In a bid to completely meet up with the key demands of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, the Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to bridge the dichotomy between holders of the Higher National Diploma, HND and First degree. Nyesom Wike, the supervising minister of education, inaugurated the committee on behalf of President…
Abducted Schoolgirls: Nigeria Police Offer N50m Reward
The Nigeria Police Force has offered a reward of N50 million to anyone who can give information that would help in locating and rescuing more than 200 girls abducted in Borno by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Nigerian Terrorists’ sect, admitted in a video on Monday that the group truly kidnapped…
Naomi Nyadar Released
After a series of protests and calls from Nigerians, Muhammed Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police has ordered the release of Naomi Nyadar, the Chibok woman leader. Nyadar was released to her husband this afternoon in Abuja. Inspite of that, Oby Ezekwesili, Former Education Minister, maintained that Nigerians need an explanation on what she described…
Naomi Nyadar’s Detention Unjust- Ezekwesili
Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education has declared as unjust, the detention of Naomi Nyadar, Chibok Woman Leader. Nyadar is one of the women leaders who led the protest march for the 276 missing girls that were kidnapped in Borno by men suspected to be Boko Haram members. She was reportedly driven away by men…
Jonathan Summons Security Chiefs Over Nyanya Bombing
Following another bomb blast at Nyanya18 days after the Monday, April 14 explosion, President Goodluck Jonathan has summoned security chiefs to a special security meeting in Abuja. Reuben Abati, the president’s spokesperson, disclosed that the meeting “is on-going” in Abuja early this afternoon. The recent bomb blast took place on Thursday evening, leaving 17 persons…
NERC Halts Fixed Charges For Electricity Consumers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has disclosed that electricity consumers who do not have continuous electricity supply for 15 days in a month shall no longer be required to pay the fixed electricity charge for that particular month. This however will be granted, NERC said, if the disruption in power supply is caused by…
Simon Kolawole Launches Online Newspaper
Simon Kolawole, former Editor of THISDAY Newspaper, is set to influence policies, decisions, and the leaders in the best way he deems suitable for the present digital age. He chose no other way but the publication of an online Newspaper named The Cable, which was launched today at the City Hall, Lagos Island, Lagos State.…
5 Killed in Nasarawa Ethnic Crisis
A dispute over a farmland in Igga between the Eggon and Gwandara ethnic groups, both in Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State took a bloody turn on Saturday, leaving five persons dead and several others injured. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed in a statement today that no fewer than five persons died in…
Police Debunk Claims of Boko Haram Attack in Lagos
Umaru Manko, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has debunked rumours making the rounds that members of Boko Haram sect have invaded some parts of the state. The commissioner, while shedding light on the state of security in Lagos State, said there was no iota of truth in the rumour making the rounds that the…
Borno Abduction: Military Admits School Girls Are Still Missing
Contrary to its previous claim, the Nigerian Army has admitted that most of the schoolgirls abducted in Borno by suspected Boko Haram members on Monday are yet to be rescued. Chris Olukolade, the defence spokesman, revealed this in a statement issued earlier today. The Defence headquarters had earlier claimed that it had rescued all but…
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