Niger state governor and Chairman North Central States Governor’s Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta on his emergence as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje on Monday, described the appointment as well deserved in view of Professor Kuta’s excellent commitment, hard work and selfless service to humanity. The Governor, who expressed displeasure at the prolonged and incessant closure of universities in the country due to strikes, called on the incoming Vice Chancellor to liaise with his co-Vice Chancellors…
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The Bauchi State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-BASUF), has resolved to continue with the ongoing strike action until all the Union’s demands were met. A statement jointly signed by the branch chairman and secretary, Yusuf Musa Yahaya and Ismail Hassan, said the branch meeting of September 23, resolved that “no form of teaching will be accepted by its members”, among other resolutions. Read the resolutions below: The Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG) Branch met on Friday, 23d September, 2022 at Bauchi Campus and discussed reports from the National Secretariat, the Zone and the Branch, and…
An auto crash on Sunday, reportedly claimed lives of many persons at Iyana-Oworo inward Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The incident has resulted in traffic gridlock along the axis. Details later…
United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. would respond decisively to any Russian use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Sullivan said the United States has spelled out to Moscow the “catastrophic consequences” it would face. His remarks represented the latest American warning following the thinly veiled nuclear threat made by Vladimir Putin last Wednesday in a speech in which the Russian president also announced his country’s first wartime military mobilization since World War Two. Sullivan told NBC’s meet the press programme that “if Russia crosses this line, there will be catastrophic consequences for Russia. United States will…
The Katsina State team that represented Nigeria at the International Debate Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has emerged winner of the competition after beating the hosts Malaysian team. The Katsina team secured the ticket to represent Nigeria after becoming runners up at the 2021 Presidential Inter-Schools debate championship in Lagos. Aminu Badaru, the spokesperson of Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Katsina. He said that the debate was conducted on current affairs, especially the Russia/Ukraine crisis, Public and Private schools and also on two party/multi party systems of…
The archdiocese of Chicago asked three retired priests to stay out of ministry while it investigates allegations of sexual abuse of minors from nearly 50 years ago. News release from the archdiocese on Monday revealed that the allegations against Revs. John J. Rudnik, 87; James E. Flynn, 80; and John W. Clemens, 75, are being investigated by the archdiocese’s Independent Review Board. Each of the retired priests has one allegation against him from nearly 50 years ago. All of the priests are cooperating with the investigation. “We take every allegation seriously and follow the policies and procedures we have had…
A suspected leader of the Seleka militia groups in the Central African Republic, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges against him at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Prosecutors said Said was charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity at the opening of his trial as he oversaw a prison in the capital Bangui where inmates were beaten and tortured. “I plead not guilty to all charges and all situations,” Said, dressed in a dark grey suit, told the judges. The mostly Muslim Seleka militia groups seized power in 2013-2014 as part of the Central…
Novak Djokovic on Monday said he was bothered by a wrist problem during the Laver Cup in London and his lengthy absence from the Tour recently could be the reason. The three-day tournament in London’s O2 Arena was Djokovic’s first event since the Serb won his 21st Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in early July. The 35-year-old had missed the North American hardcourt swing and the U.S. Open due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19. But he produced a dazzling performance on his return to the Tour on Saturday by winning his singles and doubles matches. However, he lost…
The Interclub Organising Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Volcan Club de Moroni from the ongoing 2022/2023 CAF Champions League. The club from Comoros was disqualified after they failed to arrive and honour their Champions League first preliminary round fixture. They were to play against hosts La Passe FC of Seychelles. After the conclusion of the preliminary first round matches, their case was brought before the committee which went on to apply the competition’s Regulations, basing its decision on Article IX 10.5. The Article reads: “It is the duty of the visiting team to organise its travel arrangements…
The federal government has ordered Vice-Chancellors in universities to re-open schools and to allow students resume lectures. This is contained in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed in Abuja on Monday. The letter which was addressed to all vice-chancellors; Pro-Chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities, called on them to re-open the universities. “Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses”, the letter reads. Recall…