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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the recently appointed Vice Chancellor, alongside Mrs. Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike, the Registrar. In a statement released by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, it was revealed that the council, chaired by Ambassador…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sought Senate confirmation for his nominees to serve as Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary, President Tinubu stated that the request aligns with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The nominees include…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has publicly alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to detain him on November 14, immediately following the conclusion of his tenure. Speaking at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja, Obaseki asserted that the arrest plans are politically motivated, targeting him on charges of…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on Nigeria’s newly appointed ministers to prioritize collaboration with fellow ministers, permanent secretaries, and key stakeholders to fulfill their mandates under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at a two-day Induction Retreat organized in Abuja, Akume emphasized that teamwork and…
After a hard-fought campaign, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledged to usher in a new “golden age of America” following his electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Addressing a crowd of supporters in the early hours of Wednesday, Trump declared, “This was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There’s never been anything…
The Nigerian Federal Government is making preparations to utilize the Kiri Dam in Adamawa State for electricity generation. The dam, located in Shelleng, currently serves as a water reservoir for irrigation purposes at the Dangote Sugar Refinery in Numan. However, the government is now taking steps to retrofit the dam to enable it to generate…
The FIRS recruitment has officially opened for 2024, targeting young graduates. Here’s everything you need to know about the process: Is FIRS Recruitment Form Out? Yes, the 2024 FIRS recruitment form is now available. Applicants can find the form and all necessary details on the official FIRS career page. It is essential to visit the…
Written and compiled by Omoruyi Hannah J The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has unveiled ambitious plans to elevate the infrastructure and cultural significance of Ile-Ife, declaring his intent to be remembered as the leader who transformed the historic city into a modern cultural and tourism center. During a meeting with…
Written and Compiled by Jubril Amirat The Polytechnic Ile-Ife. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday unveiled a golden statue dedicated to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at a ceremony held at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The event also marked the inauguration of a 2.7-kilometer road, named “Senator Oluremi…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has stressed the importance of enacting robust laws to support local government autonomy and strengthen the institution. He shared his views during an interactive session with journalists in Kano, where he attended a constitutional review committee retreat over the weekend. Ndume pointed out that while he fully supports local…
