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5 Dec
The Vice Chancellor, Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, Prof. Tor Iorapuu, says the institution would convocate 17,925 graduates on Saturday with 44 of them first class. Iorapuu made the disclosure Thursday at a pre-convocation press briefing for the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th combined convocation ceremonies. The VC said that out of the figure, 15,101 would…
23 Nov
Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has in the last two years secured about N285m in research grants, both in cash and credits, from "strategic partnerships." The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university, Fransisca Oladipo, who disclosed this to newsmen at the weekend on the institution's campus to…
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Protesting students of University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, on Monday, expressed displeasure to President Bola Tinubu through the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over the persistent darkness in the teaching hospital. The angry students decried the over 100 days of darkness in the institution, saying patients are not only dying, but staff of the tertiary…
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Spain manager Montse Tome on Monday denied "punishing" Jenni Hermoso by dropping her after ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her at the 2023 Women's World Cup final. Rubiales will testify on Tuesday in a trial viewed as a case against macho culture and sexism in sport after the kiss in Australia sparked a…
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Aging is a natural part of life, but certain habits can make it happen much faster than it should. Have you ever seen someone in their 40s who looks like they are in their 50s? Sometimes, it's not just about genetics, it's about lifestyle.The choices we make every day, from what we eat to how…
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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has demanded a reversal of the four per cent charge on the Free on Board (FOB) value of imports by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). NECA’s Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call in a statement on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NCS spokesman, Mr…
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday announced he would resign following pressure for him to leave the post after a court last year cancelled the country's presidential election. "In order to spare Romania and the Romanian citizens from crisis... I resign from the office of president of Romania," Iohannis said, adding that he would officially…
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The Police Command in Imo has launched a manhunt for the abductors of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) President, Mr Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, who was kidnapped in Owerri on Saturday. Ohaneze The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. He also confirmed that Igboayaka was not arrested but…
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Novak Djokovic said Monday his leg injury, which shattered his Australian Open dream, was "almost 100 percent healed," and he was ready to aim for his 100th ATP title in Doha this month. "There's no longer any muscle tear. The injury is almost 100 percent healed and I'm ready to go for more victories," Djokovic…
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Alessandro Nesta was recalled as Monza coach on Monday after the Serie A club sacked his replacement, Salvatore Bocchetti, with the team bottom in Italy's top flight. Monza confirmed the decision with two short statements, with 48-year-old Nesta continuing his contract until the end of the season which reportedly has an option for another year…
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Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi on Sunday in Abakaliki approved the appointment of Prof Michael Awoke as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU). The announcement of the new VC is contained in a press statement signed by Dr Monday Uzor, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor and made available to…
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The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has warned against a campaign of calumny against those entrusted with leadership positions in the zone. MBCG President, Comrade Abel Ikanni, in a statement, on Monday, in Abuja called, on the citizenry to acknowledge the contribution of leaders who positively impacted the citizenry from the zone. "It is not…