The Federal Government and the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council has failed to convince the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to call off their industrial action. The meeting, called by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Agboola Gambari, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, was also co-chaired by the …
2023 Presidency: Pastor Tunde Bakare Officially Delacres
The serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Nigeria, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2023 election. The ceremony, held in Abuja, has Pastor Bakare joining the growing list of aspirants under the All Progressives Congress (APC) vying for the seat. He obtained the N100 …
ASUU Extends 12 Weeks Old Strike by Another 12 Weeks.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced it is embarking on another 12 weeks strike action. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke in a report, said this was to give the Government enough time to satisfactorily resolve all the outstanding issues. It also stated that the roll-over strike was effective from 12.01 am, May 8, …
Osinbajo, World Bank MD Discuss Climate Change, Energy Access
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has received the World Bank Managing Director of Development, Policy and Partnerships, Dr Mari Pangestu. The vice President received Dr Pangestu, on Friday, November 12, 2021, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President and the World Bank Chief discussed a number of issues, especially climate change and energy access and she …
Senate To Probe Invasion Of Justice Odili’s Abuja Residence
The Senate has said it would debate the invasion of the residence of the Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, by security agents next week. The Red Chamber vowed to treat the issue as a matter of urgent national importance at the plenary. It was reported that security operatives had on Friday, October 29, 2021, invaded …