The Federal Government has cleared N52 million fines and compensation for 399 inmates at various correctional centres across Kaduna State as part of measures to decongest the facilities. Dr Ado Saleh, Kaduna State Comptroller of Correctional Services, disclosed this on Monday in Zaria. Saleh said, “We are here to release… Continue reading
Professional bodies including the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria, AOPSHON, and the Forum of Education Secretaries have hailed the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde on the re-appointment of Dr. Nureni Adeniran as Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board. They all made… Continue reading
Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), a leading faith-based institution of the Sword Of The Spirit Ministries International,Ibadan,has officially unveiled Professor Timothy Olubisi Adejumo as it’s new Vice Chancellor as well as other management team. His appointment takes effect from December 1, 2023. Adejumo, a Modakeke, Osun State born Professor of Agricultural/EnvironmentalMicrobiology… Continue reading
Three people have been killed and nine wounded in an explosion at a catholic mass in the Philippines. According to the BBC, the incident occurred in a gymnasium at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi on Sunday morning. In 2017, the city was the scene of a five-month battle… Continue reading
A yet-to-be-identified Nigerian nurse in the United Kingdom has been reportedly sacked by the management of her hospital after she was found praying for an elderly patient. The self-acclaimed online doctor, Harvey Olufunmilayo, disclosed this via his X handle, @drolufunmilayo, on Thursday. Although newsmen cannot verify this claim as of… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed grief over the death of three traditional rulers from Oriire Local Government Area state, in a road mishap, on Friday.The traditional rulers; Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula and Alayetoro of Ayetoro, were said to be on their way to a social function… Continue reading
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed a “Post no Debit” restriction on all bank accounts without Bank Verification Number and National Identification Number effective April 2024. “Post No Debit” is a term used to describe a restriction imposed by banks on specific accounts, preventing customers from making withdrawals, transfers,… Continue reading
Tragedy struck on Friday in Ogbomoso as three traditional rulers in the Orire local government area of the zone in Oyo State lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident at Arinkinkin area Ogbomoso while going to the funeral party of the mother of a brother to a traditional ruler,… Continue reading
Bode Akinbode President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has been called upon to tackle food insecurity in the country with a view to avoiding increasing hunger and cases of suicide. The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, during the last general election, Comrade Olufemi Ajadi… Continue reading
Bode Akinbode President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has been called upon to tackle food insecurity in the country with a view to avoiding increasing hunger and cases of suicide. The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, during the last general election, Comrade Olufemi Ajadi… Continue reading
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