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Blessing Alims, the first female President of the Student Union Government (SUG) at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has justified her decision to appoint 50 individuals as aides, citing the need for effective governance and representation of the university’s diverse student body. Alims, who recently made history as the first female SUG President in UNICAL’s 49-year history, faced criticism on social media for her appointment of 50 aides, with some comparing her leadership style to what they described as a “wasteful government” in Nigeria. In a statement signed by her Press Secretary, Madueke Chinenye, Alims explained that her decision was…
The Federal Government has stopped the planned sale of subsidised rice to civil servants. It has, therefore, withdrawn the circular in which it directed civil servants interested in subsidised rice to apply. This was made known in a fresh circular from the Ministry of Special Duty and Inter-Governmental Affairs obtained by our correspondent on Thursday in Abuja. The circular, dated August 2, 2024, which was signed by the ministry’s Director of Human Resources, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, did not give any reason for the withdrawal of the the initial memo. No further details are also given to this effect.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed new governing councils for the Maritime Academy of Nigeria in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Kaduna State. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, the appointees are expected to serve with integrity and devotion to enhance the structural, academic, and all-around standards of the institutions. The appointees are: For the Maritime Academy of Nigeria: – Kehinde Akinola – Chairman – Shehu Maigari Doguwa – Member – Samuel Isichei – Member – Faisal Lawal Halidu – Member For the…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that one of its personnel killed a teenager in Zaria, Kaduna State, during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, contradicting the police’s earlier denial of using live ammunition on protesters. The protests, which began peacefully, turned violent in various parts of the country, resulting in multiple reported incidents of killings by security operatives. Despite video evidence of extrajudicial killings, the police had denied involvement in the shootings. However, the Nigerian Army’s admission has raised questions about the police’s handling of the protests. The police had claimed that no live ammunition was used, despite reports of killings in…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the state’s forthcoming election, Asue Ighodalo, is not electable and cannot speak his own language. State reporters states reports the remarks of Senator Adms Oshiomhole, during an appearance on Arise TV’s Morning Show, said Ighodalo lacks the qualities necessary for the Edo people to elect him as governor. He said, “Asue Ighodalo is not electable; he can’t speak his own language. He went to his village but couldn’t sleep there because of witches and wizards. Edo people are wiser now.” Speaking on the defection…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring the country is about to enter a new dawn. State reporters explained that it is the second time in a week the President would address Nigerians and make appeal on hardship in the country. Tinubu, in an official video released by the State House on August 7, 2024 (today), acknowledged the hardship Nigerians are going through as a result of fuel subsidy removal. The President also admitted that an “avoidable lag” between subsidy removal and his “good and helpful plans” compounded Nigerians’ pains. He…
Tobi Amusan has made Nigerians proud again as she qualified for the 100-meter hurdles semi-finals in the ongoing 2024 Olympics in Paris on Wednesday. Amusan, the reigning world record holder, outpaced the USA’s Alaysha Johnson, who finished second with a time of 12.61 seconds, and Janeek Brown, who clocked in at 12.84 seconds in Heat 1. This performance positions Amusan as the second-fastest qualifier overall, trailing only the defending Olympic champion, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn from Puerto Rico. It is noteworthy that Nigeria has not yet secured a medal in this year’s Olympic Games. State reporters informed that the semi-finals are scheduled…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun says the FG currently spends $600 million monthly on fuel imports. Speaking with AIT on August 7, the minister explained that this situation was a key factor in President Tinubu’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, as the country lacks precise data on domestic fuel consumption. “The fuel subsidy was removed May 29, 2023, by Mr President and at that time, the poorest of 40% was only getting 4% of the value, and basically, they were not benefitting at all. So it was going to just a few.…
The embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has denied any relationship with the Endbadgovernance protests across the country. State reporters understands that there are allegations by certain quarters that Bello is one of the sponsors of the ongoing protests. However, speaking via a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Michael Ohiare, the erstwhile governor claimed that it was a plan by his enemies to frame him. The statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja read, “We have uncovered a high-wired plan by some disgruntled enemies of the nation and persons on the ‘Project Bring Down Yahaya Bello’,…
Bayelsa state have lost over 18 persons and properties worth millions on a tragic boat accident in Southern Ijaw river. State reporters revealed that the sad incident occurred on the 7th of August when passengers were traveling through Ezetu community to Yenagoa by river. The sad event has claimed lives of family members and important properties leaving the people of Southern Ijaw local government and the state to mourning. In a statement released by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary of the State Governor, expressed the condolences of the state government to families of the victims. The Governor said investigation will…