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The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission has arrested a former Acting Registrar of National Examinations Council, Abubakar Gana. Sources told SaharaReporters that Gana was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Monday over allegations of financial misappropriation levelled against him as acting head of the examination council. “He and others involved have been arrested by ICPC. Though some …

The controversial Integrated Payroll Process System (IPPIS) introduced by the federal government is a distraction and not part of the reasons for the lingering strike by university lecturers, says Biodun Ogunyemi, the president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). University lecturers are yet to reach an agreement with the federal government to put an end to the seven-month-old industrial …

Aisha Muhammed was raped in 2014 when she was 15. She became pregnant. However, eight months after delivery, she lost the baby. Despite the resultant trauma, Ms Muhammed decided to further her education. She sought and got admission into the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba (AAUA) in Ondo State. Three years in, she met a lecturer who took advantage of her ordeal, promising …

In the wake of the fallout of the EndSARS Protests across Nigeria, a coalition of human right activists has re-strategised on way forward and issued a fresh seven-point agenda to the federal government. The coalition rose from its one-day meeting in Lagos under the aegies of New Nigeria Network (NNN) comprises Radical Agenda Movement in the Nigeria Bar Association (RAMINBA), …

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has asked the personnel of the force to protect themselves against attacks. He said the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of physical danger. The IGP spoke on Friday during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Abuja, where he also encouraged the operatives who had …

The third annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum took place online and in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 28-29, 2020, according to the statement released by the Sate Department, United States of America. The forum showcased high-impact private-sector investment and government efforts to support market competition, job growth, and high-standard economic development for greater prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. It promoted the United States’ vision of …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said politicians must begin to prioritise the vehicle of governance to benefit the people, adding that political leaders must remain selfless for Nigeria to attain its full potential. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, Obaseki said he is not in government to be famous or make money at the expense of ensuring development …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his support for the candidacy of Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of  World Trade Organisation (WTO), noting that her competence and experience as a renowned economist and international development expert make her eminently suited for the WTO top job. In a statement, Obaseki described the former minister …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed Muslim faithful for the peaceful Eid-El-Maulud celebration across the state, reassuring that his administration remains committed to ensuring the welfare and peaceful co-existence of all residents irrespective of tribe, religion and political affiliation. Obaseki said the peaceful celebration of Eid-El-Maulud in the state shows Edo people are peace-loving, adding that his administration …

The former Peabody High student called the moment “a little overwhelming and very meaningful to me.” PEABODY, MA — A former Peabody High student is poised to make history in the state as the first Black chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts after Gov. Charlie Baker nominated Kimberly Budd to the position on Wednesday. Budd, a Peabody …