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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened to sanction the lecturers who have continued to attend to the academic needs despite the ongoing industrial action. National President of the union, Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja. Recall that ASUU had on February 14, 2022 announced a four-week total and comprehensive warning strike following the inability of the union and the Federal Government to reach an agreement.
The Federal Government has called on manufacturers of alcoholic beverages to promote the principles of public health. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, made the call at a Roundtable in Lagos state. Ehanire, stated that the Federal Ministry of Health is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of Nigerians. The Minister noted that Responsible Beverage Services initiatives would help reduce alcohol consumption in under-age persons and pregnant women.
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai has maintained that the state will not pay ransom to bandits. El-Rufai disclosed this after updating President Muhammadu Buhari on security developments in the state. He stressed that the state will not pay ransom for kidnapped victims from the attack, even if the terrorists seek that from the government. The Governor noted that security agencies have been making efforts to rescue victims of the attack, […]
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Muslims to pray for the state and Nigeria as this year’s Ramadan begins today. A statement issued by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, congratulated Muslims worldwide on the dawn of another Ramadan fast. The statement described Ramadan as a new opportunity to get closer to the creator through fasting, alms-giving, and seeking forgiveness. It noted that the fasting month is always a lifetime chance […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has given additional 100 operations vehicles to the Western Nigerian Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun. Makinde who was represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, stated that the state government would continue to give zero tolerance to crimes. He expressed happiness that the corps had totally changed the security landscape of the state, stressing that adequate support would be given to all security outfits […]
Premier League clubs will be able to make five substitutions from the 2022/23 season. Teams in the English top-flight were allowed to make five changes for the final stages of the 2019/20 season due to fixture congestion caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike other major leagues and European competitions, the rule reverted to three substitutions per side due to fears that extra changes gave an advantage to the bigger clubs […]
The 60th anniversary of the Rolling Stones will be marked by four new documentaries. According to reports, the documentaries will tell the band's story from the perspectives of each member. The future rock legends first performed on 12 July 1962 at London's Marquee Jazz Club. There will also be a similar film using archive interviews with, and tributes to, late drummer Charlie Watts.
The Agricultural Credit Guaranteed Scheme Fund has revealed that the sum of N1.065 billion Central Bank of Nigeria guaranteed agric loans have been recovered from Cross River State farmers. Chairman of the board, Stephen Okon, disclosed this during the board’s meeting and awards to the best farmers of the year 2021 in Calabar. Okon stated that in terms of loan recovery, 10,635 loans valued at N1.065b were repaid from the […]
Sri Lanka Police has imposed a curfew in the country’s capital following clashes with protesters who tried to storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence. A statement issued by the Inspector General of Police C. Wickramaratne said the curfew will last until further notice in several areas of Colombo. The move came after hundreds of protesters in the capital’s Mirihana district threw stones and clashed with police in riot gear. The calls […]
