FUOYE clears VC of sexual harassment allegations

The Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has exonerated the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by a senior lecturer. This is contained in a statement issued by the university Registrar and Secretary of the council, Mr Mufutau Ibrahim, on Wednesday in Oye -Ekiti. The council directed Mrs
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The Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has exonerated the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by a senior lecturer. This is contained in a statement issued by the university Registrar and Secretary of the council, Mr Mufutau Ibrahim, on Wednesday in Oye -Ekiti. The council directed Mrs

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VIDEO: Fani-Kayode preaches forgiveness, lays hands on Abuja church members

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, recently ministered at a thanksgiving service at the Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Abuja, where he shared his personal testimony and prayed for members of the congregation. In videos he shared on X.com on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode was seen engaging the congregation in prayer as he laid his hands
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A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, recently ministered at a thanksgiving service at the Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Abuja, where he shared his personal testimony and prayed for members of the congregation. In videos he shared on X.com on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode was seen engaging the congregation in prayer as he laid his hands

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Focus on girl-child education, LAUTECH council member urges Alaafin 

A member of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso’s Governing Council, Titilayomi Ahmadu, on Wednesday, urged the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to focus on campaigning for girl-child education and women empowerment in Yorubaland. She gave this advice in a congratulatory statement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Ahmadu, who is the founder
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A member of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso’s Governing Council, Titilayomi Ahmadu, on Wednesday, urged the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to focus on campaigning for girl-child education and women empowerment in Yorubaland. She gave this advice in a congratulatory statement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Ahmadu, who is the founder

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Police begin probe into assault on journalists in Rivers 

The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged assault on journalists during the recent #TakeItBackProtest. This follows a complaint sent to the Command by the Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, in which the Union demanded an apology from the Command within 14 days and issued a threat
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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged assault on journalists during the recent #TakeItBackProtest. This follows a complaint sent to the Command by the Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, in which the Union demanded an apology from the Command within 14 days and issued a threat

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NDIC to pay first tranche of liquidation dividends to Heritage Bank depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced plans to pay the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank, whose operating licence was revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria on June 3, 2024. According to the NDIC Managing Director/Chief Executive, Bello Hassan, the corporation has made significant progress in disposing of the
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced plans to pay the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank, whose operating licence was revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria on June 3, 2024. According to the NDIC Managing Director/Chief Executive, Bello Hassan, the corporation has made significant progress in disposing of the

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Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. The change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. According to the document, “The national language is Hausa,”
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Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. The change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. According to the document, “The national language is Hausa,”

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Obi, Otti defy Abure’s warning, hold parallel NEC meeting today

Barely 48 hours after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party threatened to sanction LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over Wednesday’s meeting, the camps of the duo told PUNCH Online that the summit will hold as planned. The Acting Chairman of the
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Barely 48 hours after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party threatened to sanction LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over Wednesday’s meeting, the camps of the duo told PUNCH Online that the summit will hold as planned. The Acting Chairman of the

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Trump raises duties on Chinese small parcels by 60% targeting Shein, Temu

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order raising duties on small packages sent from China from 30 to 90 per cent, a move likely to disrupt the import of popular low-cost products. Trump raised the duty on “low-value imports” from China, due to go into effect from May 2, alongside a major increase
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order raising duties on small packages sent from China from 30 to 90 per cent, a move likely to disrupt the import of popular low-cost products. Trump raised the duty on “low-value imports” from China, due to go into effect from May 2, alongside a major increase

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Estonia bans non-EU citizens, mostly Russians, from local elections

Estonia’s president on Wednesday signed into law a constitutional amendment banning non-EU citizens from taking part in local elections, a move targeting the large Russian minority in the Baltic state. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favour of the change on March 26 as fears grow about security in the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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Estonia’s president on Wednesday signed into law a constitutional amendment banning non-EU citizens from taking part in local elections, a move targeting the large Russian minority in the Baltic state. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favour of the change on March 26 as fears grow about security in the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

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BREAKING: FEC orders full implementation of naira-for-crude deal

The Federal Executive Council has officially directed the full implementation of the suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Ministry of Finance disclosed this on its official X handle titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative,” on Wednesday. Recall that the first phase of the six-month deal involving the Federal
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The Federal Executive Council has officially directed the full implementation of the suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Ministry of Finance disclosed this on its official X handle titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative,” on Wednesday. Recall that the first phase of the six-month deal involving the Federal

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