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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised hopes of students that it is close to calling off the ongoing strike action that has lasted for over three months. ASUU on Monday issued a condition that will cause it to immediately call off the strike that led to the closure of many public universities in Nigeria. Prof. Emmanuel Osedeke, …

The Nigerian Army has restated its resolve to checkmate the proliferation of small arms and light weapons across the country. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. – Gen. Farouk Yahaya, stated this at a media parley in Owerri on Monday, as part of activities marking the 2022 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that …

Mali had defaulted on debt due to sanctions Bloc accepts 24-month transition in Burkina Faso Gives Guinea junta until end of July for new timetable Accra, (Reuters) – Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali, after its military rulers proposed a 24-month transition to democracy and published …

Expectations are high regarding the output of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as President Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau assumes chairmanship of the West African regional body, alongside a newly composed Commission, Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said. He therefore said that the leaders must work harder to resolve lingering issues in the region. According to Laolu …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City, Nigeria – Operatives of Edo State Police Command killed three suspected kidnappers during a successful rescue operation of an Italian catholic priest abducted in the state last Sunday. Police identified the rescued cleric as Rev. Fr Luigi Brena, 64, an Italian of Somascan Father’s Community who was kidnapped by hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers, along …

Edo State Acting Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Monday, said the government was strengthening its security architecture and reviewing strategies to guarantee the safety and security of residents across communities in the state. Shaibu said this while addressing journalists after an emergency State Security Council meeting held at the Government House, Benin City. The emergency meeting followed the …

Edo State Acting Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has approved the appointment of Hon. Imonofi O. Inusa as Deputy Chief of Staff. He is to serve as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Governor. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Acting Governor, Comrade Ebomhiana Musa, said the appointment takes effect from Friday, …

The United States President, Joe Biden will host a July 4 barbecue for military families by 5 p.m on Monday in celebration of the American Independence Day. Reports disclosed that Biden will return from Camp David on Monday in time to host an Independence Day celebration at the White House for the second year running. ADVERTISING Camp David is the …

The Federal Government on Monday condemned the call by five US Republican Senators asking for the redesignation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern because of alleged persecution of Christians. The Senators who made the call in a letter to the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken also alleged violation of freedom of Christians’ rights to practice their religion. …

Military service chiefs, at the weekend, warned their personnel to remain apolitical as the nation journeys to the 2023 general election. The service chiefs also urged their personnel to adhere to operational efficiency and combat readiness, which were  predicated on mental and physical fitness of the armed forces.  Speaking at the Second Quarter Route March organised for personnel of the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies in Abuja, the …