Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida has finally broken his silence on the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulled by his regime. The election, described as the freest and fairest in the history of the country, was won by Chief MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party. In his newly released autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), stating that her actions and attitude may discourage politicians from appointing women to high-ranking positions in Nigeria. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio expressed concern that the controversy surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against him could have long-term consequences for women’s inclusion…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the federal government, asking the government to resolve lingering issues affecting university lecturers. The fresh ultimatum is coming after the expiration of a 21-day notice earlier issued by the union. The government and the university lecturers agreed to set up a…
The Kwara State Government says a teacher, Fatima Amuzat, involved in the alleged assault of a National Youth Service corps member has been summoned and that necessary disciplinary procedures will be taken. This was confirmed by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Peter Amogbonjaye, on Friday. Amogbonjaye quoted the Commissioner, Hajia…
In a remarkable achievement, Ekiti State University (EKSU) has been recognized as the number one state university in Nigeria and has secured the 12th position among over 270 universities nationwide, according to a comprehensive ranking list published by Times Higher Education for 2025, as reported by #TheCableIndex. This prestigious accolade is a testament to the…
Annie Knight, the Australia’s most sexually active woman has revealed she is ready to settle down after going on just one date in the last two years. However, despite still focusing on her career, the 28-year-old has revealed that she is actively looking for love after having been on only one date in the last…
A 14-year-old broke into a police station in Bosnia late Thursday and stabbed to death one officer and wounded another, police said. The attack took place in the town of Bosanska Krupa, 300 kilometres (186 miles) northwest of the capital Sarajevo, said Ramo Isak, interior minister for the Bosniak-Croat federation, one of the two entities…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Lusaka woman has dragged her husband’s girlfriend, a Grade 10 pupil, to court for marriage interference. She lamented that the girl sends her provocative photos and videos of herself with the husband while they are in lodges. According to Zambia Observer, this is in a matter where Getrude Nkhoma of…
The Federal Government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has stated that the payment of the new minimum wage will commence from July 2024. The NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, said this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The commission stated that this was because the date in question was when the…
The Chairman of BUA Cement, Alh. Abdul Samad Rabiu, yesterday recounted how cement dealers frustrated his company’s N3, 500/bag policy, last year. He spoke at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the company in Abuja. Neighbor recounts how woman abused 12 years old niece, burnt her with hot knife and forced…..0.00 / 0.00 He said…