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ASUU, students fume as FG halt UNILAG 51st convocation
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter, has condemned the postponement of the 51st convocation ceremony of the institution, describing it as wicked and inhumane. With the postponement, the hope of over 13,000 graduating students have been dashed as the Federal Government directed the UNILAG management to suspend its 51st
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‘Four things to know about VP Osinbajo’
As Vice President Yemi Osinbajo marks his 63rd birthday on Sunday, there are four principal qualities that set him apart, says Laolu Akande, his media aide. “These are: the grace of God that ordains and separates him and which causes him to be elevated and triumphant; the fear of God; relentless hardworking ethos; and
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Ethiopian Airlines operates all-women flight to mark Women’s Day
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has operated an all-women functioned flight to Washington DC. Africa’s largest aviation group and SKYTRAX certified Four Star global airline has scored the all-female flight crew feat highlighting the airline’s progress in empowering African women, and the contribution of women to the socio-economic development of the continent. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr.
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NCC deactivates 2.2m improperly-registered SIM cards
About 2.2million improperly-registered SIM cards have been deactivated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, has said. Danbatta, who disclosed this at the weekend in Abuja, said the deactivation of anonymous SIM cards was in line with one of the key agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari to
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Electricity: Gas shortage hits 16 GenCos, as Nigerians face blackout for 10 days
At least shortage of gas has hit 16 power generating plants causing power generation at its highest point to drop to 3,675 megawatts (MW) on Saturday. Operators also said the drop in power supply will continue for another 10 days until scheduled maintenance is completed on the gas pipelines. Daily power generation statistics obtained by
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Niger: 350 herders fled Munya, camp in Sabo Wuse
About 350 Fulani herders, said to be terrorised by gunmen attacks in Munya Local Government Area of Niger state, are now taking refuge in Sabo Wuse town along the Abuja – Kaduna highway in the state. The internally displaced persons, mostly women, children, and few men, were seen during a visit on Sunday, camping on
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Imo guber: I didn’t expect my application for review would be rejected – Ihedioha
A former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has expressed regrets over the judgement of the Supreme Court, which rejected his appeal for the review of the apex court’s January 14 ruling that sacked him as the governor of the state. Speaking for the first time on the March 3 court’s ruling, Ihedioha said the
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Pastor’s son, daughter, 2 others kidnapped in Abuja
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the son and daughter of the presiding Pastor of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pastor Komolafe Amos, in Anguwar Wadata in Abaji, opposite the newly established Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), Abuja. The two abducted victims are: Yemi Komolafe and Samuel Komolafe. Our reporter learnt that a
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Fuel to become cheaper once Ajakuta-Kano gas pipeline is completed – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said fuel would become cheaper and more environment-friendly in Nigeria once the Ajakuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline, billed to commence in the second quarter of 2020, is completed. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari, stated this on Sunday at the 41st edition of the Kaduna International
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FACT-CHECK: Was coronavirus deliberately created by someone in a lab to infect people?
A news video by Arise TV showed the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, claiming that the coronavirus was created in a lab deliberately by someone to infect other people. The video has generated nationwide reactions from the public, especially on social media. Magu was defending his earlier comment
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Coronavirus: No cause for panic – Buhari tells Iran, Italy, South Korea
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday, sent messages to Presidents Hassan Rouhani and Moon Jae-in of Iran and South Korea respectively, and the Prime Minister of Italy, Guiseppo Conte, expressing “deep sympathies” following increasing incidents of the deadly Coronavirus in their countries. In the messages, President Buhari said the Nigerian government will continue to diligently carry out
Coronavirus: No cause for panic – Buhari tells Iran, Italy, South Korea
Your intellectual capacity has impacted positively on my administration – Buhari tells Osinbajo
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, as he celebrates his 63rd birthday anniversary. In a telephone call Sunday afternoon to his deputy, the President commended Prof. Osinbajo’s loyalty and dedication to the administration. A statement forwarded to DAILY POST on Sunday by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s media aide, said that “President Buhari
Your intellectual capacity has impacted positively on my administration – Buhari tells Osinbajo
16-year-old girl allegedly kills father’s friend attempting to rape her
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old girl for allegedly stabbing a 49-year-old security guard, Babatunde Ishola, to death. She allegedly committed the act while Ishola tried to rape her, NAB reports. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, in a statement on Sunday, said that the suspect resides at No. 10, Olalemide
16-year-old girl allegedly kills father’s friend attempting to rape her
Border closure: Nigeria’s economy, security have improved – FG Task Force
The Joint Border Operation Drill, Sector 3, says Nigeria’s security and economy has improved in less than two months of inauguration. The Ag. Coordinator, Joint Border Operation Drill, Sector 3, Compt. Garba Mohammed, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, in Ilorin,Km Kwara State. The sector covers Benue, Kogi, Kwara and Niger
Border closure: Nigeria’s economy, security have improved – FG Task Force
FRSC reacts to report of its officials arresting, puncturing vehicle allegedly rushing pregnant woman to hospital
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has debunked reports that its officials arrested and punctured the tyre of a vehicle conveying a pregnant woman in labour to the hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to NAN, the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Bisi Kazeem, denied the social media report in a statement on
FRSC reacts to report of its officials arresting, puncturing vehicle allegedly rushing pregnant woman to hospital
350 Christians killed in 2020 in Nigeria – Rights group
A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law, Intersociety has said that no fewer than 350 Christians have been killed in Nigeria between January and February of 2020. Intersociety in a report signed by its board of trustees chairman, Mr Emeka Umeagbalasi and made available to to newsmen in
350 Christians killed in 2020 in Nigeria – Rights group
Nigerian singer dies in Dubai after performing at Speaker Gbajabiamila’s mother’s birthday
Nigerian singer, Ejiro Emokinovo, has died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, after performing at the 90th birthday celebration of the mother of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Ejiro, who was the lead vocalist of a popular singing group, Veentage Band, died after an unsuccessful surgery. She and her husband, Desmond Emokinovo,
Nigerian singer dies in Dubai after performing at Speaker Gbajabiamila’s mother’s birthday
Catholics hold protest March in Anambra over killing of Christians
Catholics in Anambra State on Sunday evening, staged a protest march against the spate of killings of Christians in Nigeria. The protest march, which saw over 50,000 Catholics donning black attires, started at Ekwueme Square in Awka through streets in the capital city and ended at St Patrick’s Cathedral and was led by the Bishop
Catholics hold protest March in Anambra over killing of Christians
Coronavirus: Buhari meets Sanwo-Olu in Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, met with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The meeting was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President’s Personal Assistant on Photography, Sun?ay Aghaeze, shared photos of the parley. He said the Sanwo-Olu updated Buhari on the state’s efforts on coronavirus. The case was reported in Lagos on February
Coronavirus: Buhari meets Sanwo-Olu in Aso Villa
Coronavirus cases identified in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, others
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday disclosed that 23 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in some states. They are Edo, Lagos, Ogun, Kano and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NCDC said one was confirmed positive “index case” with no death. The Director General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,
Coronavirus cases identified in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, others
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