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The investigation is sequel to senate’s resolution on a motion by Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP- Ekiti) at plenary entitled: Senator Biodun Olujimi  (ChannelsTV) The Senate on Wednesday, commenced investigation into the alleged sexual harassment case between a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Monica Osagie and a lecturer of the institution, Prof. Richard Akindele. The investigation is sequel to senate’s resolution on a motion by Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP- Ekiti) at plenary entitled: “The Growing Trend of Sexual Harassment in the Higher Institutions of Learning: The Case of Monica Osagie”. The senate consequently, mandated its Committees on Tertiary Institutions and TetFund and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to carry out a full scale investigation of the case. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Osagie had accused Akindele of deliberately failing her for rejecting his alleged sex demands. Leading debate on the motion, Olujimi lamente

  Popular Nigerian singer, Banky W has been spotted meeting with Super Eagles player, John Mikel Obi.    Banky W and Mikel Obi   This is the moment popular singer, Banky W met with one of Nigeria's most successful footballers, John Mikel Obi.   The singer took to his Instagram page to post the photo of their meeting himself, and share the experience with his many followers.   According to him, he told Mikel that he will be Russia to "supply in-person-fasting-and-prayer for the boys to progress".   He wrote: "Told @mikel_john_obi that I will be in Russia to supply in-person-fasting-and-prayer for the boys to progress. Lol.    "I also tried to find out who I need to hail to get my hands on an original Super Eagles Jersey.. Lol   "#Greenwhitegreen #supereagles #russia"

A boat accident in Ogun State, South-western part of Nigeria has claimed a couple of lives thereby spreading panic.    File Photo   Seven people were reported dead in a boat mishap that occurred mid-waterways between Akere in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun and Apa in Badagary Area of Lagos State.   Nigerian Tribune gathered that the accident occurred on Wednesday morning when the boat said to be conveying passengers numbering about 40 and goods broke into two.   It took the effort of the men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the marine police and some local divers to rescue about 10 lucky passengers   Speaking on the development, the Chairman, Ipokia Local Government Area, Senayon Amos Josu, confirmed the incident but said only four people died in the incident.   Josu said the survivors were taken to the General Hospital in Ipokia for medical treatment.   The State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, also confirme

Ex-BBNaija 2018 Housemate, Leo Babarinde Dasilva has been named as the new brand ambassador of footwear, with a manufacturing company in Nigeria. As part of the multi-million-naira deal, the brand is expected to announce the release of new collection of male and female shoes, with Leo being the face of the brand. Former house mates CeeC and Lolu were on ground to support him at the event, which was held at the Civic Center, Victoria Island.

Saraki with Super Eagles players The presiding officer of the country’s senate has boosted Gernot Rohr’s men with cash gift ahead of their clash with the Three Lions. Bukola Saraki splashed the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) on the Super Eagles ahead of their clash with England, according to a report by Goal.com. The Super Eagles will contest in a friendly game with the Three Lions on Saturday after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Congo DR on Monday. In a mini event held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Tuesday evening, the country’s top lawmaker lauded the team for their sense of commitment while urging them to soar high in Russia. “I have been following the performances and general behaviour of this squad. I must confess that I am very impressed,” said Saraki. “We no longer have schisms and different camps in the same camp, and you sacrifice a lot for the country without demanding so much before you go to battle. “From the captain, Mikel Obi to the ne

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Super Eagles to play a clean and fair game but bring the World Cup trophy back home. The President stated this on Wednesday when he met with the Super Eagles at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In five previous outings at the FIFA World Cup, the Eagles have reached the Round of 16 on three occasions (1994, 1998 and 2014), but excited at the group stage at the 2002 and 2010 finals.

