Month: October 2018

LAUTECH Students Vow To Resist ‘Pro-Rich’ Fee Hike By ‘Wicked And In

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Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) say they will not pay the latest fee regime announced by the authorities of the institution. In 2016, LAUTECH staff embarked on a six-month industrial action that was called off only so the students could write exams, after which the strike action resumed and went on for another nine months. The nine-month old strike was eventually called off after students of the institution, under a body named Safe Education and Reopen LAUTECH Students Coalition (SERAL-C), took to the streets of Ibadan on…

NYSC Suspends Orientation Course in Kaduna amid crisis

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The Management of National Youth Service Corps has announced the suspension of Orientation Course for all 2018 Batch “C” prospective Corps Members deployed to Kaduna State which was earlier scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 23rd October, 2018 NYSC in a statement said the Orientation Course has been suspended till further notice due to the current security situation and consequent curfew imposed by the State Government. NYSC further advised affected prospective Corps Members to remain at home until further notice from the NYSC Management. However, all other prospective Corps Members deployed…

Government relaxes Kaduna curfew

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The Kaduna state government on Monday relaxed the curfew imposed on the state since last week. Persons were allowed to move about between 12 noon and 4.00pm on Monday; while on Tuesday, the hours will be stretched to nine hours, from 7.00am to 4.00pm. The curfew rules as stated above are applicable only in some select towns as – Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Igabi, and Chikun LocaL Government Areas. In the remaining 19 council areas in the state, movement will only be allowed from 6.00pm to 6.00am. Premium Times

They are ganging up against me, Oshiomhole cries out

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Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has cried out over an alleged gang up against him by some unnamed party stakeholders. Oshiomhole alleged that this group of stakeholders is populated by persons who were uncomfortable with the positive reforms his leadership was bringing to the party. The APC chairman, in a statement issued by by his Chief Press Secretary Simon Ebebgulem, in Abuja, on Sunday, said suggestions in some quarters as voiced by one Alhaji Mumakai Unagha, who aspired for the party’s Presidential ticket…

Atiku will give SGF slot to South West – Daniel

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Chief Gbenga Daniel, Director General, Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, says the position of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) will go to the South West, if Atiku wins the presidency. Daniel, a former governor of Ogun, made the declaration in an interactive session with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the PDP had initially zoned its national Chairmanship to the South West, but later picked Uche Secondus from the South South. Also, Atiku’s running mate, Mr Peter Obi hails from the…

Minimum Wage: Organised Labour vows to go on strike Nov. 6

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The Organised Labour says it will embark on nationwide strike on November 6, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demand on the new National Minimum Wage of N30,000 agreed upon. Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) made this known in a statement signed with its counterparts, Mr Bobbio Kaigama, President, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Mr Joe Ajaero, President, United Labour Congress (ULC) on Sunday. The Organised Labour had said that the Tripartite Committee on the New National Minimum Wage had concluded its negotiations and agreed…

Jamal Khashoggi killed in Istanbul Consulate By Khaled A Beydoun

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Saudi Arabia admitted journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its consulate in Istanbul, saying he died in brawl, but made no mention of where his body is. [Reuters] The recent disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has the world’s fingers pointed in the direction of the Saudi government, specifically at its de-facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . Khashoggi, a Saudi citizen living in exile in the United States because of his criticism of the Saudi regime, earned the esteem of audiences that read his political commentary in both…

Gov El-rufai Imposes 24 hours curfew in Kaduna , as Police Arrest Suspects

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The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-rufai has again imposed 24 hours curfew in the state. Announcing the directive on his official Twitter Handle, he said: “This is a notice of a 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna town and environs, with immediate effect. “the decision has been taken in the best interest of the state.”   Meanwhile before the new directive, the Police Headquarters in Abuja had issued a statement on development in Kaduna and other states. Read the Press Release from the Police below: Police Nab 22 Suspects…

Barca Boss, PRNigeria Chief Bag Global PR Awards in Barcelona … Nigeria joins League of multiple award winners

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The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has conferred 2018 Golden World Awards (GWA) on the President of FC Barcelona (colloquially known as Barça), Josep Maria Bartomeu and the founder of PRNigeria media platform, Yushau A. Shuaib. The conferment took place on Friday at a ceremony by IPRA in Barcelona, Spain. The Barca President received IPRA’s President Award for outstanding contribution of Barcelona Foundation to better world understanding through sports. He was honoured for leading the club to put into practice values of teamwork, empathy, and respect while providing places for…

Sabiu Taheer, An Ardent Atiku’s Supporter Rides A Bicycle From Suleja To Adamawa state

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Sabiu Taheer is a young aspiring and passionate youth who hail from suleja LG area of Niger State. just like other ardent supporter of Atiku for president come 2019, he decided to show his sincere support for ATIKU by riding on a bicycle to Adamawa. He begun his journey from the outskirt of Suleja LG on the 14th of October 2018 at about 3.pm.   He affirmed that his move was not for monetary purposes but to share his joy with atiku, and to also use the adventure to expressed…