By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA The Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of bursary in universities and colleges of education across the country, with N150,000 and N100,000 earmarked for each undergraduate in an education programme and NCE student, respectively, per session. The Minister of
– FG’s threat unacceptable, unconstitutional — MBF – Smacks of hidden agenda – Mbazulike Amechi – Anambra not most insecure in Nigeria — Nwodo – FG should not treat South-East in isolation — Ahamba -We reject any emergency rule in Igbo land—ADF –
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJA The defiant Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, Wednesday, blasted those criticising his stance on southern governors position on open grazing, insisting that whatever he said on the issue was not outside the scope of the
Some 3,000 priests and members of religious orders sexually abused children in France since 1950, according to a new report. By Francis X. Rocca and Sam Schechner An investigation of the Catholic Church in France found that priests, church employees and volunteers sexually
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Wednesday in Benin swore in Justice Joe Acha as the new Chief Judge of the state. Justice Acha has been acting in that capacity for more than four months. Performing the ceremony Obaseki stressed the need for
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, Wednesday, inaugurated 11 commissioners and two Special Advisers in Benin as part of those that will constitute the Edo State Executive Council. The governor charged the new appointees to ensure transparency and uphold accountability in all they
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Isa Ibrahim Modibbo for appointment as the Chairman of the board of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC). The Upper Chamber also okayed the nomination of Engr. Gbenga Komolafe as Chief Executive of the NURC.
A member of House Representatives, Ben Igbakpa (PDP Delta) has recalled how Ghanaian security agents held him for four hours in the airport last weekend. He said he was held on the account of President Muhammadu Buhari’s allegation that some members of the
Only four Professors were physically present at the town hall meeting organised by the UI Community Forum tagged: “The voice of the next UI VC: Who is next?” Sixteen contestants were expected to present their agenda to the university community. The acting vice-chancellor, Professor
Igangan community has submitted to the Oyo State Government a list of property and vehicles that were destroyed during the June 5 attack. Fifteen residents were killed by those who invaded the town. The community is seeking N193 million compensation to enable victims
The Government of Abia State has called for the investigation of the killing of Abia
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Abia State Government says there is no truth in a recently circulating video on social
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has taken a new