The Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, David Oyedepo, has advised the Federal Government to make concerted efforts to develop education modules to address current challenges in the country. Oyedepo gave the advice in an interview with NAN on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun. The Chancellor said it was time to reconstruct the intellectual armoury and take up intellectual arms that would turn educational institutions in Nigeria into solutions centres. “What is the value of formal education and chains of degrees that proffer no solutions to numerous challenges confronting the country? “Our universities should become like engineering workshops where we programme and…
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The Lagos State government has sealed the Celestial Church of God, the Redeemed Christian Church of God and seven companies and hotels in Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland areas of the state. The Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in a statement through his X account on Wednesday. Quoting Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, the crackdown is aimed at tackling noise and other environmental violations in the state. Among the sealed companies include, Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorage and Suites, Terrag Inn Apartment, Evening Class Guest House, a printing press,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has handed the Federal Government a fresh 14-day ultimatum, to resolve pending issues. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, made this clear in a statement on Wednesday. Osodeke said they were frustrated with the government’s lack of commitment and delay tactics. Hence, it has given the President Bola Tinubu government a 14-day ultimatum which starts on Monday, September 23. The statement read: “In view of the foregoing, ASUU resolves to give the Nigerian Government another 14 days, in addition to the earlier 21 days, beginning from Monday, September 23, 2024, during which all the lingering…
Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, DAILY POST reports. The Blues seems to have shifted attention to the powerful forward after failing to sign his compatriot Victor Osimhen this summer. According to TBR Football, the West London club has scouted the 23-year-old in recent weeks. Enzo Maresca’s side still plans to strengthen their strike force in the January transfer window. Boniface has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2028. The former Bodo & Glint player’s current Transfermarkt valuation is €40m. He has registered four goals and one assist in six appearances across all competitions for…
Former England midfielder, Paul Scholes has said that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag ‘couldn’t wait’ to drop defender Harry Maguire from his starting XI and bring in Matthijs de Ligt. Maguire started the season as a first-choice centre-half alongside Lisandro Martinez. Recall that Man United strengthened their back line by bringing in two new centre-halves during the summer with Leny Yoro arriving from Lille and De Ligt from Bayern Munich. “He couldn’t wait to get de Ligt straight in ahead of Maguire, he was just waiting for the opportunity,” Scholes told The Overlap Fan Debate. “And look, in all…
Muslims, Christians and traditionalists across Oyo State have united to offer special prayers for the former governor of the state, Oba (Senator) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. DAILY POST reports that Ladoja who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland clocked 80 years today. Our correspondent reports that clerics from the three major religions were at the Bodija Ibadan residence of the former governor and were joined by members of their religions to pray for the former governor. The Christians were led by Reverend Dr. Olatinwo Fatoki and pastor Olusoji Adediji to pray for the former governor. The Chief of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abubakar…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, until October. 30, 2024. The adjournment by Justice Emeka Nwite came as ex-Gov. Bello moved to the Supreme Court to file an appeal seeking to set aside the arrest warrant issued by the trial court on April 17. When the matter came up for hearing, the Defence Counsel, A.M. Adoyi, drew the court’s attention to the fact that the issue of the arraignment of the defendant was…
Key players in the Nigerian business and economic sector have kicked against the recent interest rate hike by the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee. President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Dele Oye and the President of the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria, Femi Egbesola in separate statements on Tuesday said the CBN interest rate to 27.25 percent would impact heavily on the growth of businesses and investments in Nigeria. Their concerns come as the CBN MPC in a unanimous decision by members announced a 50 basis points interest rate…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has submitted a request to the State House of Assembly seeking approval for a N94.676 billion supplementary budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The Governor’s request was presented by the Majority Leader, Babayo Mohammed Akuyam, during a plenary session chaired by the Speaker, Abubakar Y. Sulaiman. The Governor’s letter cited Section 122 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, emphasizing that the additional budget is needed to fast-track the execution of priority projects aimed at enhancing the welfare of Bauchi State’s citizens. According to Akuyam, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructural…
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, on Wednesday, described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the real problem with elections in Nigeria. Amadi said the opposition political parties always believe that INEC would help them rig the next elections. Posting on X, Amadi wrote: “The real problem with elections in Nigeria is @inecnigeria. “Why can’t opposition politicians come together and demand quick constitutional amendment to end INEC and create a new body appointed as Uwais recommended? Why? “They believe INEC will rig for them next time? Foolishness.” This is coming when INEC…