Dr IBK Granted Bail
Impeached former Great Ife Students’ Union, Oyekan Ibukun Standing Trial Over Alleged Withdrawal of N720,000
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#OAUGATE:Detained Ex-OAU SU President, Dr IBK Appears in Court Over Alleged Withdrawal of N720,000 Union Funds (Photos)
Arrested former President of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, students’ union, Oyekan Ibukun popularly known as ‘Dr Ibk’ over illegal withdrawal of N720,000 from the union account has been charged to court. Vreporters reported that, the one time medical student of OAU was arrested following indicting document released by the Bank where the Union account…
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NLC Issues 21-day Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU, NASU, Others Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued 21-day ultimatum to federal to resolve lingering disagreement with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), and National Association of Academic Technologist (NAAT). This was contained in a communique jointly…
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Police Confirm Abduction of Four Female Students in Zamfara
The Police in Zamfara have confirmed the abduction of four female students of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Gusau on Wednesday. Mr Shehu said that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday…
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Six Kano Islamic Clerics Die in Fatal Accident While Returning From Da’wah
No fewer than six Islamic Kano clerics have lost their lives in a fatal accident on Wednesday after Islamic propagation outreach, Da’awah. According to DAILY NIGERIAN, the clerics were returning from Da’awah in Sumaila Local Government area, supported by Imam Malik Islamic Foundation. A staff of the foundation, who did not want to be mentioned,…