Yesterday at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo received 150 operational vehicles donated to the Nigerian Police by Dangote Foundation. Africa’s richest man said donation was aimed at strengthening the Nigeria police and his foundation may donate another batch of vehicles if they are well maintained. He said; “Considering the challenges government faces in meeting the entire needs of the populace for necessities like health, education and security, various Public Private Partnerships (PPP) initiatives have been developed. The vice president during the formal handover of the cars in Abuja said “There have been a lot of talks on private-public partnership, but as we can see Alhaji Dangote is walking the talk”. “The donation of 150 cars to the Nigerian police force is laudable and we thank Aliko Dangote foundation for this rare gesture, that is characteristic of the person of Aliko Dangote. “He has shown over the years to be an entrepreneur with a differen

The wages of crime came yesterday for a former governor . A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gudu, Abuja sentenced former Taraba State Governor Jolly Nyame to 28 years in prison. He was not given an option of fine. Justice Adebukola Banjoko convicted the ex-governor on 27 out of the 41 counts contained in the charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in July 2007. Nyame was governor from 1991 to 1993 and 1999 to 2007. The breakdown of the sentence is as follows: 14 years upon conviction for criminal breach of trust; seven years for receiving gratification; five years for obtaining valuable public properties without consideration, and two years for criminal misappropriation. The judge said the sentences would run concurrently, implying that the ex-governor is to spend 14 years in prison. Justice Banjoko, who said the defendant betrayed his claim to be a clergyman and Reverend, wondered why it was only the ex-govern

THE Federal Government has begun moves to dismiss 750,000 striking members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). As part of the plan, it has directed governing boards of government-owned hospitals to invoke the provisions of Public Service Rule 030413 on the workers for failing to report for duty. The government also instructed the governing boards to restore services in their various hospitals with immediate effect, saying nobody has the right to shut down any government hospital. The Nation gathered that Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole gave the directive at an emergency meeting with chief medical directors and medical directors of government owned hospitals and their governing boards. The public service rule 030413 reads: “Any officers who absent himself/herself from duty or travels out from Nigeria without leave, renders himself/herself liable to be dismissed from service and the onus shall rest on him/her to show that the circumstances do not justify the pos

The Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has appointed Margaret Omosule as the 12th Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council of the university. A press release issued on Wednesday in Ile-Ife by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Abiodun Olarewaju, said Mrs Omosule was the Deputy-Registrar and Acting Director, Vice-Chancellor’ s Office, prior to her appointment. The release said Mrs Omosule, a native of Ughelli South Local Government of Delta, holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (Ed.) Degree in History (1984) and Masters Degree in Guidance and Counselling (1990), both from OAU. “She is currently on her Ph.D Programme in the Department of Educational Foundation and Counselling, Faculty of Education, OAU, Ile-Ife. “The new appointee began to garner work experience as an Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Akure, during her NYSC schedule between 1984 and 1985,’’ the release added. It also said that Mrs Omosule worked at M

- Damilola Olufemi The students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State from the department of Political Science and Public Administration on 30th of May, 2018, emerged 1st runner up of an inter-varsity debate in University of Ilorin; beating Fountain University, Osogbo, and University of Ilorin. The Debate was organised by the department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, having Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko; University of Ibadan, Fountain University, Osogbo, University of Ilorin in attendance. The theme of the debate was Youth participation in active politics, while the Debate topic was Youth: A beckon of hope towards our political advancement. The schools present presented their argument and were able to convince audience at the Debate. It was actually a tough "battle" as the contending institutions were not far from themselves with the grading and total point. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State student

Kemi Olunloyo apologizes to Linda Ikeji, it may seem as though she has succumbed to Hushpuppi’s demand before he can donate to her medical bills. In reaction to this, the investigative journalist did not continue with her claims on Linda’s pregnancy, but she did what needed to be done by humbly apologizing. In a video she posted on her Youtube Channel, she first started up with the incident that happened in Paris recently where a Malian Migrant Rescued a Boy dangling from a 4 storey building, she went on to how bloggers really needs to do their job, before she proceeded in tears saying: “I never got married before having my kids, and it hurts me so bad, but i told my kids that’s the way it is, i want the best for Linda, I dont want what happened to me to happen to Linda, So Am Sorry about what i said to Linda Ikeji, But she hurt me too.’ To Prove that her words are genuine, Kemi says having made peace with Linda she has decided to end her Journalism. In the end she thanked Hus

