ASUU Strike: Gridlock As Protesting Students Block Lagos Airport Road
University students protesting the seven-month industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday morning blocked a section of the access road to the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos, Channels Television reports. The situation caused gridlock along the axis as vehicular movement in and out of the airport was stalled. The spokesman […]
Court Dismisses PDP’s suit Seeking Disqualification Of Tinubu, Obi
A federal high court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) seeking the disqualification presidential candidate of All progressives Congress(APC), Bola Ahamed Tinubu and presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1016/2022, the PDP had challenged the propriety of the substitution of the running mates […]
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Worth Over N100 billion in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 1.8 tonnes of cocaine worth “N194 billion” in Lagos. The agency made this known in a statement issued on Monday. The NDLEA’s media director, Femi Babafemi said the drugs were seized from a warehouse in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. Babafemi described the development […]
Strike: House of Reps Speaker To Meet ASUU On Tuesday
The speaker of the house or representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, is scheduled to meet Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday. The special adviser to the speaker, Lanre Lasisi made this known on Sunday. According to the media aide, the leadership of the house and other stakeholders are expected to attend the meeting. The goal […]
Doyin, Eloswag, Chomzy, Allyson, Dotun Evicted From BBNaija
Five housemates haves been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show. The housemates evicted on Sunday night were Doyin ,Eloswag, Chomzy, Allyson and Dotun. Doyin, Eloswag and Chomzy were earlier sent packing on September 11 but moved to Level 3 in the house and kept for another one week as Big Brother guests. […]
Nigeria Inflation Hits 20.52% In August
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s inflation has hit 20.52% in August 2022. The headline inflation rate was 19.64% in July 2022. According to NBS, the consumer price index(CPI) for August 2022 was 3.52% points higher compared to the rate recorded in August 2021 which was 17.01%. The CPI measures the average change […]
Galaxy Backbone, 9mobile, SecureID, Rack Centre, Arravo Back NITRA ICT Growth Conference
Key technology companies have indicated interest to throw their weight behind the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) as partners in the second edition of the association’s ICT INDUSTRY GROWTH CONFERENCE slated to hold September 29, 2022, at the Lagos Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island. The partnering companies include Galaxy Backbone, 9mobile, SecureID, Rack Centre and […]
Akeredolu Loses Mother
Evangelist Grace Akeredolu, mother of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. The governor said the mother died in the early hours of Thursday, September 15 in her sleep. “My siblings and I announce, with deepest regret and total submission to the will of the Almighty, the passing into glory of our adorable, dutiful and […]
Musili Smith Resigns As Chairman PSC
A former inspector general of police, Musiliu Smith has resigned his appointment with the Police Service Commission(PSC). His resignation maynot be unconnected to the recent scuffle between the police force and the commission over recruitment exercise It was gathered that the chairman tendered his resignation to President Muhammadu Buhari last week, but got approval on […]
Peter Obi Visits Jonathan
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) , Peter Obi visited former President Goodluck Jonathan. Obi said he visited Jonathan to exchange views on an array of national interest questions ahead of 20233 general election. The former governor disclosed his meeting with ex-president on his verified twitter handle on Thursday.
