The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday said its members in the nation’s tertiary institutions would continue to occupy major highways in protest against the ongoing nationwide strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). They spoke one after the other at Sagamu interchange on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during their protest against the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The students had on Tuesday morning blocked the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, protesting against the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The students in their hundreds, demanded the immediate end to the strike,…
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed September 20 for hearing a suit challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s decision to end the continuous voter’s registration (CVR) exercise on July 31. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel for INEC, Alhassan Umar, SAN, told the court that the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Benson Igbanoi, served him with a further and better affidavit the previous day and he would need time to respond. The plaintiffs; Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Abubakar Sani, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1335/2022, had sued INEC. They had sought an injunctive order compelling the electoral umpire…
Kwara state government, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has presented N187.5 billion revised budget estimate to the state House of Assembly for consideration and passage. This is contained in a message from the governor addressed to the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Danladi, and read on the floor of the house during Tuesday’s plenary. The governor said that the revised appropriation bill would be placed on ongoing capital projects and consistent payment of the new minimum wage across board. He noted that the revised estimate represents a shortfall of N2.08 billion or 1.1 per cent from the approved 2022 budget of N189.6billion. He submitted that 52.34…
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, challenging the against terrorism charge filed against him by the Federal Government. The appellate court announced that its date for judgment will be communicated to parties in the suit. Kanu, had faulted the order of Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which said he should respond to seven out of the 15 count terrorism charge against him and had approached the court to set aside the order. However, after listening to the…
Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, has taken delivery of a second Dash-8 (Q-400) aircraft on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. The Nigerian registered aircraft owned by UMZA Air would be operated by Aero Contractors under a joint venture agreement between both parties. The Dash 8 aircraft is one of the most fuel efficient and modern aircraft in the market and has a capacity of 74 seats. The Managing Director of the Aero Contractors, Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood, after taking the delivery of the new aircraft, said Nigerians ought to expect efficient, prompt and reliable services “when the…
The troops of “Operation Forest Sanity” have neutralised many bandits and dislodged many others from their camps in Kaduna state. They also rescued 10 kidnapped persons in two local government areas of the state. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, stated in Kaduna on Tuesday that the bandits were dislodged or neutralised at Chikun and Igabi local government areas. “Troops of `Operation Forest Sanity’ neutralised many bandits and dislodged their camps during clearance operations conducted across hard-to-reach locations in the two local government areas. “As disclosed in an operational feedback, the troops neutralised an unspecified number…
Chinese researchers have discovered the earliest known residues of synthesised lead white cosmetics in the world in a new archaeological study in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. The findings of the study conducted by the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology were published recently in the journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Lead white is one of the most important pigments in human history, and its synthesis has promoted the development of art and cosmetics, according to the study. The researchers investigated some white cosmetic residues from a set of bronze wares, which were…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for diligently working towards achieving financial system stability in Nigeria. Buhari gave the commendation in his address at the 15th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Abuja. The theme of the conference is “Repositioning the Financial Services Industry for an Evolving Global Context.” The president was represented at the event by the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed. He said the theme was apt in view of the need to constantly adapt to internationally acceptable…
From Kenya to Nigeria to South Africa, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of condolences from African heads of state praising an “extraordinary” leader and sharing memories of her frequent visits to the continent during her 70-year reign. However, the monarch’s death has also reignited a sensitive debate about the colonial past in English-speaking Africa, particularly the queen’s role as head of state during British rule. When Elizabeth was born in 1926, the British Empire spanned six continents. During her reign, which began in 1952, most of the 56 countries that make up the Commonwealth gained…
The United States Government is to commit $200 million to start-up process on Clean Energy Demand Initiative to help address climate change in the country. The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Mr John Kerry made the commitment when his team paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Environment, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi in Abuja on Tuesday. Kerry, who also signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the minister on the initiative, said the programme started in Glasgow. According to him, the initiative is a way by which companies and countries can make decisions to implement buying or production of…