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JUST IN!!! Unilorin Set To Resume October 24

Posted on October 21, 2022 by rejoice

Students of the University of Ilorin will resume for academic activities on October 24, 2022 following the end of the prolonged industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. According to a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs of the university, Mr Kunle Akogun, in Ilorin, the decision followed the ratification of the amended academic calendar by the University Senate at its 291st meeting on Friday, October 21, 2022. The amended calendar indicated…

Ebola outbreak in Uganda manageable –Africa CDC

Posted on October 20, 2022 by rejoice

Africa Centre for Disease Control, on Thursday, said the Ebola outbreak in Uganda could spread but it was still manageable at this stage and emergency measures were not necessary. Acting Director of Africa CDC, Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, told reporters at an online briefing that “the risk is there but it is a manageable risk,’’ adding that at this stage there was no need to go into “full emergency measures mode”. There have been 60…

BREAKING: UK prime minister Truss resigns

Posted on October 20, 2022 by rejoice

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Liz Truss, on Thursday, stepped down from her role. Her resignation was coming barely two months after coming into office. Truss, who spend 45 days in office, said she would step down after a week-long emergency contest to find her successor. She announced her decision to step down on Thursday outside Downing Street. “I entered office with a vision for a low-tax, high-growth economy that would take advantage of the…

Labour Party Calls For Tinubu Daughter, Folashade’s Arrest, States Reasons

Posted on October 18, 2022 by rejoice

The Labour Party of Nigeria has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a State of Emergency in Delta State inorder to tame what it termed, “act of brigandage. The party also called for the arrest and prosecution of the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu Ojo, over alleged coercion of traders to support the candidature of All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, her father LP’s National Publicity Secretary, comrade Arabambi Oluwafemi,…

Emmanuel Agida partners University of Lagos to host National Youth Leadership Developments Symposium 2022.

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by rejoice

In a bid to put an end to the enormous challenges confronting Africa’s political and socio/economic growth, the youngest Ecowas Youth Ambassador in in Partnership with the Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe led administration of the prestigious University of Lagos is set to host the National Youth Leadership Development Symposium for aspiring leaders, change makers and students leaders to train, build, and position them for their urgent emergence as the drivers of these sought after solutions. The…

WAEC announces plan to release certificates with results

Posted on October 18, 2022 by rejoice

The West Africa Examination Council has announced plans to make its certificates available to candidates of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination once their results are released. The Head of National Office, Patrick Areghan, made this known on Tuesday at a luncheon organised by the exam body in Lagos. He also noted that the digital certificate set to be launched on Thursday, October 20, 2022, applies to those who wrote the exams between 1999…

Clark asks Buhari to release Kanu, knocks Malami

Posted on October 18, 2022 by rejoice

Elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, Edwin Clark, has urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to order the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, in line with the court’s judgement. The PUNCH had reported that the National Security Council stated that it backed the position of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over the Appeal Court judgment on Kanu,…

Kogi gunmen kill worshippers during church service

Posted on October 18, 2022 by rejoice

Two persons were killed and three others injured on Sunday when gunmen attacked a Celestial Church of Christ at Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State. An eyewitness, who asked not to be identified for security reasons, said the gunmen, who were fully armed, stormed the church and started shooting continuously. It was learnt that two people died on the spot, while the injured were taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja. He said, “When they entered, they…

Kidnappers Demand Payment For Bullets Fired During Operation, N20m Ransom, Alcoholic Drinks, Cigarettes, Milk To Release Victims

Posted on October 18, 2022 by rejoice

Mr Lukman Aliyu, the father of two teenage boys recently abducted by gunmen in Kwara State, has said the abductors demanded payment for the bullets they shot during the operation, among other demands. According to Mr. Lukman Aliyu, the father of two adolescent boys who were recently kidnapped by gunmen in Kwara State, the kidnappers called and demanded money in addition to other things. They had earlier called to demand N20 million as ransom in…

Illegal Oil Pipeline With Capacity Of 400,000 Barrels Per Day Discovered In Nigeria

Posted on October 16, 2022 by rejoice

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a privately contracted oil pipeline surveillance company, which is led by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has made a discovery. The company reportedly discovered more massive illegal crude oil pipelines attached to Trans Forcados Export Trunkline. The latest discovery comes a few days after an illegal four-kilometre crude oil pipeline belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) was exposed. The discovered illegal pipeline revealed that the illegal line was…

