Oyebanji Sworn In As Ekiti State Governor
Mr. Abiodun Oyebanji has been sworn in as the new Governor of Ekiti State The former chief of staff, Oyebanji was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, on Sunday, October 16, 2022 He took over from Governor Kayode Fayemi who was also a former minister of mineral and steel […]
OON award: ‘Come and see me dey Buga…’
The news came like a bolt from the blue. I had been slated to receive National Honours Award in the rank of Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON. Who, me? I almost couldn’t believe it. Astounded is the word. But the person telling me was neither flippant nor frivolous. And a short while […]
BREAKING: ASUU Suspends Strike Conditionally
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its eight month olds strike “conditionally” The union suspended the industrial action after a meeting of its National Executive Council in Abuja. The union embarked on the industrial action on February 14, 2022 demanding review of salaries of their members and an improved academic environment. The […]
Former BigBrother Naija Star, Rico Swavey Is Dead
A former Big Brother Nigeria star, Rico Swavey is dead. Swavey’s death was confirmed by his former colleague Alex Unusual in a post on Twitter on Thursday morning “This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest in peace,” she wrote in the terse post. This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. […]
ICT Growth: Stakeholders Task Nigerians on Emerging Technologies
By Patrick Aigbokhan Stakeholders in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector have charged Nigerians to brace up for the disruptions occasioned by the emergence of modern technologies, especially now that the country is on the verge of experiencing the Fifth Generation (5G) network commercial services. The stakeholders spoke during a panel session at […]
Former PDP National Chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor Is Dead
A Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor is dead. Ogbulafor reportedly died on Thursday night in Canada at the age of 73. He is from Olokoro, in Umuahia South local government of Abia State. The former chairman was born on May 24, 1949. Ogbulafor was first PDP’s National Secretary […]
Folashade Ogunsola Emerges UNILAG VC
A professor of microbiology, Folasade Ogunsola has emerged as the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG) Ogunsola became the 13th and first female of VC of the institution for the first time in the last 60years The professor is expected to succeed the outgoing VC , , Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, whose five-year single term […]
Ethiopia Scraps Visa on Arrival For Nigerians
Ethiopian government Stops Visa on Arriva For Nigerians The Ethiopian government has stopped visas on arrival for Nigerians with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday The government said travelers would need to obtain their visas at its embassy in Abuja before embarking on a trip to the country. “Please, be […]
FG Weakens ASUU, Registers Rival Union
The federal government has presented a certificate of registration to the Congress of Nigerian University Academics( CONUA).The minister of labour ana productivity, Chris Ngige presented the certificate to CONUA on Tuesday. In 2018, CONUA parted ways with ASUU over irreconcilable differences The minister also presented a certificate of registration to the National Association of Medical […]
FG To Register ASUU Rival As Academic Union
The federal government has approved the registration of Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), a breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), as an academic union. CONUA broke away from ASUU over disagreements on some issues in 2018. The minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige will present the certificate of registration […]
