Suspension of Academic Activities at Plateau University Due to Insecurity
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Suspension of Academic Activities at Plateau University Due to Insecurity

In response to the tragic killing of a second-year student at Plateau University, Bokkos, the management has made the difficult decision to suspend academic activities for a period of 10 days. Expressing this decision was Mr. Yakubu Ayuba, the Registrar of the university, in a statement released on Saturday in Jos. On Thursday night, gunmen carried out an attack on Chikam, a neighboring community of the university, resulting in the death of a student named Dading Jordan. Prior to this, the university had already declared a two-day mourning period in honor of the deceased student. "Due to the unfortunate incident that took place in Plateau University, Bokkos, and its surrounding areas, the management has decided to close the university for 10 days starting from Friday, April 19," Ayuba ...
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Mixed Reactions as Portable Threatens to Kick Wife Out Over Birthday Caption

Popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola, who is famously known as Portable, caused a stir when he issued a warning to his wife, Bewaji Ewatomi, concerning a birthday message she shared recently. His wife, Mama Zeh, flooded her social media feed with lovely birthday pictures on Friday to mark the occasion. However, it was the ‘self-made queen’ title she used in her post that didn't sit well with her husband, leading him to react swiftly. Portable pointed out that he is actually the force behind his wife's success and popularity, disputing her claim of being a 'queen' on her own. He exclaimed, “I am the one who has made you strong, so I don't understand why you refer to yourself as queen of yourself. You need to either alter your caption or leave my home.”
The ideal Super Eagles coach according to Troost-Ekong
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The ideal Super Eagles coach according to Troost-Ekong

Expressing his preference, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong stated that he would lean towards having a local coach at the helm of the Super Eagles. Since Jose Peseiro's departure at the end of February, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not appointed a permanent head coach for the Super Eagles. Reports suggest that former international Emmanuel Amuneke, as well as two foreign candidates, Domenec Torrent and Antonio Conceicao, are being considered for the role. Responding to a question from Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami about his preferred choice during a radio program on Eagles FM, Troost-Ekong expressed his inclination towards having a local tactician succeed Peseiro. "I believe that would be the ideal scenario for our team, to be fra...
Edun: FG to Utilize Ways and Means to Combat Inflation
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Edun: FG to Utilize Ways and Means to Combat Inflation

The strategy to tackle inflation by addressing the issue of excessive liquidity in the system will involve the Federal Government utilizing Ways and Means advances, according to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy. Edun made this revelation in Washington DC after engaging with investors during the ongoing spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Earlier in February, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, had declared that the bank would stop providing Ways and Means advances to the federal government until all outstanding debts are settled. Nevertheless, Edun asserted that both fiscal and monetary authorities are collaborating to combat inflation. Edun stated, “The two authorities are working ...
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Successful operations by troops in Borno and Nasarawa lead to recovery of weapons

Over the weekend, the Nigerian Army reported that its forces conducted successful clearance and search operations in Borno and Nasarawa states, resulting in the elimination of terrorists and the retrieval of firearms. In a statement released on Saturday via its X handle, the Army disclosed that the operations, carried out in collaboration with hybrid forces, took place on April 19 at Kana Village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State and various locations in Nasarawa State. During the operation, troops engaged with terrorists near Nguma Village, leading to the neutralization of two terrorists after a fierce gun battle. Additionally, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, one motorbike, six bicycles, and various other items abandoned by the fleeing terrorists. The clearance operat...
Heated Argument Between Kogi Governor and Guber Aspirant at Ondo APC Primary
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Heated Argument Between Kogi Governor and Guber Aspirant at Ondo APC Primary

At the BON hotel in Akure, Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State and Ondo APC governorship aspirant Gbenga Edema engaged in a tense confrontation regarding the distribution of election materials for the party's primary. Overseeing the Ondo APC governorship primary as the chairman of a seven-member committee, Ododo clashed with Edema, who insisted that election materials should be sent to multiple wards in the state. Expressing his dissatisfaction, Edema referenced an announcement made by Ovie Omo-Agege, the secretary of the primary election committee, regarding the accreditation and voting process schedule. Accusing the Ododo-led committee of violating established protocols, Edema stood his ground at the hotel. In response, the governor clarified that materials had already been dispatche...
Request for Cancellation Due to Alleged Flaws in Aspirants’ Election Process
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Request for Cancellation Due to Alleged Flaws in Aspirants’ Election Process

During the All Progressives Congress primary election, concerns have been raised by some stakeholders regarding the conduct of the electoral process by the election committee. Claiming bias in the committee's actions, aggrieved party members pointed fingers at the committee chaired by Kogi State Governor, Mr. Usman Ododo. Upon his arrival at the distribution center in the Ijapo area of Akure, Ododo addressed disgruntled stakeholders regarding the distribution of electoral materials to Ondo South and South-North Senatorial Districts, with materials yet to be sent to Ondo Central (as of 10:30 am). Expressing disbelief in Ododo's statements, aspirant Gbenga Edema contradicted the governor's claims, asserting that no distribution of election materials had occurred. ...
Scuffle Erupts during APC Primary Election
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Scuffle Erupts during APC Primary Election

At Stella Maris College, Okitipupa, chaos ensued between rival supporters of two All Progressives Congress aspirants vying for the party's candidacy in the forthcoming November 16 Ondo State Governorship election. Despite the large turnout of accredited party members ready to engage in the candidate selection process, the situation turned volatile as violence erupted between the conflicting groups. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, the accreditation and election procedures had yet to commence when the brawl broke out, causing voters to scatter in search of safety. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an accredited voter disclosed to NAN that an aspirant's representative arrived at the ward, seized the validation and accreditation documents, and...
Abdullahi Biffo: The Return to Coaching Journey with Sporting Lagos
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Abdullahi Biffo: The Return to Coaching Journey with Sporting Lagos

Gleefully, Abdullahi Biffo expresses his joy in returning to the dugout within the Nigeria Premier Football League. The announcement of Biffo as the new head coach of Sporting Lagos came on a Friday. In a recent statement, the former Kwara United coach shared that it was the immense passion displayed by the club that motivated his resurgence in coaching within the NPFL. Reflecting on his feelings, Biffo stated on the club’s website, “I am immensely proud to take on the role of the head coach at this esteemed club.” “I have been monitoring Sporting Lagos for some time [watching games at Teslim], and I deeply admire the club's ethos,” he continued. “Returning to coaching in Nigeria wasn't on my radar, but the remarkable passion exhibited by the club's owner was truly convincing. ...
Violation of Anambra Burial Law at Ezeife’s Funeral Upsets Soludo
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Violation of Anambra Burial Law at Ezeife’s Funeral Upsets Soludo

The late former Anambra State governor, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, was laid to rest in Awka, the state capital today after a state funeral service in his honor. Reports from the funeral broadcast on Arise TV and watched by our correspondent confirmed the ceremony. Ezeife, who governed Anambra State from January 2, 1992, to November 1993 during the Third Republic, passed away at the age of 85 on December 14, 2023, at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, as reported by PUNCH Online on December 15, 2023. The funeral service for the former Anambra governor was attended by dignitaries including Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, represented by his deputy, Mrs. ...