There is an uneasy calm at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, following the unveiling of a plot by the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Igwe, to allegedly impose his choice candidate, Professor Romanus Ezeokonkwo, as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University.
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TUC President Asserts: Minimum Wage Hike Won’t Fuel Inflation
In a recent interview with Channels Television, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo challenged the notion that raising the minimum wage for public employees would exacerbate inflationary pressures. Osifo argued that…
FG’s 35% Pay Rise: A Mischievous Move, Says NLC President
NLC President Calls for N615k Living Wage Amidst FG’s Pay Rise Controversy Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has criticized the Federal Government’s recent approval of a 35% pay…
FG Assures Implementation of New Minimum Wage Effective May 1, 2024
During the May Day celebration in Abuja, State Labor Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha assured Nigerian laborers that the new minimum wage would take effect on May 1, 2024, despite ongoing negotiations by the…
Nigerian House of Representatives Halts Electricity Tariff Hike Amidst Concerns
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the recently announced tariff hike. Additionally, the House demanded the suspension of additional requirements…
Senate Plenary Descends into Chaos Over Seating Arrangements in Refurbished Chamber
Following a two-week recess for Easter and Sallah celebrations, the Nigerian Senate reconvened for plenary, only to be met with a tumultuous session marked by a heated dispute among three senators over…
FG meets Labour Unions to Consider Proposals for New Minimum Wage
In a significant development today, the Federal Government has convened a crucial meeting with organized labor representatives to deliberate on proposals for a new minimum wage. This gathering, set to take place…
Nollywood Mourns Another Loss: Veteran Actor Pa Zulu Adigwe Passes Away
The Nollywood industry is once again in mourning following the reported death of veteran actor Pa Zulu Adigwe, just days after the passing of Junior Pope. The news of Adigwe’s unexpected demise…
Enugu Governor Receives Assets Seized by EFCC
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba, recently took possession of fourteen recovered properties that were previously seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The handover ceremony was conducted by Ola Olukoyede,…
President Tinubu Appoints New Board Members for SEC
President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of a new set of professionals to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a move aimed at bolstering the…
Nigeria’s first female UK military academy graduate promises to inspire change
Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh has etched her name in the annals of Nigerian military history by becoming the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in…
Former Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, Passes Away
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the former Minister of Science and Technology in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away after a brief illness in a hospital in Nigeria. At the age…
Nigerian Suspected of ISIS Affiliation Detained for 60 Days Following Court Order
In a significant development, a Nigerian national, Emmanuel Osase, suspected of having ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria, has been ordered to be detained for 60 days by…
Deputy Commissioner of Police Allegedly Commits Suicide in Ogbomoso
In a shocking turn of events, Deputy Commissioner of Police Gbolahan Olugbemi, attached to the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCIID), was discovered deceased in his residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State….
Okuama Tragedy: Soldiers’ Downfall in the Grip of Suspected Mercenaries and Oil Bunkerers
In a surprising turn of events, recent revelations regarding the tragic killing of 17 soldiers in Delta State on March 14 have shifted the narrative away from inter-community conflict, according Vanguard Report….
FG Takes Action Against Islamic Cleric Ahmad Gumi Following Bandit Remarks
In a significant move, the Federal Government has initiated steps to address the comments made by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi regarding the activities of bandits in Nigeria. Mohammed Idris, the Minister…
68 indigent students of UNN bag scholarship awards
At least 68 indigent students of Delta State origin who are schooling at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, on Sunday bagged the 3rd Chief Dr. Jude and Dr. Yolanda Ndudi Scholarship…
Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actor Amaechi Muonagor Passes Away at 62
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor at the age of 62. His death, attributed to a prolonged battle with kidney failure, has…
Alex Otti Signs Bill Scrapping Pensions for Abia Ex-Governors, Deputies
In a significant move towards fiscal responsibility and accountability, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has signed into law a bill scrapping pensions for former governors and deputy governors in the state. This…
Federal Government Tightens Oversight on Civil Servants’ Study Leave
In a move aimed at enhancing accountability and curtailing potential abuses, the Federal Government has issued a directive demanding that civil servants on study leave provide evidence of approval obtained from the…