11 h. ago Tinubu appoints governing council for new Ekiti varsity, names Pro

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has announced key appointments for the newly established Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, and the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State. The moves, the Presidency said aligns with his administration’s focus on expanding tertiary education and specialized research. Binta […] The post Tinubu appoints governing council for new Ekiti varsity, names Pro-Chancellor for Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tinubu appoints Ekiti varsity’s governing council, FUHSO pro

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. “Senator Binta Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed Read More

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19 h. ago Tinubu appoints governing council for Iyin Ekiti Federal varsity as Otukpo gets new pro

Tribune Online Tinubu appoints governing council for Iyin Ekiti Federal varsity as Otukpo gets new pro-chancellor President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers for the newly established Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. Leading the university’s Governing Council is Senator Binta Masi Garba, who has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson. A seasoned politician, businesswoman, and administrator, […] Tinubu appoints governing council for Iyin Ekiti Federal varsity as Otukpo gets new pro-chancellor Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Abia, Obasanjo foundation to provide 1,000 residents hearing aids

The Abia State government has announced plans to provide hearing aids to 1000 persons with hearing impairment in the state. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on this week’s state executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti on Monday. He said the gesture was Read More

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28 h. ago Rivers: Ibas Makes First Appointment, Names Prof Worika New SSG

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has made his first appointment since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu after the declaration of emergency rule in the state. Ibas, in a statement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the […]

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35 h. ago Rivers: Group rejects administrator’s alleged plan to appoint LG caretakers

A group, the Rivers Emancipation Movement, has vowed to take to the streets if the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) appoints administrators to take charge of the 23 local government areas of the state. Information filtered through at the weekend that Ibas, who President Bola Tinubu appointed on March 18, Read More

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48 h. ago Cross River launches probe into illegal sale of N400m varsity assets

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has launched an investigation into the irregular auctioning of assets belonging to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The illegal sales are alleged to have been conducted by members of the immediate past Governing Council of the institution. Multiple petitions by concerned individuals accuse the […] The post Cross River launches probe into illegal sale of N400m varsity assets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago NLC Warns Against Politicising LG Autonomy As NULGE Inaugurates New NAC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the federal government against politicising local government autonomy, stressing that the recent judicial ruling on the matter must be respected and implemented without delay. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly elected National Administrative Council (NAC) members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Abuja, […]

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53 h. ago ‘Withdrawal Of Services By Osun LG Workers Pathetic, Uncalled For’

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the withdrawal of services by local government workers in council areas in the state as pathetic and unfortunate. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the workers’ actions had plunged the local government areas in the state into administrative paralysis, inflicting untold pains […]

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68 h. ago Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees

Phillip Nwosu The four-month delay in the release of appointment letters to the management teams of Nigeria’s 12 Nigerian River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) has become a source of unease and friction in the agencies, interviews with staff at some of the RBDAs have revealed. Staff at some of the authorities, who spoke on condition […] The post Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Osun APC chieftain urges LG workers’ return to work, seeks neutrality

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has commended the leadership of the Concerned Local Government Staff of Osun State for directing workers in the council areas to resume work immediately. In a statement obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye described the prolonged withdrawal of services by local government Read More

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3 d. ago Japa: Varsity don urges better pay, improved working conditions for workers

The Vice-Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Prof Timothy Adejumo, has called on the government and private organisations to offer better remuneration and create a conducive work environment to curb the rising ‘Japa’ trend. He gave this advice during the inauguration of new Governing Council members of the institution, held at the Senate Chamber, Olaogun, Read More

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3 d. ago Japa: Don urges better pay, improved working conditions for workers

The Vice-Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Prof Timothy Adejumo, has called on the government and private organisations to offer better remuneration and create a conducive work environment to curb the rising ‘Japa’ trend. He gave this advice during the inauguration of new Governing Council members of the institution, held at the Senate Chamber, Olaogun, Read More

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3 d. ago Tsunami that swept Jonathan out of office is building up against Tinubu – Former minister of Sports and Youth Development, Dalung

Former minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the ongoing defection to the Social Democratic Party and move by the North to stop President Bola Tinubu in 2027 Why did you join SDP? I was appointed a Director of Contact and Mobilisation by the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Read More

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3 d. ago Osun LG crises: Factional NULGE orders workers back to work 

A factional group in the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees in Osun State called Association of Concerned Local Government Staff, has directed workers in the council areas in the state to immediately return to their duty posts. The NULGE State President, Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, had directed workers in council areas in Osun to stay Read More

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4 d. ago Durbah committee apologises to Bauchi Governor, Emir over cancelation of 2025 Sallah Durbah

From Paul Orude, Bauchi   The Bauchi State Emirate Council has apologised to Bauchí State governor Senator Bala Mohammed, and the Emir of Bauchi His Royal Highness Dr Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, following the backlash that greeted the sudden postponement of this year’s Sallah Durbar festival.     The Bauchi State Government had confirmed the suspension […] The post Durbah committee apologises to Bauchi Governor, Emir over cancelation of 2025 Sallah Durbah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Oyo Security Council Reads Riot Act To Bandits, Other Criminals

The Oyo State Security Council has read the riot act to bandits, illegal miners, cultists and other men of the underworld to desist from the acts, saying the government is determined to deal with them decisively. The council gave the warning at a press briefing shortly after the state’s expanded security council meeting, presided over […]

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4 d. ago Osun Communal Crisis: Tension as Ifon, Ilobu renewed attacks 

As renewed clashes between the communities of Ifon in Orolu local government and Ilobu in Irepodun council of Osun state... read more Osun Communal Crisis: Tension as Ifon, Ilobu renewed attacks 

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4 d. ago Bauchi govt approves postponement of 2025 Sallah Durbar festival

Tribune Online Bauchi govt approves postponement of 2025 Sallah Durbar festival The Bauchi State Government, on Friday, acknowledged the Bauchi Emirate Council’s Committee on Sallah Durbar’s decision to postpone this year’s much-anticipated Durbar Festival. Bauchi govt approves postponement of 2025 Sallah Durbar festival Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Kachia’s Federal Varsity Has Solved 60% Problems Of Southern Kaduna — Kukah

The Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said that the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State, has solved about 60% of Southern Kaduna problems. He stated this on Friday during the inauguration of the Governing Council and Principal Officers of the University by the […]

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