The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has explained why the government should leave the appointment of a new vice-chancellor of a public universities of the governing councils of respective institutions. The union said the political interference from the government’s side, especially the Ministry of Education and the Presidency on the issue of appointment of…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered immediate probe into the unfortunate prison break incident at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State. The Minister on Monday described the incident as unfortunate, and vows to ensure all fleeing inmates are captured leveraging the service’s robust biometrics and already deployed technology solutions. The Minister…
By Comrade Samakin Abdul-Jeleel Abiodun Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has redefined governance in Osun State, proving himself as a true leader committed to the development and well-being of the people. His remarkable achievements across various sectors have not only earned him high ratings but have also won the trust and support of residents across…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected governor, deputy governor and members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel…
Twelve inmates escaped in a jailbreak in the early hours of Monday in Kogi State. Kogi State Government confirmed this in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. He commended the swift response of security agencies to the jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe, where 12 inmates…
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has rejected any attempt by Nigerians to dictate the timing of his assessment of President Tinubu’s government. He asserted his independence, making it clear that he would not be bound by external schedules. Soyinka emphasised that he would only offer his evaluation when he deems it necessary and when he has…
Two ex-police officers have been arrested in Mexico for alleged links to a suspected drug cartel training ground where bones, shoes and clothing were found earlier this month, authorities said Sunday. The discovery of human remains at what Human Rights Watch has called an “apparent mass killing site” has caused shock in a country where…
Twelve inmates escaped in a jailbreak in Kogi State in the early hours of Monday. Kogi State Government confirmed this in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. He commended the swift response of security agencies to the jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe, where 12 inmates…
Two Nigerians based in the United States of America, Solomon Aluko and Nosakhare Nobore, alongside four others, are at risk of 62 years’ imprisonment each following their arraignment before a New York court on allegations of defrauding the US government to the tune of $50m. According to a court document obtained on the US Department…
A heavy-duty tanker vehicle filled with fuel on Sunday night exploded while offloading its content in a fuel station, causing fears of major casualties. The fuel station was said to belong to a major marketer located a few metres from the ‘B’ Division of the Nigeria Police, Kontagora, in Kontagora Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses said…
