Passengers from an 18-seater bus were kidnapped on Wednesday evening near Ochonyi-Omoko village on the Abuja-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. According to a passenger, Benjamin Isaac, who escaped from being kidnapped by the bandits, the incident occurred around 8 p.m. He claimed the attackers hid in a bush and opened fire on the moving vehicle, deflating the back tyres and …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and tertiary education stakeholders adopted 140 as the minimum cut-off mark for 2022 admission into the nation’s universities on Thursday in Abuja. The cut-off point for polytechnics and colleges of education was set at 100. The cut-off marks were decided at the 2022 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Degree, Nigerian Certificate of Education …
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the forthcoming presidential election is a “must win” for his party in order to bring jobs, education, food, medicine, and hope, among other things. Tinubu also defended his choice of former Borno state Governor Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate, saying he remains …
Godwin Onuh Odeh This piece is a response to the shocking news published by the Sahara Reporter on July 13, 2022, titled “Nigerian Senate Presidents’ Lawan’s “Stooge” Appointed NYSC Director-General Accused of Fraud.” It should be noted that Brigadier General Shuaibu took over as the 18th Director General of NYSC on May 10, 2019 and handed over to his successor, …
The national leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has rejected the alleged suspension of its Bauchi state chairman, Malam Sani Shehu, stating that he remains the genuine Chairman of the Party in the state. The alleged suspension of Shehu by the North East zonal secretary, Babayo Liman, on July 13, 2022, without the consent and approval of the …
Vote of Confidence in NYSC Management… The Nigerian College of Bishops and Imams has requested an urgent assent to the National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund Bill, which is still before President Muhammadu Buhari for his signature. According to the clerics who bore their minds in Abuja, an urgent assent to the bill will lead to better opportunities for Nigerian …
President Muhammadu Buhari has told Kashim Shettima, the running mate of the All Progressives Congress, APC’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, that he will respond to him when he hands over power in 2023. Buhari was reacting to Senator Shettima’s flowery speech, according to a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the President’s aide on Media and Publicity. Shettima was chosen as …
Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo state, has called the impeachment of Engr Rauf Olaniyan, the state’s deputy governor, illegal and a violation of the rule of law. Folarin, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday following the impeachment of Engr Olaniyan as the state’s deputy governor, urged APC members to remain …
Godspower Adigheti, 23, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly hacking his girlfriend, Gift Oloku, to death. The suspect allegedly killed Oloku, a Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro student, for destroying his iPhone 11 Pro Max. According to reports, Adigheti had engaged the deceased, who was cohabiting with him, in a fight over her activities in the …
Senator Gabriel Suswam, representing Benue North East Senatorial District, has stated that the Electricity Bill, 2022, which was signed into law on Wednesday, has primarily demonopolised power generation in Nigeria. He stated that the space for generating power has been opened to the point where states and individuals can venture into power generation and distribution. This, he said, was a …
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and other labour sector stakeholders declared on Tuesday that Nigeria should make the most of its rapidly growing population by employing a skilled workforce. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has specifically tasked ITF with leveraging a 3 million euro grant in the pipeline to produce more skilled workers in Nigeria. The desire of the …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has confronted Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige about its six-month strike. ASUU accused Ngige of destabilising the dispute resolution process between the union and the federal government. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, President of ASUU, addressed a press conference at the University of Abuja on Tuesday, according to NAN. According to ASUU President, the …
Fatade Idowu Olamilekan, a wire fraud suspect on the FBI’s wanted list, was extradited to the US on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for allegedly stealing over $3.5 million in equipment in various cities across the US. According to a statement by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, his extradition was coordinated by the Commission in response to …
Emmanuel Omoru, an accountant, is accused of murdering his pregnant wife and hanging her body to fake suicide. According to reports, the incident occurred on July 16th at their residential home in Omozuise Street, Off Street 2, Lucky Way, Aduwawa, Benin City, after the deceased accused the suspect of having extramarital affairs. “I met Aduwawa police officers who told me …
The Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) has lamented the difficulty of running bakeries in Nigeria. As a result, they have decided to withdraw their services for four days beginning Thursday, July 21, 2022, according to a statement issued by the association. “Bread is a staple food and one of the cheapest ‘grab and go’ foods available to both the …
On Tuesday night, gunmen stormed Arthur Jarvis University in Cross River State and opened fire. Sir Arthur Jarvis, a former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in the state, owns the university. According to reports, the incident occurred as the students were returning from classes on campus. The university is located in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, about 15 kilometres from …
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency, CESJET, has once again urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the National Youth Service Corps NYSC trust fund bill, which was recently passed by the National Assembly, into law. At a press conference in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of CESJET, Isaac Ikpa, stated that the bill’s signing into law will bring economic …
A Dana Air Boeing 737 with the registration number (5N DNA) made an emergency landing on approach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport due to a problem with one of its engines. The airline confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, saying it happened around 2:52 p.m. and that the passengers were unharmed. “Our Abuja-bound Boeing 737 aircraft with registration …
Ken Langone, a billionaire investor and philanthropist, has identified three key business principles that have served him well throughout his career. He told CNBC in an interview that aired on Mad Money that these principles have also been helpful in building a successful organisation. According to him, the three most powerful things in business are a kind word, a thoughtful …
Personal Loan Against Salary (PLAS) was introduced by FirstBank of Nigeria Limited to assist customers in meeting their daily obligations. AMAKA IFEAKANDU considers the product’s impact and benefits on account holders. The recent increase in the prices of goods and services in the country has continued to put pressure on many Nigerians, forcing them to think about how to raise …