The overall winner of the Bayelsa state Essay Writing Competition, Africanus Noel, has been made a Child Commissioner for Education in the Ministry on Monday in Yenagoa, by the state Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson. Introducing the Child Commissioner to government functionaries in his office, the substantive Commissioner for Education, Hon Jonathan Obuebite assured that the Dickson-led government would continue to make appropriate investments in the education sector to guarantee a more secure and prosperous future. Hon Obuebite said he initiated the Essay Writing Competition and Child Commissioner concept to serve as a motivational tool as well as promote creativity and healthy competition among students. He noted that the initiative would enable the child commissioner to be acquainted with the art of government and leave a pleasant impression in the mind of the beneficiary. While assuming office, the 14-year old Child Education Commissioner who is an SS1 student of the Ija

We’re pleased to announce that the Admission Policy Meeting, with JAMB , the Minister of Education and all stakeholders in the sector, has been scheduled to hold on 26th June, 2018. In the meeting, crucial 2018 admission guidelines, including the determination of the official 2018 Admission Cut-off Marks for various institutions will be determined. Mr. Fabian Benjamin, the head of Media for JAMB had cautioned institutions that advertised admission into their schools before this meeting, stating that they had breached the constitutional guidelines for admissions. He stated that “a list of institutions that breached this rule are being compiled by the board and to be forwarded to the appropriate body for sanction.” He added that institutions planning to advertise admission before this policy meeting, should suspend such actions, pointing out that the policy meeting is being held early enough in the year to allow plenty of time for schools to conclude the 2018/2019 Admissions on time.

The management of Osun State University, ( UNIOSUN ) Osogbo, has shut down the institution over what it described as lawlessness and endangering of students lives by some staff unions in the school. In a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr Gafar Adebayo Sh!ttu on behalf of the management of UNIOSUN, the Governing Council of UNIOSUN approved the closure of the University with immediate effect to avert dangers. He said the closure of the university became necessary because of what he described as notorious activities of some non-teaching staff members under the guise of unionism. “Management wishes to sincerely apologize to parents, guardians and students for any inconveniences that this closure may cause.” the statement reads. The Registrar said efforts geared towards addressing the prevalent lawlessness have been put in place. Reacting to the development, the Chairman of Non-Academic Staff Union of UNIOSUN, Mr Comrade Isaiah Fayemi expressed shock over

The students of Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, Ondo State, raised an alarm yesterday over the infringement of their fundamental human rights by the Nigeria Police Force. The Concern for Human Rights(CHR) president, David Belele explained how officers in the state have been harassing the students, he further said the Nigeria police are terrorizing Nigerian youths. While speaking, he explained his previous ordeal with a police officer who threatened to shoot him when he refused to bring out his phone for search. He said ”The last time I checked the Police Act, Part 4, Section 28, it does not give a right for the police to search Nigerian citizens.” The spokesman, Ondo police command confirmed that they’ve received several complaint regarding this issue, he assured the students that investigation is going on by the Commissioner of Police. He further said, any officer that is found guilty during the course of investigation will be strictly dealt with

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has debunked the rumour that its database has been H@cked. This came from the Registrar of the board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede during an interactive session with newsmen. He mentuioned that there has been several attempts by individuals to H@ck into its system and gain access to the questions prepared for UTME candidates but none has succeeded. In his words, “As far as JAMB is concerned, I have not found any case of a breakthrough. No matter how clever they think they are, we are ahead of them.” He further stated that while the board would continue to remain proactive in its operations, it would not hesitate to ensure that anyone caught is prosecuted. He said, “That is why we keep on promising them (H@ckers) that if you can get one question of ours that is genuine, we will pay you a lot. So, because we believe that we must be proactive, that is why we are dealing with any attempt. “And once an attempt is made, we do not leave it as attempt.