ASUU hints at embarking on another strike

Posted on October 16, 2022 by rejoice

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has claimed its demands have not been satisfactorily addressed, despite agreeing to call-off its eight-month strike. ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) took the decision to suspend the industrial action during its overnight meeting that was rounded up in the early hours of Friday. In a memo signed by the union’s president, Emmanuel Osodeke, they made it clear that some of its issues remain unresolved. Osodeke also listed some…

ASUU Strike: UNIPORT Announces Resumption, Marathon Exams

Posted on October 16, 2022 by rejoice

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that its eight-month-old strike has been suspended, and the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has declared that classes have resumed. This was contained in a circular exclusively obtained by CAMPUS GIST, Friday, entitled “Approved Revised Academic Calendar for 2020/2021 session and 2021/2022 session full time.” In the circular seen by CAMPUS GIST, all year one ‘B’ students for the 2021/2022 session were asked to resume 16th…

BREAKING!! Nnamdi Kanu Will No Longer Be Released (See Why)

Posted on October 14, 2022 by rejoice

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, quashed the terrorism charge the Federal Government preferred against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. It discharged and acquitted him of the seven-count charge pending against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja. However, the Minister of Justice, Malami has just issued a statement explaining that the discharge order from Appeal court does not affect the prior trial of treason…

ASUU Suspends 8-Month-Old Strike

Posted on October 14, 2022 by rejoice

TheAcademic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old industrial action according to a member of the union’s National Executive Committee . The union decided to suspend the strike during a meeting of its leadership that started on Thursday night and lasted into the early hours of Friday. The meeting was called by the union to determine its next line of action after its state branches met over the Court of Appeal ruling last…

See The Top Two Best Ranked Universities In Nigeria According To Times Higher Education

Posted on October 13, 2022 by rejoice

The University of Lagos and University of Ibadan have been ranked as the two best universities in Nigeria. The two univerisities were ranked first among Nigerian universities and 401-500th out of over 1,799 institutions across the world according to the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. UNILAG is sharing the first spot with the University of Ibadan, which is also ranked 401-500th in the world. According to a…

JUST IN: Man Locked Up For 20 Years Inside Room Discovered In Kaduna

Posted on October 12, 2022 by rejoice

A man who was locked up for twenty years in Benin street in the central part of Kaduna metropolis has been discovered by environmental officers on Wednesday. Environmental officers who discovered the middle-aged man told newsmen on Wednesday that they were really shocked with the discovery. According to their spokesman, who pleaded for anonymity remarked that “Today we came to this house in search of beverages that were usually kept in residential houses without proper…

ASUU Yet To Suspend Strike – Osodeke Reacts To Trending Report

Posted on October 12, 2022 by rejoice

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has not, as of 12:30 p.m., suspended its ongoing industrial action, the union has said. Stories and social media posts Tuesday morning suggested that the union has suspended the strike following a meeting with members of the leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday. For the first time since 14th February when ASUU embarked on strike, it said on Monday that it saw “light at the end…

Prepare For More Flood, NIMET Tells Nigerians

Posted on October 12, 2022 by rejoice

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) have said there is likelihood of more states experiencing floods in the coming days, especially in the North Central, South East and South Western States. Director-General, NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, and Director-General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr Clement Nze, gave the indication at the opening ceremony of the workshop on Hydro-meteorological status and outlook system (HydroSOS). The NiMet DG said in…

We will sign deal in couple of days – ASUU

Posted on October 10, 2022 by rejoice

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the House of Representatives, on Monday, met on the lingering industrial action by the lecturers. The lecturers led by ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke and the leadership of the House, led by Femi Gbajabiamila, met behind a closed-door for about 30 minutes before having another one in front of the camera. It would be recalled that the House has been hosting meetings between the government and the strike…

Popular Nigerian Prophetess Rose Kelvin Feeds 5,000 Widows, Less Privileged in Abuja, Also Making Her Free Food Restaurant 3rd Anniversary (Watch Video)

Posted on October 9, 2022 by rejoice

Popular Nigerian Prophetess Rose Kelvin feeds 5,000 widows, less privileged in Abuja, also making her free food restaurant 3rd anniversary It was a moment of happiness, excitement and day to be remembered for widows and thousands of less privileged Nigerians as renowned Nigerian Prophetess, Rose Kelvin rekindled hope with her resource. ‘We should look out for the poor,” Kelvin said while feting millions of people with food items as well as financial support. In a…

