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Following what is seen as an attempt by the outgoing Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Nigeria to manipulate the selection process of the new Vice Chancellor, some aggrieved members of the Senate of the institution have petitioned the Governing Council, demanding a democratic and transparent process in line with the tradition in other universities. In the petition under the aegis of “The Concerned Senate Members in the University of Uyo” addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Enefiok Essien, and copies sent to the Governing Council Chairman, Prof. Austin Awujo and the Academic Staff Union of…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division Wednesday benched a judgment that validated the powers of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, to recruit the rank of constables for the Nigeria Police Force. The appellate court in a unanimous decision held that the IG lacked the power to recruit constables for the police force and consequently nullified the said recruitment. The Police Service Commission (PSC) had approached the appellate court to challenge last year’s recruitment of 10,000 constables by Adamu. Delivering judgment in the appeal, a three-man panel of the appellate court led by Justice Olabisi Ige held that the…

INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY, 1ST OCTOBER 2020 Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are…

Nigeria has recorded 201 new COVID-19 cases, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this on Wednesday. Of the new cases, Lagos recorded 77, Rivers recorded 37, Plateau 25, 13 in the FCT, 12 in Kaduna and Ogun 12, eight in Adamawa, seven in Taraba, four in Imo, two each in Kwara and Osun and one each in Abia and Oyo State. The new cases bring the total number of infections recorded in the country to 58,848. Of the total cases, 50,358 have been discharged while 1,112 have died.

The Federal Government has approved October 11 as reopening date for all Unity Schools in Nigeria. Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education, made the announcement in a letter he signed on Wednesday. The minister said the approval was for students in Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School. Adamu noted that students at home since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic can now complete their academic session which ends in December. He advised that COVID-19 protocols be strictly observed in the schools. “Schools that have not concluded their 2nd term examination should round off and commence 3rd term immediately which is expected…

As Nigeria marks her 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020, The Queen of England, Quuen Elizabeth 11 has felicitated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in a statement issued in Abuja, Wednesday, said the message was conveyed by the British High Commission in Nigeria. According to the message, “It gives me great pleasure to offer my warmest congratulations on the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence, together with my best wishes for your country’s continued happiness and prosperity. “The United Kingdom and Nigeria benefit from strong and enduring ties…

Serena Williams Wednesday pulled out from Roland Garros on Wednesday as her pursuit for a 24th Grand Slam title suffered another blow. Williams had arrived at the tournament carrying an Achilles tendon injury. The 39-year-old three-time champion in Paris had been due to face Bulgaria’s Tsvetana Pironkova in the second round later Wednesday. “The Achilles didn’t have enough time to heal after the US Open,” said Williams. “I was struggling to walk and that is a tell-tale sign that I should try to recover.” The injury likely means she will miss the rest of 2020 leaving the Australian Open in…

The winner of the Big Brother Naija Lockdown 2020 season, Laycon, Wednesday got the N30 million star-prize. Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly called Laycon by his fans was presented with the cash prize on Wednesday at the live prize presentation event. He was also presented with the key to a Sport Utility Vehicle from Innoson Motors and a luxury two-bedroom apartment by Revolution Properties. The four finalists Vee, Neo, Nengi, Dora, and the evicted housemates were also at the live show to receive prizes they won following tasks in the Big Brother House. Laycon, on Sunday, emerged winner of the show after…

Abuja, Nigeria’s capital goes agog on Saturday, October 3 as children of two renowned politicians tie nuptial knot at a grand wedding. The knot will be tied between Fatima, the pretty daughter of Nuhu Ribadu, an APC stalwart and former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Aliyu, one of the sons of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, a former Nigerian Vice President. The marriage ceremony will kick off on Friday, October 2, with Nikkai Fatia before the grand wedding. Aliyu, the son, brother and the Turaki of Adamawa is a banker and director at Priam Group – largest…

Two former housemates of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Lockdown 2020 are back in a sizzling relationship. While in the BBNaija’s house,  Ozo and Nengi were definitely a pair that gave fans of the show an interesting time even though their relationship never blossomed into a romantic one. During the night of grand-finale, Nengi’s aunty and Ozo’s mother were at the venue of the BBNaija grand finale and they spent time together. The two relations were seen side by side posing for the camera. One of the photos also captured Ozo striking a pose with Nengi’s aunt. After the 10-week stay…