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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has declared an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to fulfill past agreements. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a union meeting held at its secretariat in Amassoma. According to ASUU, the decision stems from unfulfilled commitments…

ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa

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Ondo NUJ Donates to Orphanage as Part of 2024 Press Week Activities

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As part of the 2024 Press Week celebrations, the Ondo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by supporting children at a local orphanage. The gesture reflects the union’s dedication to social responsibility and its efforts to uplift the less privileged. The NUJ delegation, led by its…

Ondo State Governor to Present 2025 Budget Proposal to Assembly

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Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is set to present the 2025 budget proposal to the State House of Assembly today. Preparations for the presentation have been finalized following the completion of pre-treasury discussions by all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with the State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. In anticipation of this, members…

Aiyedatiwa Inaugurates 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund

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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has launched the Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to honoring the sacrifices of Nigeria’s military personnel. The launch event took place at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Akure, signaling the start of activities to commemorate the nation’s fallen heroes and provide…

Odinkalu Criticizes Double Standards in Treatment of Yahaya Bello and Dele Farotimi

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uman rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has condemned the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) for handcuffing fellow lawyer Dele Farotimi during his arraignment in Ado-Ekiti over defamation charges. Odinkalu contrasted this treatment with the “honourable escort” given to Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, by…

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Urges Landlords to Refrain from Rent Hikes

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to landlords and property owners in Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area (LGA) to avoid raising rents and property prices, emphasizing the need to ease the burden on residents. Speaking at the inauguration of the Abiola/Ajayi/Ogba and Obawole/Iju-Ishaga road on Monday, the governor highlighted that the infrastructure projects undertaken by…

BREAKING: Nigerian Government Issues Alert on New XEC COVID-19 Variant

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The Nigerian government has placed hospitals nationwide on high alert following the detection of the XEC COVID-19 variant, which has now spread to 29 countries globally. First identified in Australia, the XEC variant is a recombinant strain—a hybrid of two pre-existing COVID-19 subvariants. Experts note that it has a growth advantage over other circulating strains,…

Nigeria Risks Missing $1.2 Trillion in AI Opportunities, Warns NIGCOMSAT

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Nigeria could lose out on $1.2 trillion in potential benefits from the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy by 2030 if it fails to adopt strategic policies and innovations, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has cautioned. NIGCOMSAT Managing Director, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, sounded the warning in a statement issued after the 12th Regular Meeting of the…

Tax Reform Bill Will Protect Low-Income Nigerians, Says Federal Government

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The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that the Tax Reform Bill currently under consideration in the National Assembly aims to simplify tax administration and shield low-income earners from excessive tax burdens. Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), disclosed this during a press briefing in Osogbo. Represented by Olubukola Olorunfemi, the…