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Nigerian Government Establishes Governing Councils for Universities, Polytechnics, and FCEs

18May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Nigerian Government Establishes Governing Councils for Universities, Polytechnics, and FCEs

Recently, the Nigerian government has formed the governing councils for a total of 111 federal tertiary institutions across the country. Over the weekend, the Federal Ministry of Education unveiled the list of these established governing councils. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Education, made a statement announcing the upcoming inauguration and retreat for these councils scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2024. She mentioned, "The official inauguration and retreat for the Governing Councils are set to take place on Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31, 2024, at the National Universities Commission located at 26 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja. Both events are slated to begin at 9:00 am each day." Last year in June, the governing counc...

Nigeria Professional Football League Update: Osun United FC falls short of promotion

18May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

Nigeria Professional Football League Update: Osun United FC falls short of promotion

Regrettably, Osun United Football Club, owned by the Osun State Government, has narrowly missed out on securing promotion to the prestigious Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. Based in Osogbo, the club did not secure a crucial playoff ticket that would have enabled them to secure promotion to the top tier. The Omoluabi giants, participants in Conference Group B of the Nigeria National League, NNL, concluded their campaign in third position with a total of 30 points. Within their final three matches, the club suffered defeat in two encounters, which proved detrimental to their promotion aspirations. Having been relegated from the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) in 2008, now known as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Osun United made strides towards a return to top-fligh...

18May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

Anticipation runs high as Sporting Lagos prepares for showdown against Rivers United

Outlook appears bright as Sporting Lagos goalkeeper, Christian Nwosu, expresses confidence ahead of the team's upcoming match against Rivers United. Nwosu emphasized that the team has regained its edge following the brief hiatus. The anticipated clash between Sporting Lagos and Rivers United is set to take place at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt next weekend. Speaking to the club's media, Nwosu shared, “The training sessions have been really engaging for all of us.” He added, “With the rigorous training regimen, we will definitely be prepared for the challenge posed by Rivers United.” According to Nwosu, the training sessions are geared towards enhancing the team's sharpness and overall readiness for the upcoming game. Sporting Lagos has accumulated a total of 41 poin...

Weather Prediction by NiMet: Dust Haze and Thunderstorms Expected

18May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Weather Prediction by NiMet: Dust Haze and Thunderstorms Expected

A weather forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, indicates that dust haze and thunderstorms are expected from Saturday to Monday nationwide. On Saturday, NiMet predicts dust haze in parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, and the northern area of Adamawa. There are chances of isolated thunderstorms in Bauchi, Kaduna, and Taraba during the morning. In the afternoon, localised thunderstorms are anticipated in parts of Kaduna and Taraba, while the rest of the North is likely to experience sunny skies. For the North Central region, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected in the morning, with possibilities of isolated thunderstorms in parts of Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, and Kwara States in the afternoon and evening. Cloudy skies with interval...

18May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Obong Abasi Otu Appeals to Tinubu: Complete Adiabo Bridge and Dredge Calabar Channel

In a plea to the federal government, the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu, V, has urged for the completion of the Adiabo bridge project initiated during the administration of late General Sani Abacha in 1993. His appeal was channeled through the Obong of Calabar Executive Forum (OCEF), an authoritative body within the Palace of the Obong overseen by high Chief Henshaw. The intended purpose of the bridge is to enhance accessibility to the hinterlands and connect Akwa Ibom State, ultimately reducing travel time and boosting the economic prospects of communities along the route. Obong Abasi Otu noted that the construction on the Calabar (Adiabo) side of the bridge had reached a completion rate of almost 70% before being abruptly halted for undisclosed reasons during that era....

Call for Aba North Assembly Seat Vacancy Declaration and Threat of Protest by Group

18May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Call for Aba North Assembly Seat Vacancy Declaration and Threat of Protest by Group

Urging the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emereuwa, to declare the Aba North seat vacant within seven days, the Coalition of Aba North Ethnic Youth Groups has stirred up a demand. Since November 27, 2023, when the Court of Appeal in Lagos ruled Destiny Nwagwu of LP ineligible and declared Aaron Uzodike of the PDP as the rightful representative of Aba North, the seat's status has sparked controversy. Despite winning the legal battle, Uzodike has not been inaugurated by the Speaker, leaving the seat unoccupied since November 2023. The Coalition of Aba North Ethnic Youth Groups has heightened the tensions by setting a deadline for the Speaker to declare the seat vacant or face protests across Aba. Expressing their frustrations in a protest letter signed by group lea...

Emergence of Details from Meeting between Tinubu and Chinese Executives in Nigeria

17May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

Emergence of Details from Meeting between Tinubu and Chinese Executives in Nigeria

In a statement disclosed on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Bola Tinubu conveyed to Chinese executives that Nigeria stands as a secure investment hub. Mr. Dai Hegen, the Chairman of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), led a delegation that visited President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu assured the Chinese business executives about the safety of their investments in Nigeria and pledged to strengthen the business environment further. The president expressed his administration's openness to enhance business collaboration with the company and enhance critical infrastructure and facilities for the mutual benefit of both parties. "I have attentively listened to your proposals...

Public Hearing Held by Lagos Assembly for Geographic Information Service Bill

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Public Hearing Held by Lagos Assembly for Geographic Information Service Bill

A public hearing for the Geographic Information Service Bill was conducted by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday. Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the House, mentioned that the new bill aims at streamlining all geographic information service projects within the state. During the assembly’s complex one-day public hearing on the bill, the speaker addressed the attendees. The bill is titled: “The Lagos Geographic Information Service Bill and other connected purposes,” as reported by NAN. Explaining the objective of the bill, the speaker noted that it seeks to establish a centralized computerized database for all geospatial-related information and matters in the state. Furthermore, he highlighted that the bill is intended to curb illicit practices and minimize fraudulent land t...

Breaking News: Medical doctor Anuoluwapo Adepoju jailed by Lagos court for botched plastic surgery

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Breaking News: Medical doctor Anuoluwapo Adepoju jailed by Lagos court for botched plastic surgery

In a significant ruling, the Federal High Court in Lagos State has sentenced Anuoluwapo Adepoju, a medical doctor and the founder of MedContour Services, for performing a failed plastic surgery that led to the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020. Judge Mohammed Liman pronounced her guilty and handed down a one-year prison sentence. As an alternative, she was offered the choice of paying a ₦100,000 fine. Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, expressed his satisfaction with the verdict in a post on his social media account. He stated, “I take pride in personally handling the prosecution of Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Even though I have moved on, the conviction in this case reinforces the importance of acco...

Obong of Calabar Urges Hiring of Multiple Contractors for Quick Completion of Calabar-Lagos Highway

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Obong of Calabar Urges Hiring of Multiple Contractors for Quick Completion of Calabar-Lagos Highway

Calling on the federal government, the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu, V, has emphasized the need to engage multiple contractors to expedite the completion of the Calabar-Lagos highway project. Delivering their message through the Obong of Calabar Executive Forum (OCEF), an advisory and executive body of the Obong's Palace, they highlighted the importance of starting the construction of the highway concurrently to accelerate the project timeline. Highlighting the benefits, the forum suggested that having numerous contractors simultaneously working on the project would help mitigate risks associated with inflation. The forum also recommended that the federal government enlist a significant number of skilled engineers and competent road construction contractors for the ini...