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Reps urge FG to pay ASUU, NASU withheld salaries
09 May 2024
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to pay the withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Non Academic Staff Union (NASU). This followed the adoption of a Motion of Urgent Public Importance by Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC-Jigawa) during plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the motion, Fulata said that […]
Continue ReadingTaraba state Government cries out for help after two weeks power outage in Jalingo
09 May 2024
Taraba State Government has cried out that it is currently helpless regarding the two weeks power outage that is making life difficult for inhabitants of Jalingo, the state capital. It also said the bulk of the work of power restoration lies in the hands of the Federal Government, adding that all entreaties to the Minister […]
Continue ReadingCourt sentence woman for pouring hot water on co-wife
09 May 2024
A Senior Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has sentenced a 28-year-old housewife, Faith Felix to eight months in prison for pouring hot water on her co-wife. The woman, who resides in Gosa Toge along airport road in the FCT, was convicted and sentenced for criminal force, assault and causing grievous hurt, to which she begged […]
Continue ReadingCubarsi extends contract with Barcelona, release clause worth €500m
09 May 2024
Spanish teenager Pau Cubarsi, who has been turning heads with his mature performances in central defence in his breakout season, has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2027, the La Liga side announced in a statement on Thursday. “FC Barcelona and player Pau Cubarsi have reached an agreement to extend his contract, which will tie […]
Continue ReadingOyo govt demolish shops in Akinyele LGA
09 May 2024
Panic gripped residents and traders of the popular Ojoo market in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as the government demolished scores of shops and kiosks in the area, on Thursday. It was gathered that the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development had served the traders quit notice a long time ago […]
Continue Reading45 years old cleric arrested for defiling 3 teenage girls
09 May 2024
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a cleric for allegedly defiling three teenage girls in Agah village in llorin South local government area of Kwara state. The 45-year-old Cleric identified as Prophet Olayinka Ajiboye, described as a serial rapist, was alleged to have defiled three minors, all […]
Continue ReadingNigerian man arrested with 200g of cocaine in Kenya
09 May 2024
Detectives have arrested a Nigerian national allegedly found with 200g of cocaine in Mombasa, Kenya. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in a statement on Thursday, May 9, 2024, said the suspect, Victor Chinenye Ikonne, was arrested at an apartment as the crackdown on drug traffickers continues in the country. “The Anti-Narcotic Unit (ANU) […]
Continue ReadingProtesters storms NPF headquarters demanding the release of Ojukwu
09 May 2024
Journalists and concerned citizens have stormed the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, in a protest, demanding the immediate release of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism. Ojukwu was clandestinely abducted by the police in Lagos on May 1 and transferred to Abuja about three days later. The ongoing protest at the […]
Continue ReadingKane could not continue – Tuchel on why he subbed off Harry Kane
09 May 2024
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel explained his decision to take off Harry Kane with six minutes remaining of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid, saying the injured England captain “could not continue”. Bayern were 1-0 up and had one foot in the final when Tuchel replaced Harry Kane with back-up striker Eric Maxim […]
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