The university says the video clip showed the lecturer assault some students in a lecture hall. The post Nigerian university suspends lecturer seen punishing students in viral video appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Falana asks ECOWAS to sanction Senegalese President for postponing elections
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to consider imposing targeted sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, on President Macky Sall of Senegal and officials of his government. Falana said ECOWAS should urgently organise an extra-ordinary session to discuss and respond to the deteriorating human […]
Abia governor speaks on allocation of N1.5 billion for purchase of two vehicles
Abia State’s 2024 approved budget surfaced online recently and showed that the sum of N1.5 billion was earmarked for the purchase of the two pick-up trucks. The post Abia governor speaks on allocation of N1.5 billion for purchase of two vehicles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
AFCON: Nwabali’s South African club supports Super Eagles against Bafana Bafana
Chippa United chairman, Siviwe Mpengesi, has revealed they would be supporting Nigeria over South Africa for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. All of South Africa will be backing their national team against the Supe Eagles. Bafana Bafana are looking to play in an AFCON final for the first time since 1996. But Mpengesi has […]
Expedite action on whistleblower bill to check corruption – Centre to Nigerian Govt
The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch (CeFTIW) has called on the National Assembly to expedite action and ensure the passage of the whistleblower bill enacted in 2016. The Centre noted that the law has become more urgent following the raging corruption in the country, describing it as a safe alternative for exposing dishonest […]
AFCON: South Africa reacts to concerns on safety of Nigerians
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa had earlier notified nationals living in South Africa of possible violent attacks following inflammatory comments made online by South Africans against Nigerians. The post AFCON: South Africa reacts to concerns on safety of Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
240,000 out-of-school children in Ondo alarming – SUBEB
The Ondo State Basic Education Board, SUBEB, has expressed concern that no fewer than 240,000 children in the state are out of school. SUBEB Chairman in the state, Victor Olabimtan, who rasied the alarm in Akure, the State capital, on Tuesday, sought collective efforts from stakeholders to combat the menace. According to him, the development […]
AFCON: It’s coming back home, history to be made – Kanu tells Super Eagles
Nigerian legend, Nwankwo Kanu ha insisted that the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, is coming back to Nigeria. Kanu, who believes the Super Eagles are set to make history, said this while urging Jose Peseiro’s men to beat South Africa in Wednesday’s AFCON semi-final clash. The Arsenal legend spoke in a video post via […]
Alleged funds diversion: Let Yahaya Bello defend himself — Okai tackles Kogi govt
The House of Representatives candidate for Dekina/Bassa in the 2023 elections, Usman Okai Austin, has urged the Kogi State Government to cease defending the immediate past governor, Yahaya Bello, over the diversion of state funds. Austin charged Bello to stop evading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stating that it’s time for the “White […]
TikTok Creator Awards: Asake, Adekunle Gold, Ola of Lagos, others bag nominations
TikTok says the awards are a tribute to the individuals shaping the cultural and digital landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa, setting new cultural trends, and influencing social narratives. The post TikTok Creator Awards: Asake, Adekunle Gold, Ola of Lagos, others bag nominations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico