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The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the lingering disagreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over unpaid eight months’ salary. The resolution was a sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Paul Nnamchi (LP-Enugu State) and co- sponsored by …

By Toyin Falola The dynamic city of Ile-Ife is located in the heart of the Yoruba community, where tradition gently intertwines with modernity, generating a complex tapestry of cultural resilience and dynamism. The historic Royal Dynasty exhibits a remarkable synthesis of ancestral traditions and modern innovations, managing the shifting sands …

  An Associate Director with the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Aderonke Ige, has been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the British Government. By this award she to further her studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for a Master of Science …

  By Adetoye Afon   I’ve heard many Nigerian commentators, including media personalities and political analysts complaining about the unwillingness of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow access to his academic records at Chicago State University (CSU). The common refrain within the thread is this, “If President Tinubu truly has …

President Bola Tinubu is chairing the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which commenced some minutes after noon on Monday, is attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, …

The African Union has pledged support to the West African community of nations, ECOWAS. The union’s chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a statement, said he stands behind the group’s response to the coup in Niger. After a key summit in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Thursday, ECOWAS instructed its military chiefs …

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, has condemned the recent attacks at Baton and Rayogot, Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Government of the state. This is contained in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), issued on Thursday in Jos. The …

Gov. ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the appointment of Mrs Olanike Adeyemo, a Professor at the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) designate. The announcement is contained in a statement on Monday in Ibadan by …

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), on Friday announced that the 2023 edition of the Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF) would hold in December. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs of the corporation, Mr Brian Etuk, in Abuja. The Managing Director of NFC, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, said …

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has made the first set of appointments after his inauguration for a second term in office. The governor re-appointed Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointments are contained in a statement by Mohammad Iliyasu-Idde, Permanent Secretary, (PS) Cabinet Affairs …