The Federal University Gusau (FUG) in Zamfara State has disavowed claims by the recently dismissed Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, regarding his employment and professorial status at the institution. Speaking in Gusau, FUG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Muazu Abubakar stated unequivocally that Dr. Odoh was neither employed by the university nor…
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid a sympathy visit to the former Super Eagles winger Tijiani Babangida, who was involved in a car accident last month. The accident was ghastly for Babangida, while it proved fatal for two family members of his. Specifically, the 50-year-old former Nigerian international, who…
Blogger Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, disclosed on Monday how he obtained a contentious phone recording of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. This revelation occurred as he appeared before a House of Representatives panel investigating bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). During…
A former Executive Director of Guaranty Trust Bank, Haruna Musa, has been appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Jaiz Bank Plc. His appointment was announced in a corporate notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. According to the notice, Musa’s appointment takes effect following the receipt of the approval of the Central Bank of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2024 Calabar Carnival and Festivals promises to dazzle like never before, as iconic sponsors including First Bank of Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Zenith Bank, Nigerian Breweries, and Minimie join forces to elevate Africa’s largest street party. With their innovation, leadership, and commitment to cultural heritage, these brands are set…
By Ayomide Otitoju Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has declared full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, rallying party loyalists and key figures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Northern Kano behind the campaign. The endorsement was made during the commissioning of the newly upgraded Federal Polytechnic, Kabo, now designated as the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for Max Air to resume domestic flight operations following the successful completion of an economic and safety audit. The announcement was made on Monday by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in an official statement. Max Air had voluntarily…
Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to reduce revenue accruable to the Federal Government from the federation account to 40 per cent, and increase those of states and local government councils to 40 and 20 per cent respectively. The governor said the current revenue sharing formula that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a sweeping victory in 30 out of the 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, following the local government elections held on Saturday, October 5. The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), led by Chairman Aniedi Ikoiwak, announced the results at its headquarters…
