Day: February 19, 2024

Crisis rock Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory agency as DG refuses to vacate after tenure expires

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The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority Agency’s members are at war and it is believed that the executives of the agency are divided over issues bordering on the tenure expiration of the DG/CEO of the agency, Dr. Yau Usman Idris. It was gathered that, the in-fighting among the executives had been on for long due to the alleged nepotism and high handedness of the Director-General whose tenure ends on February 18, 2024. However, the Kaduna State born outgoing DG, Dr. Idris resumed work on Monday and was still carrying on with…

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Israel condemns Brazil’s President for likening Gaza war to Holocaust

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President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil has been condemned by Israel, following his accusation that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, comparing its actions to the Holocaust. Lula said Israel’s military campaign was between a “highly prepared army and women and children”. The Brazilian president said this at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Israel accused Lula of trivialising the Holocaust and said it is fighting to destroy Hamas and return hostages taken by the militant group on 7 October. The main Jewish organisation in Brazil…

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Edo 2024: APC gets three candidates

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Three candidates have emerged as APC flag bearers as controversies trails Saturday’s Edo State governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Few hours after the primary election held in 192 wards of the state, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who is the chairman of the seven-man election committee for the exercise declared Dennis Idahosa as the winner. However, the Returning Officer of the process, Dr Stanley Ugboajah declared Senator Monday Okpebholo as the winner at the private residence of one of the aspirants, who earlier stepped down…

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Parents, student to be prosecuted for assaulting principal, teacher in Ogun

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Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, Ogun State Commissioner for Education, has said one Akanni Azeez Olawale, an SS3 student of Agbara Grammar School, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state, who allegedly assaulted one of the teachers of the school as well as his parents will soon be prosecuted. Trouble was said to have started on Wednesday, February 14 when the Principal of the school, Mr Ajibola Olanrewaju, reportedly seized Olawale’s uniform for allegedly behaving unruly and in a manner that constituted lack of respect for constituted authority. It was gathered…

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Monarch suspended for decorating Fuji musician with new naira notes

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Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, the Olu of Owode in the Obafemi/Owode Local Government of Ogun State, has been slammed with a two-month suspension for decorating a popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 with new naira notes. The traditional ruler confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that the suspension was announced during the traditional rulers’ meeting on Friday. He was suspended for two months without salaries by the Egba Traditional Council over alleged abuse of naira notes. “They said the suspension was due to the way I…

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Oyo youths protest high cost of living

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Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday hit the streets to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. It was observed that protesters gathered around the Mokola area in the state wielding placards with various inscriptions such as ‘End food hike and inflation,’ ‘The poor are starving,’ and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises,’ among others. They were also chanting songs to show their grievances. Armed policemen were seen at the protest scene. Share on: WhatsApp

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