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Management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has sacked a lecturer, Kelani Ajadi Omotoso, for alleged sexual misconduct. In a statement by the institution’s Registrar/Secretary to the Council, M. T. Fawale, the lecturer was sacked for his involvement in act of misconduct which resulted in “embarrassing and tarnishing the image” of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, his employer. The sacked lecturer is of the ... Read More »

The UNILAG Chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has advised the Federal Government that only persons with interest in public education should be appointed Pro Chancellors. Dr Dele Ashiru, the Chairman of the chapter, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos against the backdrop of resignation of Dr ... Read More »

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has recorded an increased trading surplus of ¦ 20.36billion in July 2020 compared to the ¦ 2.12billion surplus in June 2020 in its operations. Its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru,, in a statement explained that details of the figures captured in the July 2020 NNPC Monthly Financial and Operations ... Read More »

The story in town is that the rumor about NASU is a configuration of factions, but there is no element of truth in it, because, the real body has come out to debunk the false and unconfirmed rumors. This stable, Newsthumb, gathered from authoritative sources that there is no crisis whatsoever in the union. We can confirm to you authoritatively ... Read More »

By Wale Olaleye Some folks had challenged me earlier today to put out my facts as far as the emergence of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II is concerned and I’m doing just that now. From a few of the responses on the thread of my previous posts, it’s evident that the truth had been lost ... Read More »

…Pre-primary remain closed Public and private schools in Lagos are to resume for the new 2020/2021 academic session on Monday, September 21, 2020. However while all classes in private primary and secondary schools are permitted to resume, only JSS 3 and SS2 students in public schools will return to classes. These were contained in a statement dated 13th September 2020 ... Read More »

A Federal High Court in Lagos Monday declined to hear an application seeking to revoke a Mareva Injunction barring Shoprite Checkers (PTY) Ltd from transferring its assets. Vacation judge Justice Nicholas Oweibo ruled that the matter was not urgent enough to be heard during the court’s ongoing vacation. The South African retail company is seeking to overturn the July 14, ... Read More »

University students across the country appear not ready for reopening yet despite Thursday’s advice by the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 that school administrators should set machinery in motion for resumption of academic work. The National Coordinator of PTF, Sani Aliyu, had directed school administrators to conduct risk assessment and ensure compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols preparatory to resumption ... Read More »

Following controversy over the fate of his client, counsel to the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, on Sunday said the Judicial Commission of Inquiry on its activities has not submitted any interim report. Mr. Wahab Shittu said the release of the purported interim report did not emanate from the panel. He said ... Read More »

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy for effective supervision and seamless management of the nation’s data and strategic information. It was learnt the development was as a result of the synergy created by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami amongst ... Read More »