The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been accused by the Federal Government of disobeying the order of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) to call off its ongoing strike. Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, in a statement signed by Mr Olajide Oshundun, the Deputy Director, Press and Public Read More…
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Nigeria considering China’s C919 plane for Nigeria Air
Nigeria is considering the purchase of China’s newly-certified C919 passenger jet as it projects to grow its new national air carrier Nigeria Air to 30 planes by around 2025, Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika said on Saturday. Sirika said the new airline would have a mixture of Airbus and Boeing planes, but added the carrier is Read More…
Police break minors’ tummies bloating syndicate
The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday apprehended four men who allegedly use minors to beg for alms in Lagos traffic. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Commands Public Relations Officers stated this via this official Twitter handle. According to him, the men get minors from villages and then get a medical doctor to inject them with Read More…
I share your pains, your patience will not end in vain – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured citizens that their resilience and patience will not end in vain as his administration continues to reposition and strengthen the security agencies to tackle the nation’s security challenges. The president gave the assurance while addressing Nigerians in a broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary on Saturday in Abuja. ”As Read More…
Putin proclaims the annexure of parts of Eastern Ukraine
A defiant Vladimir Putin proclaimed Russia’s annexation of a swathe of Ukraine in a pomp-filled Kremlin ceremony, promising Moscow would triumph in its “special military operation” even as he faced a potentially serious new military reversal. The proclamation of Russian rule over 15% of Ukraine – the biggest annexation in Europe since World War Two Read More…
Comedian Trevor Noah to leave ‘The Daily Show’ after seven years
Comedian Trevor Noah, the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, said he was going to leave the programme after hosting it for seven years, indicating he wanted to dedicate more time to stand-up comedy. The 38-year-old comedian – who moved to the United States in 2011 and was born in Johannesburg, South Africa Read More…
Bukka Hut founder Laolu Martins dies in slip accident
Laolu Martins, co-founder and executive director of Bukka Hut, who is also an experienced investment banker has sadly died after an accident. Reports say he hit his head when he slipped at Lennox Mall, Lekki, Lagos. After being rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention, Martins, unfortunately, didn’t make it. He died on September Read More…
Lagos Red Line Rail System gets set with the delivery of 2 trains
Two trains – TALGO SERIES 8 – for the Red Line Rail System have been delivered, the Lagos State Government announced on Tuesday. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said that the arrival of the trains was another major milestone in the determination to deliver the operation of the Read More…
‘Skuchies’ drug peddlers nabbed by police in Ikorodu
Three persons, including a woman, have been arrested by the Police in Lagos State for allegedly being in possession of 150 bottles of “Skuchies’’ ready for sale. “Skuchies’’ is a zobo-like drink laced with hard drugs like Tramadol. Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Tuesday He stated that a timely intervention by Read More…
Lagos to unveil 30-year dev plan for rising population at Ehingbeti Summit
A 30-year development plan will be unveiled by the Lagos State Government for the Lagos population expected to hit 40 million by 2050 at this year’s Ehingbeti Summit. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this at a Private-Public Partnership pre-Ehingbeti stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Governor, Lagos, Mr Obafemi Hamzat, said Read More…