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admin - November 5, 2024

ASUU Clashes With FG As IPPIS System Dropped For Federal Tertiary Institutions

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to deactivate the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) for federal tertiary institutions, expressing concerns over its continued role in salary verification. The government’s move, confirmed by the Office of the Accountant General of […]

admin - November 5, 2024

Malawi Man Arrested For Impersonating Military Officer, Stealing K10 Million

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi A Malawian citizen has been arrested in Mzimba for posing as a Malawi Defence Force officer and scamming locals of a large sum of money. The man whose name was not disclosed, promised families that he could secure jobs for their children in the army, but […]

admin - November 4, 2024

Kenya To Invest Ksh.648B In Standard Gauge Railway Extension Project

Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The construction of Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C, extending from Naivasha to Malaba via Kisumu, is set to commence in 2025 with an estimated cost of 648 billion shillings. Transport Cabinet Secretary, Davies Chirchir, accompanied by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Mogosi, welcomed a delegation from China […]

admin - November 4, 2024

AWON MASS WEDDING, KWARA STATE NIGERIA

Over 50 young ladies participated in the 2024 Awan Mass Wedding In Kwara State. The atmosphere in Shao community, Moro local government area of Kwara state was full of pump and pageantry as Hohoro of Shao Oba Dr. Obalowu Job Atolage gave over 50 young ladies in his domain out for marriage to their […]

admin - November 4, 2024

President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers To Nigerian Cabinet

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven new ministers at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, following their confirmation by the Senate last Thursday. The ministers, who were individually screened and approved, took the oath of office in two groups. […]

admin - November 4, 2024

Nigerian Singer Spyro Responds To Critics, Calling Him Yahoo Boy

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Popular Nigerian musician, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David popularly known as Spyro, recently addressed criticisms following his latest car purchase. In a social media post, the artist expressed frustration over what he described as double standards from the public. “When my colleagues do big things, nobody […]

admin - November 4, 2024

Ubi Franklin Narrates Business Setbacks He Faced This Year

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Businessman and music talent manager, Ubi Franklin, has recently opened up on two major business setbacks he faced this year. Narrating his ordeal on Instagram, he revealed losing a huge sum of money due to property and legal challenges that forced him to vacate a […]

admin - November 4, 2024

Arsenal Sporting Director Edu Gaspar Poised To Depart For New Role With Marinakis’ Club Network

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Arsenal’s influential sporting director, Edu Gaspar, is reportedly set to depart the club, with sources suggesting he will take on a new role within Evangelos Marinakis’ multi-club network, which includes Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos, and Portuguese side Rio Ave. The Brazilian has been integral to reshaping Arsenal’s transfer […]

admin - November 4, 2024

Macaroni Criticises Governor Sanwo-Olu Over Lagos Road Conditions

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Popular comedian and social activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo also known as Mr. Macaroni, has called on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to address the deteriorating state of roads in Lagos. Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Mr. Macaroni directed his concerns at […]

admin - November 4, 2024

NIGERIA: Dangote Reveals Petroleum Price

By Lisa Chankat, Nigeria. The Dangote Refinery has described as false, the claim by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and other organisations that they can import (Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) at lower prices than what is being sold by the […]