In a solemn atmosphere, Veritas University, Abuja, mourns the loss of one of its students, Mr. Joshua Daniel, who tragically passed away during a routine workout session at the university’s gymnasium. According to Ben Agande, the Head of Corporate Affairs, despite efforts by the medical team, led by the Chief Medical Director, Mr. Daniel could…
Director General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Major General Aniedi Edet, has issued a stern warning to workers protesting non-enrolment into the Federal Government’s Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and non-payment of their allowances and salary arrears in recent years, stating that they risk being jailed. Amidst a protest at…
AstraZeneca admits its Covid vaccine can cause rare side effect, paving the way for potential legal payouts. AstraZeneca, in court documents, acknowledges its Covid vaccine can lead to Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), a rare but serious side effect, amidst ongoing legal battles. Families of victims seek justice as AstraZeneca faces lawsuits over vaccine-related deaths…
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters witnessed a rally staged by the Kogi Conscience Liberation Movement (KCLM), calling for the recovery of looted funds and the prosecution of corrupt officials. Led by Comrade Jacob Okpanachi, Secretary of KCLM, and Desmond Obaro, the group brandished placards bearing slogans such as ‘Kill Corruption…
In a distressing incident, Jethro Onose, a student of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Imeri in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, was abducted alongside his father, Mr. Onose, early Monday morning. Onose, a Senior Secondary School (SSS) I student, was returning to school after a three-week holiday when the abduction occurred. According to…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), marking it as the best thus far, according to Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Public Communication Advisor of the board. In an interview, Dr. Benjamin expressed gratitude to their partners, including the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and security agencies,…
In Lagos yesterday, Mrs. Victoria Adegbe, the Secretary-General of FLIDAN (Flight Dispatchers Association of Nigeria), expressed the association’s belief that Dana Air deserves recognition for the bravery displayed by its crew, advocating for the lifting of their suspension with immediate effect. Previously, on April 24, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed a daring escape from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state. The incident unfolded during a torrential downpour on Wednesday night, which ravaged the prison’s perimeter fence, allowing 118 inmates to break free. The heavy rainfall, which lasted for several…
