Two Workers Killed On Kogi Mining Site
Two Workers Killed On Kogi Mining Site Two persons have lost their lives at Ika-Ogboyaga mining site in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State after a portion of the structure suddenly caved in. It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday, killing two young men identified as Attah and Amodu. An eyewitness said locals who got wind of the incident rushed to the site, removed the victims’ bodies and buried them according to Islamic rites. Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) confirmed the incide…
ASUU rolls over strike again
ASUU rolls over strike again The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has again, rolled over its ongoing strike. The action of the nation’s public university lecturers’ union, came after its National Executive Council, NEC meeting held in Abuja. The meeting which began late Sunday at the University of Abuja’s headquarters of ASUU, ended early Monday morning with the resolution that the strike be rolled over.
It’s a Taboo to Encroach on Oba’s Land, Benin Palace Chief Warns Community Elders
It’s a Taboo to Encroach on Oba’s Land, Benin Palace Chief Warns Community Elders A chief in the palace of Oba of Benin, and the Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osamede Adun on Sunday, warned some highly placed leaders of Ulegun community in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo state to stop encroaching into land belonging to the Oba of Benin, describing such act as a sacrilege. Reacting to a video that went viral on social media, where an unidentified person was casting aspersions on the Oba for moves to reclaim the land, Chief Adun said…
BACK2SCHOOL: ECOBANK NIGERIA UNVEILS SPECIAL SCHEME ON LOANS AND REMITTANCES
BACK2SCHOOL: ECOBANK NIGERIA UNVEILS SPECIAL SCHEME ON LOANS AND REMITTANCES Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a special scheme on Back2School loans and remittances for all its customers. Head, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Korede Demola-Adeniyi said the loan offerings have been developed based on the bank’s understanding of the importance of education and to further support customers with the financial freedom they deserve. She stated that as part of the scheme, Ecobank will also be providing Back2School gifts to customers when they …
NEEDS FOR THE CONDUCT OF POPULATION CENSUS IN NIGERIA
NEEDS FOR THE CONDUCT OF POPULATION CENSUS IN NIGERIA In this recent time, the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Force s, His Excellency, Major General Muhammed Buhari( retd), has said it is a must to have National Census next year which in no doubt will help provide accurate data to facilitate socio- economic, political planning and development amongst others. Since 2006 when the National Population Commission (NPC) in Nigeria conducted the last population census under circumstances described as controversial in some quarters, know…
Labelling Kaduna varsity as ‘quack’, enough reason academic staff pulls out of ASUU – KASU
Labelling Kaduna varsity as ‘quack’, enough reason academic staff pulls out of ASUU – KASU Kaduna State University (KASU) said ASUU’s alleged description of the university staff as “quacks” was enough reason for its academic staff to pull out of the Union. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the National President of ASUU, Prof. Victor Osodeke, on Aug. 26, was reported to have referred to some state-owned varsities in Nigeria, including KASU as quacks. A statement signed by KASU PRO, Adamu Bargo for the Acting Vice Chancellor in Kad…
ENUGU-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESSWAY: Life near military check-point where kidnappers have turned their haven
ENUGU-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESSWAY: Life near military check-point where kidnappers have turned their haven Port Harcourt expressway considered to be one of the busiest highways in Nigeria has become travellers’ nightmare as it is now a haven for kidnappers. Surprisingly, this business of kidnapping for ransom is thriving in the area despite the numerous military and police checkpoints mounted on the road. With the development, motorists have been avoiding the road, just like some other roads in the South East where gunmen have succeeded in scar…
.gif)
Social Plugin