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LASU students to resume in batches – VC
The Lagos State University has announced that its students would resume in batches. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN, made this known on Monday. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had on Saturday announced that tertiary institutions will be allowed to open from September 14th, 2020, while primary and secondary schools may be…
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IGP issues fresh warnings, says politicians arming thugs for Edo, Ondo polls
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has raised the alarm over the ongoing arming and movement of thugs by politicians in preparation for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba in a statement said, “The IGP gave the warning having reviewed the Election Security Threat Assessment Reports…
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Many church leaders now see money as their ‘god’ – CAN President, Ayokunle laments
Rev. Samson Ayokunle, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has lamented that money has become the god of many Christians, especially church leaders in the country. He also said sexual immorality, gluttony, and financial impropriety prevalent in churches was due to lack of discipline. Rev. Ayokunle stated this in his speech at…
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DSS vs IPOB: Peter Obi demands investigation over ‘senseless’ killings of unarmed youths in Enugu
Former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings in Emene, Enugu State. A clash between the Department of States Services (DSS) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a week ago left some persons dead. The DSS confirmed that it lost two operatives. The Biafra agitators too said members were killed, with many currently…
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NBA crisis worsens as splinter group forms NNBA
The controversy created by the dis-invitation of Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) as speaker at its recent annual general conference is getting messier as a splinter group, New Nigeria Bar Association (NNBA), has emerged. The move has, however, elicited mixed reactions from legal practitioners. In a statement by conveners of…
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Buhari approves new appointments
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Bashir Tijjani Babajo as Executive Director, Operations, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). The four-year term took effect from August 1, 2020. The President also renewed the appointment of Philip Ashinze as Executive Director, Finance and Administration effective August 1, 2020. His approval was conveyed to the Minister…
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Wike presents 15 Prado Jeeps to National Assembly members
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has presented 15 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX and TXL to lawmakers representing the State at the National Assembly and urged them to defend the interest of the State fearlessly. He has therefore advised them to resist distraction, remain united and consult the party regularly. Wike gave the charge…
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Buhari lists nine priority agenda to turnaround livelihood of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday listed nine areas his regime would prioritise during his remaining years in office. He listed those priority areas to include improvement of access to quality education, health care, power supply poverty reduction. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke while…
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Hopes dashed as ECOWAS meeting with Mali coup leaders end in deadlock
Talks between West African nations and Mali’s new junta ended on Monday without a deal on how the country should return to civilian rule following last week’s coup, negotiators said. In separate statements, the two sides also said that ousted president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita — whose return to office had been initially demanded by the…
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Abramovich committing £150m more to three new Chelsea additions
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to bankroll more summer spending. The Daily Express says he has given the green light to a mega £150million splurge on Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice. Abramovich is happy for Chelsea to spend £50m on each of their three targets, with the rest of the money raised…