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LASU condemns assault on student, begins disciplinary action

The Lagos State University (LASU) has condemned the assault of one of its students at a privately-owned hostel outside the university premises. The newsmen report that the university disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. The ‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌statement was signed by Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations. ...

Uber’s exit unrelated to airport car hire system –FAAN

‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍⁠‌‌‌‌‌The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says Uber’s Nigeria exit has nothing to do with the new Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS). FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Lagos. Kuku said that Uber’s decision to leave the Nigerian market was based on the company’s ...

Bauchi ‌‍⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍⁠‍⁠‍‌fire service rescues 222 persons, saves N2.6bn in six months

The Bauchi State Fire Service has rescued 222 persons and saved properties worth N2.6 billion from fire incidents in the last six months. Its Director-General, Mr Dauda Pali, stated this in an interview with the news reporters, on Friday in Bauchi. He said that 11 persons lost their lives in 188 fire incidents recorded between ...

Oyo APC unveils Alli, 49 other candidates for 2027 elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Friday, formally unveiled its governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. The newsmen report that Sen. Sharafadeen Alli was formally unveiled as the party’s governorship candidate. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Oyo State APC Secretariat ...