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The Academic Staff Union of Universities has threatened to query universities that have failed to comply with its decision to remain on strike while negotiations with the Federal Government continue. ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. NAN recalls that ASUU had been on strike for the …

• Wike, Okowa, Udom make list • Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi dropped due to less popularity among govs • Panel submit report today Indications emerged, yesterday, that the search for a vice presidential candidate for Atiku Abubakar,  flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 poll, might have narrowed to Governors Nyosom Wike, Ifeanyi Okowa and Udom Emmanuel of Rivers, Delta …

The National Information Technology Development Agency has disclosed that interactive computer service platforms and Internet intermediaries are required to fulfill certain conditions in running their services in Nigeria. These conditions are stated in the recently released Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries (online platforms). This is according to a statement issued by NITDA on Monday. The statement …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has knocked the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, over a statement credited to the latter on the issue of admission into higher education institutions in the country. The Prof. Ishaq Oloyede-led JAMB, in a statement, said contrary to the erroneous belief of the ASUU President, the …

Abuja, Nigeria – Three military officers who were participating in the Democracy Day Parade, on Monday, slumped at the Eagle Square in Abuja, according to reports by the Punch. Having stood for hours on one spot under the scorching sun, they were believed to have succumbed to exhaustion. The correspondent who was at the scene observed a bit of confusion …

…Decorates promoted officers By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abutu Yaro has expressed satisfaction over the cordial working relationship among the police, members of the vigilante group of Nigeria (VGN), and hunters groups operating in the state. The police chief made his impression known during an interactive security meeting organized by the state police command, at the …

The 2022 Democracy Day celebration activities have commenced at the Eagle Square, Abuja, with the marching of Commander Guards Brigade general salutes. The Guard Commander took his position and salute at 9 a.m. This would be followed by the arrival of special dignitaries, including the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmad …

There are indications that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, may unveil his running mate on Wednesday. The PUNCH learnt that Tinubu would conclude consultations with the party’s stakeholders, including governors on Tuesday and would announce his running mate on Wednesday. It was also learnt that the APC governors and other stakeholders had agreed that the North-East should …

The six governors of the South West geo-political zone, under the auspices of the South West Governors’ Forum, have declared a three-day mourning in memory of the victims of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. A communique issued after the virtual meeting of the governors stated that the mourning period will hold between …

After much prevarication, all the political parties have concluded their primaries for the 2023 general elections. The processes were fraught with massive financial inducements, intrigues, backstabbing and breaches that left a sour taste in the mouth. Even though 18 political parties registered for participation in the process of primary elections, it was the conduct of the ruling All Progressives Congress …