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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, urged the Senate to approve a new external loan of N2,343,387,942,848.00, about $6.183billion. Buhari in the letter noted that the loan would be used by the Federal Government to finance the 2021 budget deficit. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read the President's letter of request on the...

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM AT THE END OF ITS MEETING IN IBADAN, OYO STATE ON MONDAY, 17TH MAY, 2021. The PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM met in Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday, 17th May 2021, further reviewed the State of the nation, particularly, practical next steps to take to advance the conversation on...

Olanrewaju James, who was arrested for alleged sexual assault, has been granted bail on health grounds. The embattled Yoruba actor popularly known as Baba Ijesha, had been in custody at the State CID, Panti, for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old-girl in the home of comedienne Adekola Adekanya, popularly called ‘Princess.’ However, the...

The Senate of the University of Ibadan (UI) has recommended to the Governing Council the reappointment of Prof. Adebola Ekanola, as acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) for another term of six months. Ekanola, a Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics, was appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor on Dec. 1, 2020, following an impasse in the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor

Professor Francisca Aladejana, the immediate past Chairman, Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Special Adviser to Governor Kayode Fayemi on Basic and Secondary Education is dead. Multiple sources in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital confirmed her demise via their social media handles. A source said she was...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday commenced streets protest and enforcement of its five-day warning strike in Kaduna State. Members of the labour movement led by the NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba took to the street around 9:40am on Monday to protest what they called anti-labour policies of the Kaduna State government.

The pastor of the Deeper Life Christan Church, Otamayomi Ogedengbe kidnapped at Shagari, Akure North council area of Ondo state has been released. The Precision NG had reported the kidnapping of the Pastor last week during a church service. The pastor had since reunited with his family. Though...

Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has advised Nigerian governors to convene a national unity summit “to iron out the thorny issues” affecting the country. He said the governors should stop waiting for the federal government to act, while urging them to work together irrespective of tribe, religion, or political affiliations. Atiku’s counsel...

A group under the aegis of Youths Earnestly Demand For Goodluck E. Jonathan (YED4GEJ 2023) says former President Goodluck Jonathan should contest the 2023 presidential election. National Chairman of the group, Prince Teddy Omiloli and National Director Operations, Comrade Douye Daniel in a statement on Sunday expressed hope that Jonathan would tackle the challenges...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, May 16, 2021, depart Abuja for Paris, France. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) disclosed that Mr Buhari is departing for France on a four-day official visit to attend African Finance Summit. The summit is expected to focus on reviewing African...