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A lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr Ayo Ojediran, has reportedly slumped in his office and died. Reports said that the lecturer was rushed to the university’s clinic after he slumped on Tuesday, but could not make it. Speaking on the incident on Wednesday, the President of the Faculty …

At least three persons were confirmed dead when a three- storey building under construction collapsed in Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State on Sunday. The victims were identified as Chizoba Aniefuna and his two sons who were said to be working on the building when it came down on Sunday morning. Another victim trapped in the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will review the Appeal Court’s ruling which affirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 governorship election in the state. A three-member panel of the appeal court led by Justice Yargata Nimpar on Wednesday evening dismissed the appeals filed by the Labour Party governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and his PDP counterpart, Abdulazeez Adediran aka …

The United Kingdom issued some 132,000 visas to Nigerians in the first half of the year, Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He disclosed the number in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday. Baxter, however, could not readily give the total number of applications …

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, has risen by 17 per cent in October 2023 as the 12.5kg now sells at N10,250 from N8,500 recorded in August 2023. This is even as the price of 1 Kg rose by 11 per cent to N900 from N800 while 3kg rose by 18 percent to N2,500 …

The Federal Government has officially closed all land borders linking Nigeria with Niger Republic over the recent coup d’etat in the country. The Acting Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale, disclosed this to journalists during a visit to the Jibia border in Katsina State. He said the decision was in line with the Economic Community of …

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdallah Yakubu has insisted that the choice of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the party would pave the way for true reconciliation. NAN reports that Yakubu disclosed this in a statement in Abuja while applauding the National Executive Council, NEC, of the APC for endorsing Ganduje, based on wisdom and …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will transmit the results of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State manually. The state’s INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Obo Effanga, stated this during an interactive section with religious leaders and faith-based organisations on Wednesday in Yenagoa. He said the commission was ready to conduct a free and fair election, adding …

The House of Representatives on Wednesday launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of visas of 264 passengers aboard Air Peace Airline. Saudi Arabia authorities on Monday cancelled the visas of the passengers that left the Aminu Kano International Airport aboard an Air Peace plane shortly after they landed in Jeddah. The House resolution followed the adoption of …

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced. The president stated this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the Federal Government would also undertake a thorough overhaul of the civil service payroll to ensure transparency …