Members of the Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, Wednesday morning made a futile attempt to take over Enugu Government House. DAILY POST reports that the Zionists led their self-acclaimed President, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka stormed the Government House as early as 7 am with Biafra flags. The group had earlier vowed to be at the Government House today, Wednesday May 30 for the purpose of declaration of Biafra Republic. Our correspondent reports that upon their arrival at the Government House gate, they were rounded up by security operatives. They marched from the Bissala Road axis to the area. A combined team of security operatives made up of the DSS, anti-terrorism squad, mobile policemen, SARS, among others carried out the operation. DAILY POST learnt that Onwuka and about fifteen other members of the group were arrested, while others fled.

Embattled Senator Dino Melaye has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his defection today on the floor of the Senate.

Konga consolidates his evergreen status in the Nigerian Music with his hit single “No Level”. After the success of his hit track “Oshanpranpran” Kongahas taken it up a notch with this is the banging new street anthem. This time teaming up with Fan Favourite Idowest and super producer DrumPhase. This street Banger with a catchy beat and has all the styling of a hit Party single. Konga has established himself as one of the true “Leaders of the Street” with hit tracks like “Baby Konga” and “Kabakaba”. His incredible upbeat attitude and positive energy combine to make him one of the most sought after performers in the business today Konga is set to take the industry by Storm in 2018. Watchout!!!! Listen & Download “Konga Ft. Idowest – No Level” below:- DOWNLOAD MP3 What do you think about this song?

Taraba Governor, Darius D!ckson Ishaku, on Tuesday appealed to youths in the state to support his second term bid. “I want you (the youth) to go out during the election and re-elect us. I will empower you to be millionaires; you will be exporting milk and meat; you will be driving Mercedes Benz, instead of Keke NAPEP,” he said. The Nation reports that Ishaku spoke during his third year anniversary and Democracy Day celebration held at the Jolly Nyame stadium Jalingo. He said: “Today, over 3000 youths have been employed and thousands empowered through the Rescue Mission’s skills acquisition programme. “Those empowered are now self-reliant and have become employers of labour. The story of one Aisha is a good example. She was empowered; she later employed a widow and five other persons and her business is still running. “When you elected me in 2015, you did not know me well. Now, you know who Ishaku is; now, you know who DDI is, who Daram Dam Dam is, because of what I have done for

The leaders of the robbery gang that struck banks in Offa in Kwara on April 5 are reported to be making startling confessions. The robbery led to the death of more than 30 persons, including policemen and loss of millions of Naira. As families of victims are mourning their loved once killed in the operation, the robbery gang leaders are making mind boggling confessions. At least 22 suspected in connection with the bank robbery, including the ring leaders, are currently detained for investigations. According to a reliable source, a dismissed Corporal in the Nigeria Police, Mr. Micheal Adikwu, lead the operation. He was assisted by another leader, Mr. Kunle Ogunleye aka Arrow, and one Abel and others. They have confessed to the operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence and Response Team (IRT), led by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Abba Kyari. Adikwu, the dismissed corporal, who organised and led the bank robbery operation has confessed to have killed o

A 39-year old native of Orlu in Imo State, Princess Josephine Uloma, Sunday broke down in tears before a large congregation at a popular prophetic church in Asaba as she told sad stories of her search for a life partner, has lead her in receiving 48 strokes of cane from a self-acclaimed man of God to help get her life partner. The spinster, who said she was rejected by several suitors over inexplicable “spirit of limitations and anger” told the crowd of worshippers that for fifteen years she was infested with the “spirit of limitations, anger; demonic measures” that took her to a fake man of God where she was beaten up and flogged 48 strokes by the pastor in charge of the church. She said, “trouble started when I turned down a marriage offer from a suitor who hailed from Enugu State. Few months later, I found myself in an unbridled anger and querulous manners. I started beating up men whoever ask my hand in marriage. Any man who comes near me I will beat him up”. In a fit of u

Weeks after he won the primary election of the All Progressives Congress to contest in Ekiti state's upcoming gubernatorial election, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has resigned as the Minister of Mines and Steel Development.    Kayode Fayemi   Nigeria's Minister Of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has resigned his appointment to concentrate on defeating Kolapo Olusola, who is Governor Ayo Fayose’s deputy, at the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State.   According to a report by SaharaReporters, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development tendered his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari three weeks ago, but it officially takes effect from Wednesday, May 30th.   Fayemi, who will be the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in the Ekiti gubernatorial election having won a rescheduled primary of the party on May 12, will be in office today to address a press conference where he will give account of his stewardship in the ministry and finall

Controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has succumb to Hushpuppi’s demand of her apologizing to Linda Ikeji for all her derogatory words before he can donate to her medical bills. In reaction to this, the investigative journalist did not continue with her claims on Linda’s pregnancy, but she did what needed to be done by humbly apologizing. In a video she posted on her Youtube Channel, she first started up with the Incident that happened in Paris Recently where a Malian Migrant Rescued a Boy dangling from a 4 storey building, she went on to how bloggers really needs to do their job, before she proceeded in tears saying: “I never got married before having my kids, and it hurts me so bad, but i told my kids that’s the way it is, i want the best for Linda, I don’t want what happened to me to happen to Linda, So Am Sorry about what i said to Linda Ikeji, But she hurt me too.’ To prove that her words are genuine, Kemi says having made peace with Linda she has decided to end her Jo

As Nigerians celebrate the 19th anniversary of the country’s return to democracy, on Tuesday, a front- line politician and governorship aspirant in Imo State, Hon. Nick Opara-Ndudu, has assured citizens of a better future and urged them to be ready for real democracy dividend next year, when a better government committed to the people would be installed in the state. Opara-Ndudu, who is seeking the ticket of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the 2019 gubernatorial election, in the state, felicitated with Imo citizens on the anniversary and enjoined them to be confident in their determinations to consolidate democracy in the country, while  assuring them of the light in the tunnel for them in 2019. He spoke when he received members of the Centre for Democracy Initiative of Nigeria (CDIN) led by  Kelechi  Ariwado, who came to pay him a courtesy visit in his country home in Emekuku in Owerri North Local Government Area of the state. The former commissioner told his g

Three persons were killed on Monday and Tuesday, by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Gashish and Ropp villages, Kakuruk Ward in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State. Two of the victims identified as Suga Geoffrey Jangwok and Sylvester Ishaya were shot dead in Gashish, on Monday night, and four persons injured while one person was killed on Tuesday morning, in Ropp and three others inflicted gunshots injuries. It was learnt that those killed in Gashish were those returning from their farm at about 6:30p.m. when the Fulani herdsmen laid them ambush and shot two persons death, while among four persons who were injured. They are reportedly receiving treatment at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos. Spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, ASP Matthias Terna Tyopev, who confirmed the incident, but said those who were injured were taken to Barkin-Ladi General Hospitals while some were transferred Monday night to Plateau Specialists Hospital, Jos, for adeq

A Nigerian governor has spoken out about how debts and some uncompleted projects nearly drove him out of office.  Abubakar Badaru   The Governor of Jigawa State, Abubakar Badaru, on Monday recalled that when he was inaugurated in 2015, he received a voluminous document detailing huge debts and uncompleted capital projects worth N31.3 billion in the state.   “The first day I went through the handover note submitted to me by the then PDP administration, I felt like running away because of the gravity of problems contained in the document,” he said.   Mr. Badaru stated this in an interview with journalists at the government house, Dutse, marking the activities of his third year in office. He outlined his achievements as well as the challenges he encountered since he came on board.   “Since 2015, we have spent N51billion on road projects comprising N31.3 billion on inherited projects and N19.3 billion on new project as well as N841 million in road rehabilitation,” he sa