ASUU strike: UNILAG, Bowen varsity in ‘Twitter battle’ for singer Rema

The University of Lagos has responded to pleas from popular Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, as the latter complained about the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Via its official handle, the institution said it has chosen Rema, advising the singer not to change his mind about this choice […]

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Lagos govt shuts down warehouse over sale of contaminated milk

Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has ordered the closure of a distribution warehouse located at Wilmer Street, Isheri-Ojodu Area of the State. According to a statement by the state government, the closure was ordered after the General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo (Esq.), led an enforcement team to the distribution warehouse. A video had surfaced […]

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Buhari’s ex-minister, Dalung dumps APC

President Muhammadu Buhari’s former minister of sports, Solomon Dalung has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dalung, who served in the first term of Buhari’s administration, submitted the letter of his withdrawal from the party to the Ward Chairman of the party in SabonGida Ward, Langtang South LGA of Plateau State. The letter which […]

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2023: Campaign group exposes plot to malign Osinbajo

The Osinbajo for President Media Council has raised an alarm over the alleged plot to malign the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, ahead of the All Progressives Congress’ primary election. Osinbajo is a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The council made this known in a statement titled, ‘Exposed: Plot to […]

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1,149 Nigerians killed, INEC suffers 42 attacks in electoral violence, commission decries rising insecurity

INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission has lost no fewer than 9,836 smart card readers in over 42 attacks on its offices and staff in three years. Also, more than 1,149 persons, including INEC employees and security officers were killed in the three elections held in 2011, 2015 and 2019. Ballot […]

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Kukah to Presidency: I respect Buhari as person, but as president, he has done a bad job

Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has fired back at the presidency, which had slammed him over his criticism of the policies of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that Aisha, the wife of the President also agrees with what he said about her husband. Kukah made this known in an interview on Arise […]

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Remove your cassocks, join politics, Presidency replies Kukah

The Presidency on Monday took a swipe at the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, for his continuous criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration, asking him (Kukah) to consider joining partisan politics and see how far he can go. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, made the […]

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Sexual abuse: Police invite Chrisland head teacher, parents, others

Lagos State Police Command has invited all parties involved in the alleged sexual abuse of a 10-year-old primary six pupil of Chrisland Schools located in the Victoria Garden City area of the state. The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said on Tuesday that all parties involved in the matter have been directed to […]

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Chrisland: Police begin probe as school, parent disagree over alleged rape

L-R: Pupil’s mother, The school Chrisland Schools, Lagos State, has denied allegations that a 10-year-old primary six pupil was raped during the school’s participation in the World School Games at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The female pupil was among 76 pupils that represented the school at the event, which was held between March 8 and […]

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