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Asiwaju Tinubu tasks Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila to see their offices as sacred
A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday, urged the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, and their deputies to see the offices entrusted in them as sacred.
Lagos polytechnic student commits suicide over quarrel with girlfriend
A part-time student in the Department of Hospitality Management Technology of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu Campus, Joseph Mayowa, has committed suicide.
Enugu college provost denies rivalry with education university
The management of Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu, has said that there is no rivalry between the institution and the newly established Enugu State University of Education, Ihe, in Awgu Local Government Area.
Kwara polytechnic staff, students threaten protest over rector’s appointment
Staff and students of Kwara Polytechnic have threatened to stage a peaceful protest over the appointment of a new rector by the outgoing administration in the state.
Healthcare: CSOs drum support for NAUTH, others
A Coalition of Civil Society Groups under the auspices of Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative has urged government at all levels to improve facilities at various health institutions in the country.
Redeemer university combats diseases through environmental services
The Vice Chancellor, Redeemer University Ede, Osun State, Professor Anthony Akinlo, has stated that the institution has been able to get rid of diseases through proper handling and cleanliness of its environment.
HURIWA: President Buhari ‘witch-hunting’ opposition
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari was using security agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to “witch-hunt” members of the opposition.
271 bag first class as UNILAG turns out 12,811 graduates
Authority of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) says 271 students of the institution would be graduating with First Class degrees during its 2017/2018 Convocation ceremonies, scheduled for April 1 to April 5.
Ten killed, scores injured in Imo cult war
Ten students have been killed and several others injured in a cult war at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State.
Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti promotes 145 staffers
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has promoted 145 staff across cadres in the institution.
Rector urges lecturers to focus on teaching, not on unpaid salaries
The Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnics, Dr Samson Odedina, has charged lecturers of the Institution to focus on their teaching rather than the salaries being owed them by the state government.
Kano Assembly appeal to Governor Ganduje, President Buhari for agric university
The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the State’s governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, to appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to upgrade the Audu Bako College of Agriculture in Danbatta Local Government Area to a university.
LASU suspends remittance of check-off dues to ASUU
Management of the Lagos State University has suspended the remittance of check-off dues of members of Academic Staff Union (ASUU) of the university.
How kidnapped Osun college staff regained freedom
Fresh facts have emerged how the kidnapped staff and students of Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke were released by the Fulani herdsmen that kidnapped them.
NIS set for first convocation ceremony after 25 years
The National Institute for Sports (NIS), a leading sports training institution in the country is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary and the maiden convocation ceremony scheduled to hold on January 17th, 2019.
Rector: LASPOTECH produced 120,000 eminent personalities in 40 years
Samuel Sogunro, Rector, Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), has affirmed that the institution, in its 40 years of existence, produced over 120,000 eminent personalities who are outstandingly performing in all walks of life.
Yakubu Dogara: We must build our institutions to deepen democracy
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, says to deepen Nigeria’s democracy, efforts must be made to build the nation’s institutions.
NUC approves 13 postgraduate programmes for Samuel Adegboyega University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment and commencement of 13 postgraduate programmes for Samuel Adegboyega University (SAU), Ogwa, Edo State, effective from the 2018/2019 academic session.
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Kenyan female lawmaker beaten up by colleague
A member of the Kenyan Parliament representing Wajir East, Rashid Kassim, has been arrested hours after allegedly assaulting Wajir County Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi.
Certificate forgery: Kwara tribunal adjourns for WAEC official to present subpoena
The Chairman of Election Petition Tribunal in Kwara, Justice Bassey Effiong, on Thursday adjourned to Friday to enable a representative of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to present evidence of the writ commanding him to appear in court.
Appeal Court refuses to sack Senator Bulkachuwa
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has refused to nullify the election of Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa representing Bauchi North, Alhaji Adamu Bulkachuwa, over allegation that he was not the proper candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the senatorial seat.
REC: Violence a major challenge during last election
Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, Anambra State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has said that violence was a major challenge in the conduct of 2019 general elections in the state.
Slaven Bilic appointed West Brom boss
Former Croatia and West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has been handed the task of leading West Brom back to the Premier League, the Championship side announced on Thursday.
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Democracy Day: Enugu residents urge President Buhari to honour Humphrey Nwosu
A cross-section of Enugu residents on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to honour Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, former National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairman during the June, 1993 presidential election.
Extradition: Court sanctions Senator Kashamu for delaying suit against NDLEA, others
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered Senator Buruji Kashamu to pay N50, 000 cost each to the Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General and the National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Morgan Tsvangirai’s daughter dies
The daughter of late Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java, 36, died on Monday following a car crash about a month ago.
Cesc Fabregas hits back after Barcelona benchwarmer jibe
Cesc Fabregas has hit back on social media after being accused of swapping Arsenal to become a benchwarmer at Barcelona.
Neymar rape accusations overshadow Copa America kick-off
Brazil should have been gearing up for another major home sporting spectacle with renewed optimism that star forward Neymar would help bring to an end a 12-year trophy drought.