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The Academic Director of the Centre for Bioethics and Research, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Temidayo Ogundiran, has called on leaders in Nigeria to embrace and uphold ethical principles to address issues of misgovernance hindering the country’s progress and development. Ogundiran, who also serves as the Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, made
Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Dinesh Balsingh, has defended the 50 per cent increase in telecom tariffs, describing it as a critical measure to ensure the survival and growth of the telecommunications sector while protecting consumer interests. The first hike in over a decade, announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission – telecom regulator on Monday,
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Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Dinesh Balsingh, has defended the 50 per cent increase in telecom tariffs, describing it as a critical measure to ensure the survival and growth of the telecommunications sector while protecting consumer interests. The first hike in over a decade, announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission – telecom regulator on Monday,
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the Supreme Court has ended impunity in Rivers State. Wike stated this while reacting to the apex court’s ruling on Friday, which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and upheld the legitimacy of the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led State Assembly. According to
Rivers Crisis: Supreme Court ended impunity in Rivers – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the Supreme Court has ended impunity in Rivers State.
Wike stated this while reacting to the apex court’s ruling on Friday, which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and upheld the legitimacy of the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led State Assembly.
According to him, the decision of the highest court of the land has effectively ended the reign of impunity in Rivers State.
The FCT minister also blasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, accusing them of supporting lawlessness in the state.
According to the minister, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has no choice but to fully comply with the Supreme Court’s verdict, stressing that it represents the final legal authority on the matter.
DAILY POST reports that the ruling marks a major development in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, reinforcing the authority of the Amaewhule-led Assembly while nullifying the controversial local government elections.
Rivers Crisis: Supreme Court ended impunity in Rivers – Wike
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly attacking a lecturer at the State Polytechnic. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, identified the suspects as Khalid Hussain, 20, also known as Baffa, of Dorayi Quarters, and Khadija Hassan, 18, of Charanchi Quarters. The duo is currently detained at the Anti-Daba
Kano police arrest two for alleged attack on lecturer
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly attacking a lecturer at the State Polytechnic.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, identified the suspects as Khalid Hussain, 20, also known as Baffa, of Dorayi Quarters, and Khadija Hassan, 18, of Charanchi Quarters. The duo is currently detained at the Anti-Daba (Anti-Thuggery) department of the command.
The lecturer, Aliyu Hamza Abdullahi, had filed a complaint with the police after the incident. Khadija allegedly orchestrated the attack, blaming the lecturer for preventing her from transferring to her desired department due to inadequate grades.
In a fit of anger, she reportedly called her fiancé, who allegedly stormed the lecturer’s office with a cutlass and struck him on the head.
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Auwal Isma’ila Bagwai, confirmed the incident in a statement, praising the prompt intervention of students and staff that prevented the attack from escalating further.
SP Kiyawa assured that the suspects would be prosecuted, emphasizing the need to maintain order and safety in academic institutions. Meanwhile, the lecturer is said to be recovering from his injuries, as investigations continue.
Kano police arrest two for alleged attack on lecturer
