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Sunday, 09 April 2017 03:35

JAMB extends UTME registration

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday announced extension of registration for 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). It earlier postponed the mock examination it scheduled for Saturday, blaming the failure of its technical partners . JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, told newsmen in Abuja that sale of forms and registration would now close on May 5 instead of April 19. Oloyede said that consequently, the 2017 UTME had also been postponed to start on Saturday May 13, and end on May 20 as against May 6 to May 20. He added that the mock examination earlier slated for…

Sunday, 09 April 2017 03:33

7 power plants idle; Grid collapsed 10 times in first quarter

Increasing gas constraints and other factors have left seven of the nation’s 26 power plants including Olorunsogo idle, with significant reduction in the generation from several others including Egbin in Lagos, a report from Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has indicated. The total national power generation, which stood at 4,176.3 megawatts on March 31, fell to 3,366MW on Thursday, April 6, exacerbating the outage being experienced by households and businesses. Electricity generation from Egbin, the nation’s biggest power station, stood at 178MW on Thursday, down from 1,085MW on March 15, 2016. The plant has an installed capacity of…

Sunday, 09 April 2017 03:30

U.S. Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula - U.S. official

A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula, a U.S. official told Reuters on Saturday, as concerns grow about North Korea's advancing weapons program. Earlier this month North Korea tested a liquid-fueled Scud missile which only traveled a fraction of its range. The strike group, called Carl Vinson, includes an aircraft carrier and will make its way from Singapore toward the Korean peninsula, according to the official, who was not authorized to speak to the media and requested anonymity. "We feel the increased presence is necessary," the official said, citing North…

Sunday, 09 April 2017 03:29

Yet another suicide as man jumps into Festac river

An unidentified man yesterday jumped into a river at the Festac Link Bridge. The man who was said to be unstable allegedly jumped into the river at noon. The incident was reported to the police by the family and the police called in rescuers. The victim was later brought out dead by a combined team of police and local divers. The Nation

Saturday, 08 April 2017 16:38

Obasanjo calls for spiritual approach to anti-corruption campaign

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday advocated a spiritual approach to the anti-corruption crusade in Nigeria, calling on the church to wield its influence against the menace. Obasanjo made the call in Abeokuta at the 2017 Convention Lecture of the Victory Life Bible Church International. He spoke on the theme: “The Role of the Church in the Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria.” The former president described the church as an important and influential institution with a pivotal role in curbing and eradicating corruption in Nigeria. He described the anti-corruption war in Nigeria as “a fight for the soul of the…

Saturday, 08 April 2017 16:35

German national dies after slumping at Lagos airport

A German national, Mr Brenard Christo, who slumped on Friday at the General Aviation Terminal of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, has died at an undisclosed hospital. Spokesman for Lagos Airport police command, Mr Joseph Alabi, confirmed the death of the German. Alabi said the deceased was waiting to board a local Arik Air flight on Friday morning when he suddenly collapsed. He said medical personnel attached to Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) rushed to the scene to assist the German citizen and was eventually taken to a hospital where he later passed on. Simon Tumba, media consultant to…

Saturday, 08 April 2017 16:33

Two female suicide bombers killed in mosque in Maiduguri

Two female suicide bombers were killed as worshippers at a mosque in Juddumuri village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, North-east Nigeria, prevented the bombers from infiltrating the mosque, police have said. According to a statement by Public Relations Officer of Borno State Police Command, Victor Isuku, “At about 0520hrs, today (Saturday), two female suicide bombers with IED strapped to their bodies attempted to enter a mosque at juddumuri village, after federal high court. “They were intercepted and prevented by the moslem worshippers. In the process, one of them detonated her vest, killing both of them and…

Saturday, 08 April 2017 16:31

Oloyede cancels JAMB mock test with text message

Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced suspension of the mock examination that was billed to hold today. He blamed circumstances beyond his control. Oloyede said this through a text message sent to the supervisors at the various centres in the FCT on Saturday in Abuja. He regretted the inconveniences the postponement might have caused the public especially the candidates. He said a new date would be communicated to them later. At the Christ the King College (CKC), Gwagwalada, FCT one of the mock centres, candidates had sat patiently waiting to write the test. Some…

