ASUU accused certain vice-chancellors of acting like “tyrants,” working hand-in-hand with university governing councils to punish lecturers instead of addressing the core issues that led to the strike.
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Minister of Defence of Nigeria, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly and emphasized Nigeria’s dedication to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The Minister expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the UN’s leadership and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to supporting the Non-Aligned Movement and the African Group and stressed the urgent need for progress in nuclear disarmament, citing the significant threat nuclear weapons pose to international peace and humanity. Badaru emphasized that nuclear weapons represent a significant threat that cannot be justified amidst pressing socio-economic development needs. He urged Nuclear-Weapon States to fulfil their obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty…
He clarified that Sanusi was not sacked but suspended due to infractions in the CBN’s financial reporting:
“He was suspended because the Financial Reporting Council queried the expenditure of the CBN. There were serious infractions that needed to be looked at. That was the reason, but somehow, the time was short. So before we finished, his tenure elapsed. Probably, he would have been called back.”
In commemoration of the “World Contraception Day” (WCD) on September 26th, Nigerian health experts, including Prof. Josiah Mutihir of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), are highlighting the crucial role of contraception in family planning, including empowering individuals to take control of their reproductive health. At a webinar organized by Development Communications Network (DevComs), with support from The Challenge Initiative (TCI, Nigeria), experts discussed the theme Breaking Barriers: Advancing Access to Family Planning in Resource-Limited Settings. They emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to address unregulated procreation, which has contributed to the country’s socio-economic challenges. Despite years of global advocacy, Nigeria…
The Sokoto State government has approved the allocation of ₦1.1 billion for the procurement of motorized boats, life jackets and relief materials for 22 local government areas affected by flooding. The decision was announced by Ibrahim Dade Adare, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, following a State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday. Adare explained that the move was part of the government’s response to a committee’s report on flood impacts across the state. “If you can remember, a committee was set up to assess the issue of flooding in Sokoto. The report indicated that out of the…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has disclosed that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and President Bola Tinubu are aware of the alleged involvement of Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, in banditry activities in the state. The governor revealed on Tuesday that he had reported the minister to the NSA and the President, presenting them with some facts regarding the situation. This development follows Mohammed’s recent denial of any ties to banditry in the state. Speaking on Channels Television, Mohammed, a former governor of Zamfara, challenged Governor Lawal and General Ali Gusau (retd.) to swear by…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Treaty of Pelindaba, emphasizing that establishing Africa as a nuclear-weapon-free zone is a crucial gift to both current and future generations. Minister Badaru made this statement during a high-level meeting for the Launching of Friends of the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty, hosted by Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. At the meeting, Nigeria joined other like-minded countries to launch a campaign advocating for a treaty that prohibits the production of fissile materials for nuclear…
Fistula scars -Twenty-two-year-old Naomi George is visibly shaken as she fights back the tears, recalling the night her life changed forever. In 2019, the heavily pregnant Liberian endured a harrowing ordeal when she went into labour. Despite intense contractions, her midwife dismissed her symptoms, insisting the baby wasn’t ready. This meant she had to suffer through the night in pain before finally being rushed to a hospital. Even there, her birthing was delayed until the following afternoon. By this time, it was too late – she had had an intrapartum stillbirth, meaning the baby did not survive.A few weeks later,…
Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, says this is the right time for the federal government to stop fuel subsidies. Dangote spoke during an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday. “I think it is the right time to (take away fuel subsidies) because all countries have gotten rid of subsidy,” he said, adding that subsidy is a sensitive issue, adding that once a country subsidises the product, people would increase the price. Dangote said it would lead to the government “paying what they are not supposed to be paying”. We’ll track petrol sold locally Dangote said the petrol…
A former Commissioner for Finance in Sokoto State, under Aminu Tambuwal’s administration, Abdussamad Dasuki, on Monday, testified before the state Commission of Inquiry and faulted the claim that N16.1 billion from the sale of shares, was diverted by the immediate past administration. ASHENEWS, on September 17, 2024, had reported the Commission’s counsel, Amanze F. Amanze, as saying that the Commission is currently investigating the alleged diversion of N16.1 billion from the sale of state shares by Sokoto State Investment Limited during the Tambuwal administration. But appearing before the panel on Monday, Dasuki said. However, the State government shares were transferred…