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SSANU AND NASU END WARNING STRIKE.

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union NASU yesterday ended their seven-day warning strike after they accused the Federal Government of unfair treatment and discrimination by failing to pay them like their academic counterparts.  The President of SSANU, MOHAMMED IBRAHIM in a circular to branch chairmen at public universities all over the country, directed SSANU and NASU members to resume work from today.  The two unions began a seven-day warning strike on Monday, March 18, 2024, over withheld salaries with workers in registry, […]

todayMarch 25, 2024

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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO IGNORE 72ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The Presidency has urged well-wishers and friends of the President, BOLA TINUBU not to organize any form of celebratory event or place adverts in the media ahead of his 72nd birthday anniversary on Friday, March 29, 2024.  The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGAin a statement yesterday attributed the President’s decision to the challenging times in the country.  Following the announcement, the annual birthday colloquium for TINUBU won't be held this year in what would be the fourth in recent times with respect to developments in the country.   ONANUGA said because of […]

todayMarch 25, 2024

Entertainment

THE CROWN DOMINATES BAFTA TV AWARD NOMINATIONS.

  The final season of Netflix's THE CROWNleads this year's BAFTA TV Award nominations despite controversy over its depiction of the Royal Family.  The sixth season of the royal drama, which covers the events of the 1990s including PRINCESS DIANA's death, has been nominated for eight awards while HAPPY VALLEY and BLACK MIRROR episode of DEMON 79 both have seven nominations.  It received mixed reviews from critics, with one saying it was mining tragedy for ratings.  Four actors in THE CROWN have received nominations, including ELIZABETH DEBICKI, who played […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

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ENUGU TEACHERS LAUD GOVERNOR MBAH OVER MINIMUM WAGE PAYMENT.

The Enugu State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers NUT has expressed profound gratitude to the state government for showing honest concern for the welfare of teachers in the state, including the extension of the state’s minimum wage to primary school teachers after several years of waiting. The teachers also noted that Governor PETER MBAH's administration had in about nine months in office met four of the five-point demands the union presented to him on […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

National

CBN CLEARS ALL FOREIGN EXCHANGEBACKLOG

The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN hasannounced it has cleared the seven billion dollars foreign exchange FX backlog inherited by Governor YEMI CARDOSO in fulfillmentof a key pledge on his appointment and signifies a significant step towards restoring confidence in the economy. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications of the CBN, HAKAMA SIDI ALI who confirmed the settlement of all valid FX backlog claims yesterday said the CBNemployed Deloitte Consulting, an independent auditing firm, to meticulously assess the transactions, ensuring that only legitimate claims were honored. The CBN’s commitment to tackling the FXbacklog appears to be paying […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

National

SLAIN SOLDIERS TO RECEIVE NATIONAL HONOURS.

President BOLA TINUBU yesterday said the slain military personnel in OKUAMA, a community in UGHELLI South Local Government Area of Delta State, will be conferred with national honors.  TINUBU who disclosed this at the breaking of the Ramadan fast in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, and the leadership of the House, said while oversight is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in governance, excessive summoning of officials can disrupt operations and hinder service delivery to citizens. He commiserated […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

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ESWAMA TO HOLD CLEAN-UP EXERCISE ON SATURDAY.

Enugu State Waste Management AuthorityESWAMA has informed the general public that this month's clean-up exercise will be held on Saturday, 30th March 2024, between the hours of 7 am and 10 am. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Waste ANDREAS GEBAUER in a signed statement said the Authority expects Ndi Enugu to be patriotic in cleaning their surroundings, even though there won't be an enforcement exerciseas they step into the period of the Easter Celebration. Those who engage in sporting activities around OKPARA SQUARE and any other location within the […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

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NOLLYWOOD PRODUCER ANDY BEST PASSES AWAY.

Popular Nollywood producer IKECHUKWU NNANDI, popularly known as ANDY BESThas passed away.  The convener of the Best of Nollywood Awards BON, SEUN OLOKETUYI who confirmed the news yesterday said he battled an undisclosed prolonged ailment and was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri.   His remains have since been deposited at the ALADINMA Mortuary in Owerri.  He was known for the production of Nollywood movies like MY SWEET SISTER, PRETTY ANGELS, QUEEN OF MY HEART, and RAIN MAKERS, amongst many other films.  ANDY BEST who hailed from ISIALA MBANO Local Government Area of […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

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ZENITH BANK ANNOUNCES FIRST FEMALE GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR.

Zenith Bank has named ADAORA UMEOJI as its first female Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with her appointment subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which takes effect from June 1, 2024.  She takes over from EBENEZER ONYEAGWU, whose five-year term expires on May 31, 2024, after a very successful tenure.   The Bank in a statement yesterday saidUMEOJI is the first female GMD/CEO since the inception of the bank, and her appointment is consistent with the bank’s executive transition tradition, succession plan, and […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

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