Category: Breaking News

Breaking: NASC appoints Sani Magaji Tambuwal Ag. CNA,Others

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The National Assembly Service Commission NASC has appointed Mr Sani Magaji Tambuwal as Acting Clerk to the National Assembly,   Tambuwal until his appointment was the erstwhile Secretary of finance and accounts of the National Assembly.   This is sequel to a circular released and signed by the Executive Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi FNSE after the former CNA, Architect Amos Olatunde Ojo proceeded on retirement leave.   The commission also approved other appointments as follows. Mr Ogunlana Kamoru , Deputy Clerk of the National…

BREAKING: President Buhari sacks NYSC DG, General Fadah

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate sack of Brigadier Muhammad Kukah Fadah from office as the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).   Fadah’s removal is coming less than six months after assuming office.     Though, at the time of filing this report, reasons have not been given by the presidency for his sack but credible sources in the Villa said that the NYSC boss’ removal is unconnected with the fact that he exhibited ‘glaring incompetence’ in the last 6 months he managed the program.…

BREAKING: Massive layoffs as Mark Zuckerberg sacks over 11,000 Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp workers

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Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has sacked more than 11,000 of his employees.     Mark announced the mass layoffs in a message to employees on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.   In an address to staff members, Zuckerberg admitted that it was tough laying off thousands of employees to reduce the company’s workforce.     “Today I’m sharing some of the most difficult changes we’ve made in Meta’s history. I’ve decided to reduce the size of our team by…

JUST IN: APC to flag off Presidential campaign in Plateau, releases campaign timetable

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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed November 15, 2022, to officially launch its presidential campaign rally in Jos, the Plateau State capital.   This was contained in the party presidential timetable released on Wednesday, November 3, 2022.   This comes weeks after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approved the start of campaigns for the 2023 general elections.   Recall, the party had made several attempts to flag off its campaigns in the recent past but disagreements regarding the composition of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) led to…

BREAKING: Buhari Jets out for medical checkup in UK

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President Muhammadu Buhari has again departed Abuja for London, United Kingdom for a routine medical checkup. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, October 31, 2022, by his special adviser, Femi Adesina. According to him, the president is billed to return to the country in the second week of November 2022. This came barely six months after his last trip for the same purpose. The Nigerian leader, who coasted to a historic victory in 2015, took his first vacation only eight months after coming to office. He spent…

JUST IN : Flamingos wins Nigeria’s first trophy at U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Germany

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Flamingos has defeated Germany 3-2 on penalties to win Nigeria’s first-ever trophy at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup.   The team’s coach, Olowookere, and his wards went into this match against Germany as wounded lions having lost their semifinal game against Colombia in a painful situation.   Flamingos had the chance to beat Colombia in the penalties, but Edafe missed the decisive chance before the Americans won 6-5.     Before facing Germany, NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, boosted the morale of the players as he backed them to make themselves…

JUST IN: Fire guts Lagos WAEC office, many reportedly trapped

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There is palpable tension in the wee hours of Wednesday as fire gutted the West Africa Examination Council office in Yaba area of Lagos State   Scores of people are reportedly trapped in the building as the inferno rages   Though, at the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire is not known but emergency responders are currently at the scene.   More details to follows                 -News Band

BREAKING: Buhari appoints Audu-Ohwavborua as NDDC Acting MD,hours after sacking Awka

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Engr Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, as Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).   The appointment was contained in a press statement issued by the Director of Press, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Patricia Deworitse, on Thursday, October 20, 2022.   His appointment followed the sack of Effiong Akwa, the Interim Administrator of the NDDC.     She said this arrangement will subsist pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director and members of the NDDC Governing Board.   According to…

BREAKING: Appeal court orders ASUU to call off strike

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The Court of Appeal has directed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to call off the strike immediately as it is the only condition that the union’s request to appeal the ruling of the National Industrial Court which ordered the union to call off it’s seventh months strike will be given effect.   In a landmark judgment, the court however, granted the application on the condition that the union obeys the ruling of the lower court and calls off the strike immediately pending the determination of the substantive suit.…

BREAKING: Terrorists release remaining 23 Kaduna train attack victims

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Terrorists who attacked Abuja-Kaduna bound train on March 28, have freed the remaining 23 passengers who have been in captivity.   Their release was confirmed in a statement by Prof. Usman Yusuf, Secretary, Chief of Defense Staff Action Committee (CDSAC)   He said, “I am pleased to announce to the nation and the world that at 1600Hrs. (4:00pm) today, Wednesday 5-10-2022, the seven-man Presidential Committee assembled by the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General LE O Irabor, secured the release and took custody of all the 23 remaining passengers held…