Acquiring vaccine for Nigerians our priority – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has emphasised that one of Nigeria’s most pressing priorities is obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine for the citizens. He stated this yesterday at the opening session of the virtual edition of the Paris Peace Forum, which featured presentations by some Heads of State and Governments alongside international organisations, on a collective […]

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#ENdSARS Lekki shootings: Army not in search of DJ Switch, General tells panel

Obianuju Catherine Udeh, aka DJ Switch The Commander of 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, says contrary to claims in the public, the Army is not after popular disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, fondly referred to as DJ Switch. Taiwo said this on Saturday in his testimony before the Lagos […]

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#EndSARS: We’re unhappy Sanwo-Olu denied inviting Army, General tells panel

The Commander of 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, says the Nigerian Army is unhappy that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, denied inviting the military on October 20, 2020, when soldiers shot at the Lekki tollgate where #EndSARS protesters were gathered. Taiwo said this on Saturday in his testimony […]

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#EndSARS protests: Army insists only blank bullets were fired at Lekki tollgate

The Nigerian Army has insisted that only blank bullets containing gunpowder were fired at the Lekki Tollgate area of Lagos State on October 20. Commander of the 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Brigadier Ahmed Taiwo, made this known on Saturday when he appeared before the Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by the state government to […]

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Jubilation as reinstated Unilag VC, Ogundipe returns, addresses crowd

Immediate past acting VC, Unilag, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola (L) handing over administrative documents to the reinstated VC, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, on Thursday Nov 12, 2020 The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, on Thursday, said that the management of the institution remained committed to working for and maintaining peaceful coexistence among staff members. He […]

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APC deceived Nigerians, dead in Rivers -Wike

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has boasted that the achievements of his administration have killed All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties in the state. Wike, who spoke during the reception organised by the Rivers chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to welcome thousands of APC members back to PDP, said his party had performed […]

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Ex-Ghana’s president, Rawlings dies

Ghana’s former President Jerry John Rawlings has died at 73. He led two coups, first in 1979, before twice being elected president in multiparty polls. A charismatic figure, he first seized power railing against corruption and was responsible for executing several former heads of state for their alleged graft and mismanagement. He was also seen […]

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Gombe uncovers 2,557 secret bank accounts

Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya Thursday announced the discovery of 2557 accounts linked to the state government, just as he accused the immediate past government in the state of financial recklessness and lack of accountability. Declaring open a one day workshop on Treasury Single Account, TSA on Cash Management Strategy for Chief Accounting and Paying […]

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Government allegations against Ondo teachers baseless – ASUSS

Ondo State Goverment has been warned against making allegedly unfounded allegations against teachers in the state. Particularly, the state’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools’ of Nigeria, ASUSS, criticised the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Dr. Doyin Odebowale, for indulging in the practice. The union said that […]

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