Senior Nuclear Security Officer, IAEA, Mr Robert Larsen, said at a National Training Course on Nuclear Security for the Uranium Extraction Industry in Abuja on Monday that the exploration of uranium in Nigeria does not pose any threat to global security. Larsen said, “I don’t think so; I have no reason to believe that at all. As a matter of fact I believe Nigeria is a good nuclear partner and that is why the agency is here to see how we can assist in uranium extraction.” Bolstered by the position…
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FG RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATION BACKWARDNESS: ASUU
Federal government has been accused of being responsible for backwardness of education in Nigeria. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday accused the Federal Government of being responsible for the backwardness of education in the country which had affected its global rating. ASUU lamented that instead of the budgetary allocation to improve, it was only reducing and called on the government to commence the process for the payment of N623 billion, being backlog of earned academic allowances and funding of universities. National President of ASUU, Comrade Biodun Ogunyemi, while…
Read MoreLE GUEN NAMED NEW SUPER EAGLES’ COACH
Frenchman, Paul Le Guen has been named by the technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, on Monday, as the new Super Eagles head coach, subject to agreement on personal terms. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, today, a member of the technical committee, Paul Bassey said Le Guen is to be assisted by Salisu Yusuf and Imama Amapakabo. Alloy Agu is the goalkeeper’s trainer. Meanwhile, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has reassured of the desire of his federation to see the country qualify for the…
Read MorePSQUARE’S TROUBLE
Peter Okoye, now known as Mr P, took to his Instagram page to disassociate himself from a concert that was held in Congo recently. The duo of Peter and Paul were meant to perform at the show together as a group, but amazingly Paul performed without his twin brother. Paul is yet to say anything about the issue. He however shared pictures and videos of the concert on his social media accounts. In his disclaimer posted on Instagram on the 8th of July, Paul wrote: “This goes out to all…
Read MoreOMISORE DENIED BAIL
An Abuja High Court at Maitama, on Friday, declined to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to release the former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, who has been in its custody since July 3, on bail. The court was presided over by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi. Omisore who was alleged to have received about N1.3billion from the detained former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, retd, failed to persuade the court to order his release pending when a charge is formally entered against him by the…
Read MoreMonarch’s Wife Delivers In Kidnapper’s Den
The wife of the traditional ruler of Esit Eket in Akwa Ibom, Mrs Ubong Assam, was delivered of a baby girl on Friday, May 13, while in custody of her kidnappers. A family source, who pleaded anonymity, said in Esit Eket, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, on Saturday that the monarch’s wife gave birth to the baby in an unknown hideout of her abductors. The kidnappers abducted the traditional ruler’s wife and her four children in the Akpautong neighbourhood of Esit Eket on April 29. The source…
Read More“El Rufai Is Nothing But A Coward And Alcoholic”- Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sanni representing Kaduna Senatorial District in the National Assembly on Friday came down hard on the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, over threats to expel him following his recent criticisms of President Muhammadu Buhari over the hike in the price of petrol. Sanni did not spare the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir-El-Rufai, who he described as the masquerade behind the call for his expulsion from the APC. Senator Sanni who has been having a running battle with the governor accused him of being behind the expulsion…
Read MoreUnilorin Expels 108 Fresh Students
Vice chancellor of the university of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali has disclosed that about 108 fresh students of the citadel of learning have been expelled for dubious means of gaining admission. This was said when the commissioner of police, Kwara state, Mr Sam okaula payed the school a visit. It was also reported by Ambali that the stable academic calendar and culture of excellence in the university is the interest of most candidates to secure admission into the institution. He therefore kicked against these candidates engaging in illegal means to…
Read MoreNnamdi Okonkwo Returns To Fidelity Bank
Previously embattled Fidelity bank boss, Nnamdi Okonkwo has resumed work as the bank’s CEO. Okonkwo was arrested and quizzed by the EFCC 2 weeks ago for his alleged involvement in the receipt of $115 million dollars from ex-petroleum minister,Diezani Allison Madueke. Alhaji Mohammed Lawal Balarabe, who was appointed Acting Managing Director pending when Okonkwo is now the bank’s Deputy Managing Director, subject to regulatory approval. Share on: WhatsApp
Read MoreAli Baba’s Cousin In Messy Rape Scandal
According to a Nigerian Video Vixen that goes by the name “Enigma_laduchess” on Instagram, she was raped last night by Ali Baba’s cousin and not only was she raped, when she spoke up, the young man that raped her further threatened blackmail, said he would disgrace and embarrass her by releasing her Unclad photos which according to her, he took with her phone. Enigma_laduchess has since gone ahead to release the photos herself and show proof of her rape in her chats to the young man. Share on:
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