Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has kicked against any plan to include private universities in the country as beneficiaries to Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) interventions. The President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke who stated this during a two-day interactive session between TETFund and all unions of beneficiary institutions on Wednesday, said that such a move will lead to proliferation of private universities devoid of quality. While speaking on TETFund projects in many public tertiary institutions, Osodeke urged the Fund to work more on the monitoring method of its projects across the country to ensure that quality projects…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of chief executives in the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday. The statement revealed that Aminu Maida was appointed as Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission Also, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen was made the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), while Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi was assigned as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria camp in Faro, Portugal is bubbling with life as Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and 18 others have arrived for the International Friendly matches vs Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. As confirmed by the Nigeria Super Eagles verified Facebook handle, 20 players are in camp. England based duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Frank Onyeka are expected in camp on Wednesday, October 11, same as new invitee, Fisayo Bashiru. The Eagles In camp at the time of this report; Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Jordan Torunarigha (KAA Gent, Belgium); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey);…

Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is under investigation for potential betting breaches on illegal platforms and risks being suspended for up to three years if found guilty. This is part of an investigation from the Turin Prosecutor regarding gambling through illegal online platforms. Investigators have scanned accesses, data and transactions and Fagioli has emerged as one of the suspected bettors who have now been put under investigation. FIGC are reported to be aware of the situation since August 30. Prosecutor Giuseppe Chiné has also opened an investigation, following a report from the player’s lawyers who informed the Italian Football Federation about…

The National Examination Council, NECO, has warned that the results of candidates from states that are indebted to it will not be released. The examinations body said some states are owing it a total of N5.5 billion, between 2011 and 2023. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this on Tuesday while announcing the June/July 2023 SSCE examination results. But he failed to reveal the identity of the states that are owing the examinations body. Wushishi called on the states to expedite action in settling the debt, warning that the Council will not release the results…

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended the effort of the Federal Government for the delivery of additional two Diamond-62 (DA-62) aircraft into its inventory. Abubakar, at a brief ceremony held in Ilorin, Kwara, on Wednesday, said the additional asset would help to add impetus to ongoing air operations of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) across the country. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Wednesday in Abuja. In his remarks, the CAS said that the process that culminated into the reception of…

Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, has condemned the move by some state governors to ban mining activities in states. Alake, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a press briefing ahead of the 2023 Nigeria mining week. According to Alake, no state government has the authority to interfere with mining operations in the state. He noted that mining activities were a constitutional issue and an item in the executive-legislative list of the federal government. He said, “only the federal government has the authority to make laws and regulations for operationalising solid mineral activities. We are not against any…

The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a resolute directive to hospitals across the nation. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, addressed the longstanding issue of patients being denied immediate treatment due to the demand for police reports in cases of accidents and gunshot wounds. For years, numerous individuals have lost their lives while hospitals awaited official paperwork, causing public outcry and distress. The most recent was a ‘one chance victim’ in Abuja. Minister Pate underscored the government’s firm stance on this matter, stating that all hospitals, including private ones, must…

Birmingham City have appointed Wayne Rooney as their new manager. The 37-year-old former England captain has joined the Championship club on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Rooney succeeds Blues head coach John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday after 15 months in charge. The ex-Everton and Manchester United striker’s appointment is the first managerial change made by Blues’ new American owners Shelby Companies Limited since they took over in July. Rooney will be supported by his former England team-mate and current England Under-21 assistant Ashley Cole and his old United colleague John O’Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland men’s national…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has demanded that President Bola Tinubu comes clean on his true identity. Obi made the demand on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja. The former Anambra State governor urged Tinubu to reintroduce himself to the nation he governs, and to the world for avoidance of further doubt. According to Obi, it’s only Tinubu himself through a direct personal statement that could clear every speculations about his true identity. Obi said, “He should introduce himself to the nation he governs, and to the world for avoidance of further doubt.…

Senate has revealed that the country has lost N2.3 trillion to the menace of crude oil theft so far in 2023. Senator Ned Nwoko stated this before the Senate at Tuesday’s Plenary Session, emphasizing that existing statistical data indicates that pipeline vandalism and oil bunkering have led to a significant socio-economic crisis in Nigeria. The Senator also made mention the effort of various security agencies trying to curb the menace but who are largely unsuccessful due to the few bad eggs working with “unscrupulous figures within the oil industry to undermine the nation’s economy”. He said:“In 2022, it was reported…

The government of Nigeria is considering the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC), as corruption continues to plague the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said that Nigeria could benefit significantly from establishing such a court, as it would provide a platform to address cases involving individuals and assets located abroad. “The corrosive impact of corruption on Nigeria’s development, stability, and prosperity cannot be overstated,” Fagbemi said in a speech in Abuja on Tuesday. Establishing an IACC would be a significant step in Nigeria’s fight against corruption. However, whether the government will overcome…