The sacked 7th Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), Professor Benard Odoh, has dragged the management of the Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State, to the National Industrial Court for allegedly denying him professorial rank and employment. Shortly after Odoh’s sack by a presidential directive following the crisis surrounding his appointment as UNIZIK VC occasioned by allegations that he was not a Professor and that the processes that led to his appointment as the 7th substantive VC of UNIZIK was manipulated by the then Governing Council of the University led by Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, both the VC of…
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The University of Calgary (UofC) in Canada has experienced a financial challenge due to a notable decrease in international student enrollment. This reduction is projected to result in an approximate loss of $11 million in tuition revenue for the university this year. According to CBC News, the institution revealed that international student enrolment fell by nearly 9% from 6,998 students last fall to 6,394 this year. LEADERSHIP understands that international students generally pay higher tuition fees, often two to three times more than domestic students, and the reduction in numbers is expected to lead to a significant loss in revenue.…
Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno. In a statement on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, the decision was to allow residents and well-wishers to pay their final respects to the late First Lady. “Further to the final home-going programme of our departed First Lady, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, the Akwa Ibom State Government, in consultation with the bereaved family, has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of our dear…
Ezinne Alfa, the founder of beauty in Lagos and a beauty consultant, has called for the introduction of standards in the beauty industry, saying that doing such would encourage more investors to invest in the industry. He made the call at a conference organised at the Beauty West Africa Show, held at Lagos Island, Lagos.The exhibition was for those in the beautification industry. Alfa noted that lack of standard in the industry discourages some investors from investing in the beauty industry, adding that there are some opportunities in the industry that have not been tapped. “Topics discussed are lack of…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off churches, hotels and bars as well as other establishments for offenses bordering on environmental infractions. The operation followed moves to combat noise pollution and other environmental violations over the failure of the sealed establishments to comply with the state’s environmental laws. According to a post shared on LASEPA’s verified X handle, “The enforcement operation, which covered areas such as Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo, underscores LASEPA’s commitment to fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment for all Lagosians.” The agency listed the sealed establishments to include Daily Bakery, Redeemed…
Former American rap mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the third time in his ongoing sex-trafficking and racketeering case. A New York City judge ruled on Wednesday that Combs posed a significant risk of witness tampering if released before his trial, which is scheduled for May 2025. The 54-year-old was held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, facing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and more than two dozen accusations of sexual assault filed in civil lawsuits. Combs has pleaded not guilty and denies all allegations. In the latest ruling, US…
Abia State governor, Alex Otti has said the government saved N1.45billion by rehabilitating Dozie Way, Umuahia, the state capital at a cost of N750million through direct labour by the Ministry of Works. Otti announced this in Umuahia, yesterday, at the commissioning ceremony of the 1.3 kilometers road, saying external contracting firms had quoted N2.2billion for the project. He described the road as a key infrastructure project designed to enhance the economic development of the capital and its environs. Otti said the government plans to embark on expansive road development projects over the next 12 months, including ongoing works along IBB…
A fire outbreak has burnt offices, studios and sections of the building of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) situated in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The incident was believed to have emanated from an air conditioning unit late on Wednesday night. Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed, that the fire affected two buildings razed the control rooms, music and radio studio. Oke-Osanyintolu noted that the fire from the air conditioning unit escalated to adjoining buildings in the FRCN, Ikoyi office. According to him, “The fire affected three studios and roofs…
The theatre commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Olalekan Soyele, has called for increased local support in the joint effort to combat terrorism and banditry in Nigeria’s North West region. He made the appeal when he received members of the Nigerian Legion, Zamfara State chapter, led by Aminu Ladan Madan on 27 November 2024 in Gusau, Zamfara State. In a statement by the coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt-Col Abdullahi Abubakar, General Soyele explained that the reorganisation of former operations, namely Operation Hadarin Daji and Whirl Punch, into Operation Fansan Yamma, was a move aimed at improving coordination…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has joined the league of football club owners in Nigeria following the formal unveiling of Godswill Akpabio United Football Club (GAUFC). unveiling the club on behalf of her husband in Uyo on Tuesday, Mrs Unoma Akpabio, said their vision and mission investing into Nigeria’s football scene is to create a world class club that will compete at the highest level. “It is my honour and privilege to stand before you today to officially launch the Godswill Akpabio United Football Club (GAUFC). This momentous occasion marks the beginning of a new era in Nigerian…