Nigeria news today headlines : Wednesday 15th May 2024
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Court Case Between Brothers, Edo Govt Also Being Sued By The Enigie – Nehikhare
Govt Open To Working With All Parties For Peaceful Resolution Of Dispute The Edo State Government has said it has no hand in the matter between His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin and some Enigie, noting that it was painful that the matter which is essentially
Critical Perspectives On Electricity Tariff Hike, Subsidy, Energy Transition
The recent increase in electricity tariffs, sanctioned by the Nigerian government, has drawn the ire of many Nigerians, and rightly so. In an attempt to ward off criticism of the increase at a time of unprecedented hardship over the cost of living, the Nigerian government and its strategists claim that the increase is basically for
University Governing Councils: ASUU Gives Tinubu Fresh Ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday gave President Bola Tinubu a two-week ultimatum to reinstate the dissolved Governing Councils of Nigerian universities. Since President Tinubu dissolved the councils last June, the universities have operated without governing councils and this has continued to affect all public institutions, including polytechnics and colleges of education.
Marriage Sponsorship: Speaker Backpedals As Knocks Over Decision Rises
MINNA – The Speaker of Niger State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, have rescinded his decision to sponsor the marriage of no fewer than 100 girls from his Constituency, Mariga as more condemnation trails the controversial mass wedding. The Speaker in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) Media and Communications,
JAMB Releases Additional 36,540 UTME Results, Disclaims Fictitious Letter
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday, announced the release of additional 36,540 UTME results, which were earlier withheld for further investigation. A statement by Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Spokesperson, said the latest release was in addition to the 531 results released the previous week now bringing the total results released to 1,879,437. In
CSO Urges CBN To Reconsider Payment Card Plan For Hajj Pilgrims’ Travel Allowance
KANO – The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to shelve its plan to issue pilgrims’ Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) through payment cards. With the airlift of pilgrims to the holy land imminent, CBN directed commercial banks to pay only $200 in cash, with the remaining $300 to be
Hisbah Arrests 6 For Raping 12-Year-Old Girl In Kebbi
BIRNIN-KEBBI – Six men have been arrested for raping a 12-year-old girl at Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi Kebbi. The girl, whose name was given as Basira Kabiru was on errand by her parents when she was accosted by the men and taken to their hideout where she was raped. The suspects names are
Yoruba’ll Remain Within One Nigeria, Champion Nation’s Progress – Yoruba Unity Forum
••Commends Oyo Makinde’s Vibrant, Formidable Leadership IBADAN – The Yoruba Unity Forum has declared that the ethnic group will continue to put itself in strong position within the context of Nigeria and champion the cause of progress and development in the country. The Forum, which described the recent activities of the Yoruba Nation agitators as
Activist, Godwin Offor Slams Nigerian Leadership, Says They’re “Killing” Citizens
Nigerian activist and social commentator, Godwin Offor, has lambasted the country’s leadership, accusing them of perpetuating the suffering and death of citizens through their policies and actions. In a fiery statement, Offor declared that “Nigeria’s leadership is killing Nigerians! They’re killing us with hunger, poverty, and insecurity. They’re killing our dreams, our hopes, and our
Shittu Pledges Support For SWAN, Anticipates Massive Sports Activities In Kwara
The Chairperson, House Committee on Sports in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Honourable Rukayat Motuntayo Shittu, has pledged to ensure robust media coverage of sports activities in the state. Speaking to executive members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Kwara State chapter, in Ilorin on Tuesday, the lawmaker said that with the
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