Federal government during an extraordinary session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the licencing of 37 new universities in Nigeria.The minister of education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Extraordinary Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at
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Federal government has rejected a bill before the House of Representatives, proposing an amendment to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) Act, supposedly to curb the menace of brain drain in the country.The minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday
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The police in Lagos State have assured that the ongoing investigations into popular Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti assault on a police officer will be “professional detailed and transparent”.The police also stated that justice will be ensured and manifestly served in the case.The Spokesperson of the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over extraordinary Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting as President Muhammadu Buhari is still in London for medical reasons.The meeting which started 11am prompt is being attended by all ministers.The extraordinary FEC meeting is to enable the Buhari led administration cover grounds as it
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The US government has announced its intention to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria who have been found to undermine the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle.This disclosure was contained in a statement made by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Monday and published on the
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued an order of interim injunction restraining the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and its Director, Corps Certification, Ibrahim A. Muhammad, from making further statements regarding the genuineness of the NYSC Certificate in possession of the Enugu Governor-elect, Mbah Peter Ndubuisi.Justice Inyang
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Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, is dead.He died on Sunday morning after he collapsed in his bathroom at his residence in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.According to filmmaker and producer, Sodiq Adebayo who spoke with Channels Television, the thespian had been ill for a while and was discharged
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid a visit to celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, as she embarks on a remarkable journey to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time.Basi, popularly known as the “Nigerian Jollof Queen”, is currently attempting a cooking marathon that has never been attempted
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ( NERC ) has stopped electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos ) from billing any customer already disconnected for non-payment.It is prevalent in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI ) for DisCos to keep billing customers they have disconnected from supply due to non-payment.This act has culminated
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Following his alleged assault on a police officer in Lagos state, Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has sought the legal services of Femi Falana. In return, the human rights lawyer has agreed to defend him over the incident.Femi Falana made this known on Sunday, May 14. He added that the singer
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