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The Rivers State Government has issued termination of appointment letters to 1,700 university staff members at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, citing inconsistencies and irregularities in the employment process as the reasons behind the massive layoffs. The affected staff, consisting of lecturers, administrative personnel, and support staff, received the unexpected news…
Daniel Nwachukwu, a Professor of Human Physiology, has emerged as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, UNEC. A statement from the institution said Prof. Nwachukwu emerged victorious in a keenly organized election supervised by a team of University officials, following the expiration of the tenure of his predecessor, Prof. Edith…
The Appeal Court has dismissed Uche Nnaji’s petition regarding the 2023 Enugu gubernatorial election. Nnaji, who was dissatisfied with the earlier ruling, had requested that the appellate court send the dismissed petition back to the Tribunal for further hearing and determination. During the hearing on Tuesday, the Appeal Court upheld the decision of the Tribunal…
In a surprising turn of events, petrol stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have increased the fuel price from N539 to a staggering N617 per litre. This sudden adjustment has left consumers in shock and has ignited concerns about the possibility of fuel prices soaring to N700 per litre in the near…
The traditional ruler of Ezuhu Umuamadi Nguru Autonomous Community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze James Nnamdi a.k.a Mirioma, has been murdered by some unidentified gunmen. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at his country in home at Ezuhu Umuamadi. The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye, confirmed the…
Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Party (APC) has taken over the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party following the purported resignation of Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the party’s National Chairman. The development confirmed the widely reported resignation of Adamu at the weekend, who was said to have tendered…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the just-concluded 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed his decision not to celebrate his 62nd birthday due to the current state of the nation. Instead, he emphasized the urgent need for a Nigeria that works for all its citizens, fostering pride and progress. Peter Obi, a prominent…
Resignation of APC National Chairman and National Secretary Confirmed In a recent development within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the resignation of the National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and the National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has been officially confirmed by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The announcement was made during the NWC meeting held…
A Councillor of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, identified as Sylvester Ofunwa, has been allegedly murdered by unknown gunmen at his residence, Umuaroji in Eha-Alumona, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu. Ofunwa was the Councillor of Eha-Uno, in Eha-Alumona before his death. Freedomsquare.press gathered that the gunmen stormed his residence, Sunday night at about 11:30…
The State Security Service (SSS) has filed charges against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, accusing him of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. This new charge marks a notable downgrade from the weightier allegations previously leveled against him, including terrorism financing and economic sabotage. The SSS, responsible for national security and…