FG Registers Two New Academic Unions To Clip ASUU’s Wings

Posted on October 5, 2022 by rejoice

The Federal government has presented certificates of registration to two more academic unions of universities. The unions are Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) and the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA). Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, presented both unions with certificates of registration at the ministry on Tuesday. The move is the latest ploy by the government to bring the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to its…

Tragedy As Four Family Members Die After Eating ‘Amala’

Posted on October 4, 2022 by rejoice

Tragedy weekend struck the people of Mopa-Muro Local Government Area of Kogi State after four family members died after allegedly eating a yam flour meal popularly called ‘Amala’. The latest incident comes barely two months when five persons lost their lives after eating a cassava flour meal prepared at their family house in Usugnwe-Okaito, Okehi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the deceased victims are the father, two daughters, and a…

31 Nollywood Artistes Enlisted As Aisha Buhari, Others Head APC Women Campaign (Full List)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by rejoice

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Independence Day announced the composition of women campaign train with First Lady, Aisha Buhari; Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Hajiya Nana, wife of vice presidential candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima, leading the pack. The campaign list, which contained names of 944 high-profile women and wives of prominent APC politicians, was released in the wee hours of Saturday by the campaign media admin, Rinsola Abiola, who is also the daughter of late…

The Regime Is Not A Perfect One – Aisha Buhari Apologises To Nigerians Over Insecurity And Hardship

Posted on September 30, 2022 by rejoice

Hajia Aisha Buhari, the president’s wife, has expressed regret to Nigerians for the hardship and security issues the nation is currently facing. The 62nd Independence Day Special Juma’at Prayer and Public Lecture, with the theme “Shura: The Islamic Foundation of True Democracy,” was held at the National Mosque Conference Hall in Abuja on Friday, September 30. The First Lady delivered the apology at that time. She claims that the devaluation of the naira and the…

No Rally Is Allowed At Lekki Tollgate – Lagos Police Warn Peter Obi, Supporters

Posted on September 30, 2022 by rejoice

The Lagos State Police Command has warned the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his supporters not to hold any rally at the Lekki Tollgate on Saturday. Obi’s supporters had planned to hold a rally for their candidate at the Lekki Tollgate on Independence Day, but a Federal High Court in Lagos had stopped them from doing so. The court ordered the Inspector General of Police and the Lagos Commissioner of Police to ensure…

Queen Elizabeth II’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Posted on September 29, 2022 by rejoice

The cause of death of the former ruler of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II has been revealed. According to her death certificate, it was stated that the monarch died of old age. Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month. The document, published by National Records of Scotland on Thursday, records that the late monarch died at 3.10 pm on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in…

NECO releases 2022 SSCE results

Posted on September 29, 2022 by rejoice

The results of the internal 2022 Senior School Certificate Examination, or SSCE, have been announced by the National Examinations Council, or NECO. The examination was performed across the country exactly 45 days ago, according to NAIJATREND MEDIA. The 2022 exercise was deemed credible by stakeholders, according to NECO Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi, who made the announcement of the results on Thursday in Minna, Niger State. Wushishi reported that 1,209,703 candidates had registered for the exam,…

Federal Government Approves N580m For NDLEA Armoured Vehicles

Posted on September 29, 2022 by rejoice

The AGF cited the recent feat by the agency when it busted a drug racket in Lagos, recovering N194bn worth of cocaine from an Ikorodu warehouse. The sum of N580.50m has been approved by the Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, for the purchase of four armoured vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, disclosed this to State House correspondents shortly after the weekly…

OH NO!! Woman Who Was Mocked For Being Childless Steals Eight-Day-Old Twin In Bauchi

Posted on September 29, 2022 by rejoice

A woman has landed in serious trouble after stealing a baby. It was gathered that the lady was mocked for not having a child which made her to commit the act. The lady an eight-day-old twin, Ibrahim Mohammed, from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. The baby has now been recovered from her by the Department of State Services and reunited with her family. The suspect who stole the baby was said to…

NT POLITICS: 2023 Election Campaign Kicked Off Today – Who Are You Campaigning For? (Obi, Atiku or Tinubu)

Posted on September 28, 2022 by rejoice

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today blows the kick off whistle for the 2023 general elections campaigns in line with its scheduled timetable. Campaigns for the next year’s general elections, including the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now officially take off in earnest. In an already charged and frenzied political atmosphere and extremely polarized nation, currently battling insecurity in all fronts coupled with economic challenges, it is expected that drums for the elections will…

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