Saturday, 08 April 2017 02:51

Buhari appoints Profs Abdullahi, Gambari, Odekunle, others as chairs of varsities' governing councils

PRESS RELEASE Pursuant to his powers under the laws establishing the federal universities in Nigeria, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils of 23 out of the 40 federal universities in the country for a period of four years in the first instance. The institutions affected are those whose Governing Councils’ tenures have elapsed or would on 9th April, 2017. In making these appointments, Mr. President had taken cognizance of the requirements for membership into governing councils, which include among others, a minimum of a university degree, high integrity, and commitment to educational development of…

Saturday, 08 April 2017 02:50

FG sets up interministerial committee on pension liability

PRESS RELEASE President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee on pension liability to reconcile outstanding pension liabilities and proffer solutions to the lingering problems. Minister of Finance is the chairman. Other members of the committee include a representative of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, representative of Head of Service of the Federation, Accountant General of the Federation, Director General of Budget Office, Director General of PENCOM, and Director General of PTAD who will also act as Secretary. The Committee is to: 1. Review and reconcile all pension liabilities of the Federal Government. 2. Make…

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Saturday, 08 April 2017 02:49

Apostle Suleman sues Stephanie Otobo, online medium N1b for defamation

Apostle Johnson Suleman, President/ Founder of Omega Fire Ministry (OFM), has filed a one billion naira lawsuit for libel against 23-year old Canada-based Nigerian stripper, Ms. Stephanie Otobo and an online medium for defaming his character. This is coming weeks after the police arrested Ms. Otobo on allegations of blackmail, threat to life, conspiracy, and intent to steal from the Apostle. Instituting a lawsuit against Otobo and the online medium, Apostle Suleman’s lawyer, Osa Director said the cleric is suing both defendants for the libelous statements made and published against him. The case with suit no: ID/ADR/374/2017 was filed at…

Saturday, 08 April 2017 02:44

Supreme Court sacks lawmaker, orders him to refund all emoluments collected

Supreme Court has removed Sopuluchukwu Ezeonwuka of the PDP from representing Orumba North/South of Anambra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun gave the order on Friday in a judgment in an appeal filed against Ezeonwuka’s election by a member of the party, Ben Nwankwo. Nwankwo’s name was wrongly substituted with the first respondent, Mr. Ezeonwuka, after he had obtained the nomination of the party to contest the National Assembly election. Dissatisfied with the February 20, 2015 judgment of Federal High Court in Abuja and the decision of Court Appeal to uphold it, Mr. Nwankwo approached the…

Friday, 07 April 2017 16:04

Trump's nominee, Neil Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court

The Senate has cast enough votes to confirm Neil Gorsuch, a 49-year-old federal judge who could help cement a conservative majority on the bench for decades, to the Supreme Court, according to a CNN count of the vote. The court has been operating with eight justices since the sudden death in February 2016 of Justice Antonin Scalia and a protracted fight over President Barack Obama's nominee, Judge Merrick Garland. Senate Republicans refused to consider Garland's nomination until after the November election, and Trump's surprise win meant a conservative would succeed Scalia. Gorsuch's confirmation essentially continues the ideological balance that existed…

Friday, 07 April 2017 15:40

Buhari appoints Profs Ayo Banjo, Adamu Baikie, others chairs of education agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved reconstitution of boards of 19 parastatal agencies under Federal Ministry of Education. Members of the board will run for a period of four years in the first instance. In making the appointments, the President took into cognizance provisions of the respective legislation with respect to composition, competence, credibility, integrity, federal character and geo-political spread. The Boards, consisting of the Chairmen and Members, will be inaugurated on a date to be announced soon. Director (Press), in the Ministry of Education, Mr. C. P Ihuoma, listed the agencies and their Chairmen are as follows: National Universities commission…

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