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ASUU strike will soon be truncated — Ngige

The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja expressed the hope that the one-month warning strike embarked upon by ASUU on Feb. 14, would soon be truncated. ASUU called its members out on the warning strike to compel the Federal Government…

Woman docked for alleged N1.6m visa scam

Racheal Adefola, 41, on Wednesday appeared before a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly collecting defrauding U.S. visa applicants of N1.6 million. Adefola, who resides in Lugbe, Abuja, is charged with criminal breach of trust and cheating. She,…

Dangote, Dantata, others get new appointments in Kano

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday appointed Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, his uncle, Aminu Dantata, and Abdulsamad Rabi’u as members of the state Zakkat and Hubsi Commission. Zakkat refers to the obligation that a Muslim has to…

Akeredolu celebrates Adeboye at 80

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has congratulated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 80th birthday. Akeredolu’s message is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr…