EDUCATION

AND THE WINNER IS, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE (FUTA)

In recognition of its outstanding performance and academic excellence, the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has been adjudged the best university in the South-West, while its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Fuwape, the best VC in the zone. They bagged the awards at the second edition of the South West Education Award held at the Redeemer’s… Continue reading AND THE WINNER IS, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE (FUTA)

POLITICS

TAMBUWAL HITS THE GROUND RUNNING WITH NEW CABINET

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has appointed a former Sultanate counsellor, Alhaji Isah Bajini Galadanci, as the state Commissioner for Information. Galadanci was among the 27 new Commissioners assigned portfolio, according to a statement issued by Abubakar Shekara, Director General, Media and Public Affairs to Governor Tambuwal yesterday. Until his new appointment, Galadanci was the immediate… Continue reading TAMBUWAL HITS THE GROUND RUNNING WITH NEW CABINET

Judiciary · POLITICS

NO NEED TO PRESENT NYSC DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE TO CONTEST AS GOVERNOR_Federal High Court

A Federal High Court in Abuja says a candidate cannot be disqualified from an election for failure to participate in the National Youth Service Corps scheme. The court made this pronouncement on Wednesday when it struck out a suit brought against the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, by a former senator, Iyabo Anisulowo. The judge… Continue reading NO NEED TO PRESENT NYSC DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE TO CONTEST AS GOVERNOR_Federal High Court

SPORTS · WORLD NEWS

VAN DEN BERG: LIVER POOLS NEW SIGNING

Liverpool have completed the signing of 17-year-old defender, Sepp van den Berg, from PEC Zwolle. The UEFA Champions League holders made the announcement in a statement posted on the club’s official website on Thursday. Van Den Berg joined the Anfield club for an initial fee of £1.3million. The statement read: “I’ve seen what kind of players from… Continue reading VAN DEN BERG: LIVER POOLS NEW SIGNING

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

N30m CASH PRICE FOR WINNER OF BBNAIJA_ORGANISERS

The winner of the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija season 4, which premieres on Sunday, will walk away with N30 million cash prize. The Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, disclosed this in Lagos on Monday. Mr Ugbe said each edition of Big Brother Naija significantly improves on all aspects of the previous season ”and… Continue reading N30m CASH PRICE FOR WINNER OF BBNAIJA_ORGANISERS

ECONOMY

GRIDLOCKS IN AND OUT OF APAPA: MORE PORTS TO THE RESCUE_OSINBAJO

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday said the Federal Government was committed to building more ports across the country to decongest the gridlock in and out of the Apapa ports. Osinbajo made this known in a recent interview after inspecting the Lilipond transit truck park, Creek Road and other networks of roads leading to the… Continue reading GRIDLOCKS IN AND OUT OF APAPA: MORE PORTS TO THE RESCUE_OSINBAJO

TRAVELS

GOOD NEWS FOR LOWER BUDGET FLIERS: AIRLINES TO INTRODUCE “STANDING” SEATS

An Italian aviation interior company, Aviointeriors, have designed SkyRider seats or standing seats for a new 'Ultra-Basic Economy' class on planes. Also known as saddle seats, Aviointeriors first debuted them back in 2010 to allow airlines to squeeze in more passengers for cheaper airfare.  According to reports no airlines bought the seats back then but… Continue reading GOOD NEWS FOR LOWER BUDGET FLIERS: AIRLINES TO INTRODUCE “STANDING” SEATS

ECONOMY · WORLD NEWS

JOB CUTS: MULTI CHOICE PLANS RESTRUCTURING

MultiChoice Africa, a multinational video entertainment company, has announced plans to restructure its customer service model, leading to the possible loss of over 2,000 jobs. The restructuring would create new opportunities for “multi-skilled employees with the expertise, skills and technological prowess to enhance the customer experience,” Calvo Mawela, MultiChoice group chief executive, said in a… Continue reading JOB CUTS: MULTI CHOICE PLANS RESTRUCTURING

SPORTS

AFCON 2019: HOST COUNTRY, EGYPT, IN WINNING START

Hosts Egypt got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign off to a winning start as Trezeguet’s excellent strike saw the Pharaohs secure a slim 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. While Mohamed Salah was in sparkling form in Cairo on Friday it was another winger who broke the deadlock for Egypt shortly before half-time in the Group A… Continue reading AFCON 2019: HOST COUNTRY, EGYPT, IN WINNING START