Senate Supports NUC Over Creation of More Universities  

The Senate on Monday gave a nod to the suggestions by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the creation of more universities across the country. The Upper Chamber’s decision followed requests by stakeholders in the education sector for the proposed Federal University, Okigwe in Imo State. The requests were aired at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND,...

Akai Egwuonwu Formally Joins Race for Anambra South Senatorial By-Election

Chief Akai Egwuonwu, Chairman of Stine Industries, makers of Anambra Rice, has thrown his hat to contest the Anambra South senatorial by-election, to replace the zone’s deceased senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah. Emerging information suggests that the by-election primaries will be conducted sometime in December 2024 by participating political parties, while the main election will be held in January of 2025. During his declaration on Sunday at his home in Amichi, Nnewi South local government area,...

Labour Party Presidential Candidate Chides Tinubu

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for self-deceit, noting that the president can’t create massive poverty in the land and expect any progress. Obi stated this in his keynote address at the 16th annual Founder’s Day ceremony and 20th-anniversary celebration of the American University of Nigeria, (AUN) Yola on Saturday. “You can’t create massive poverty and expect any meaningful development. For any...

Peter Obi Donate Computers To Yola Catholic Diocese

The former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has donated 10 sets of computers and Printers to St Augustine College, Mayo Belwa. Speaking during the event, Peter Obi said no investment in the education of children is a waste as “education is the only tool that can secure the future of the young generation”. He promised to continue to do his best towards enhancing education...

ASUU-SAZU Bauchi Varsity Chapter Declares Indefinite Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, of Bauchi State owned Sa’adu Zungur University, SAZU has declared an indefinite strike action. The indefinite strike followed several warnings on several occasions by the union including a notification of retirement of about 30 PhDs. ASUU SAZU Chairperson, Auwal Nuhu at a news conference declared the strike shortly after a congress at the Yuli campus of the university, saying some of the union demands include absence of pension...

President Tinubu Heads to South Africa Following France Visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the BNC will hold on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, following a ministerial meeting scheduled for 2 December at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. The...

Anambra APC Chieftain Commends President Tinubu on Port Harcourt Refinery

Sir Paul Chukwuma, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress – APC, the former National Auditor of the party and currently Pro-Chancellor of Benue State University, Makurdi, as well as an aspirant of the party in the 2025 Anambra Governorship election, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the recent commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt refinery, abandoned many years ago. Mr. Chukwuma while applauding this feat by President Tinubu, linked it to...

Two Hospitals Set For Conversion To Federal Medical Centres

…FG, Adamawa Govts Signs MoU The Federal and Adamawa state governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Yola to convert Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi to Federal Medical Centers. Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health signed for the Federal Government while Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta signed on behalf of Adamawa State. Speaking after the signing ceremony, Minister of Health Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate reiterated the Federal Government’s...

Kaduna State Government To Document Repentant Bandits

…Denies Paying Them Money Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says the state government will start documenting repentant bandits on Saturday. The governor disclosed this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, saying the government had received the first set of repentant bandits; most of them in Birnin Gwari are indigenes of the community. He said the Birnin-Gwari cattle market was reopened which was closed for about 10 years due to insecurity in...

Plateau Concerned about Stigmatization Against People Living With HIV

The Plateau State government has expressed worries over the continued stigmatization of people living with HIV in the state. Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, the State Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen to kickstart the series of events to celebrate the 2024 World’s AIDS Day with the theme: “Take the Right Path to End HIV/AIDS”. The Commissioner added that the theme resonated deeply with the government’s commitment in Plateau State to prioritize health equity...

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