The management of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU has introduced a form of oath compelling students not to partake in any form of protest. Ekweanaedo News report that the management’s decision was influenced by a recent student protest triggered by the killing of Joseph Agabaidu, a fifth-year Geology student. Joseph, who hails from Ankpa…
Music executive, Ubi Franklin says contrary to viral reports that Burna Boy recently acquired a Bugatti W16 Mistral worth $5 million (N5 billion), he doubts the singer can lavish such an amount on a car. Recalls that Burna Boy’s fans were recently thrown into ecstasy after an international car dealer, Deejay Mzi, shared a clip…
Management of the Federal University of Technology, (FUT) Minna has disclosed that the nine out of 100 alleged ‘fake professors’ of Nigerian Universities uncovered by the National Universities Commission(NUC) never had any dealings with the institution. The University in a press statement by Mrs Lydia W. Legbo, Deputy Director, Information, Publications and Public Relations said…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has seized the passports of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, over the ongoing investigations into scandals in the ministry. A reliable source in the EFCC said the passports of Edu and the former Minister were seized to…
Weighing almost 2.5 tonnes, it was said to be one of the biggest hauls ever seized The Nigerian government has destroyed an $11m stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks that had been smuggled from various African countries. Environment Minister Iziaq Salako told an event in Abuja that he wanted to send a clear message that the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it has indefinitely suspended the proposed Imo Delegates’ Conference. Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary said this on Wednesday in Abuja in a statement addressed to all its affiliates. Mr Ugboaja said the suspension of the delegates conference in the state was due to unforeseen circumstances in the state. Recall…
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Okey Ahiwe, seeking the nullification of the election of Governor Alex Oti of Abia state. Justice John Inyang Okoro reserved the judgment after taking final arguments of parties in the appeal. The PDP’s legal team was…
Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has decided to play against Tottenham Hotspur and will miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea. According to reports the Manchester United stopper is adamant about playing for the Red Devils on Sunday. It is understood that this decision has been approved by the Cameroonian Football Federation president,…
Former Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has announced plans to return to professional football as a coach. Pique revealed this via his Twitter account on Tuesday. The 36-year old retired from playing in January 2023. But in a tweet, Pique expressed his desire to return to football in a coaching role. “After a lot of thought…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threats to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to an inquiry said investigation had begun into the…
