President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State.The decision, announced Wednesday, November 20, was attributed to Salami’s disregard for Ministry of Education directives, which exacerbated the institution's ongoing leadership crisis. In a statement signed by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency cited Salami&r

Honourable Dennis Idahosa, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has disclosed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son Cyril as Commissioner for Health in the state. Idahosa claimed that Cyryl earned his appointment due to his qualifications as against his father's alleged influence as being insinuated in some quarters. Governor Monday Okpebholo recently sworn in the Senator's son as a member of his cabinet, pending approval by the Edo State House of Assembly. Speaking during

The Officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Ebonyi Command on Wednesday, allegedly shot one person dead and injured three others in a clash between policemen and a soldier. The State’s Police Commissioner, Mrs Adaku Uche-Anya, confirmed the incident to reporters in Abakaliki. Uche-Anya explained that the victim was shot dead when a bullet went off from an officer’s gun during a scuffle between the police team and a motorcyclist who claimed to be a soldier. “In response to t

Retirees of the Abia State Government have embarked on fasting and prayer for God’s intervention in their struggle with the government to pay their entitlement benefits. The retirees who are members of the Abia Pensioners’ Forum, on Wednesday, held the closing of their three-day programme in Umuahia with fervent intercession for the payment of their arrears of pension and gratuity. They also prayed for the state, Governor Alex Otti and the country in general, amid soul-lifting Christ

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The first-ever Aswad Film Festival is set to take place in Dubai from January 24 – 26, 2025, celebrating Black American, European, and African cinema while spotlighting the rapidly growing film industries on a global platform.This pioneering festival aims to showcase the richness and diversity of storytelling in Black American, European, and African cinema thr

The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Dr Eric Odo, has faulted negative online media reports on his recent appointment of Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) in Agriculture to boost food production. Odo told newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday that the appointment of SSAs on Agriculture, specifically on Garden Egg, Yam and Pepper was a strategic move. He said that the appointment was meant to boost the production of these crops in large quantities to satisfy local demands and for

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to strike out a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, describing it as “incompetent.” The NNPCL, in a notice of preliminary objection filed by its team of lawyers led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, before Justice Inyang Ekwo, argued that the suit was premature. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the application, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024 dated and f

Hafizu Inuwa, Chairman of the Jigawa Tanker Explosion Investigation Panel, has said that 209 lives were lost and 99 others injured in the accident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Oct. 14, a fuel tanker exploded in Majiya town killing hundreds and injuring several others. Sequel to this, Governor Umar Namadi constituted a 25-member investigative panel to unravel the causes of the accident and recommend measures to avert future occurrences. Inuwa said this during the presentation

President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State. Tinubu also approved the removal of Prof. Bernard Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs Rosemary Nwokike, the registrar of the university. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Onanuga explained that the council was led by Amb. Greg Mbadiwe included five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augusti

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a Certificate of Return to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Adelami Olayide, following their victory in the Ondo governorship election. The certificate was presented by the INEC National Commissioner supervising Ondo, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Ajayi commended the people of Ondo for their peaceful conduct during the election, noting that voters’ attitudes were generally peace

Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna says he’s optimistic his team can shock Manchester United at Portman Road in Sunday’s Premier League clash. Speaking with Fans’ Forum, Mckenna expressed his excitement for the tie which he believes is one of the biggest games in world football. “Sunday, what a game. It’s one we’re really, really […]
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Olajumoke Orisaguna, famously known as ‘Olajumoke Onibread’, has made a remarkable return to the spotlight after a brief hiatus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former bread seller turned model has joined City FM as a radio presenter, hosting her own talk show, “Kilon Shele”. At a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to her supporters, particularly renowned photographer, TY Bello, who played a pivotal role in her rise to f