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Students loan ploy to enslave Nigerian students with lifelong debt – ASUU
In a press conference held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar Zone, voiced strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed Student Education Loan. Dr. Happiness Uduk, the Zonal Chairperson of ASUU, … Continue Reading
Akwa ibom Monarch Released After N50 million Ransom Payment
HRM Ogwong Okon A. Abang, the Paramount Ruler of Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, who was kidnapped on May 18 from his Ebughu palace, has been released following an alleged ransom payment of N50 million.
ASP … Continue Reading
Bandits Kill Pastor in Niger State After Collecting Ransom
Bandits operating in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have killed Pastor Joshua Musa despite receiving ransom for his release. Musa, originally from Nasarawa State, served as a pastor at the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in … Continue Reading
Anambra First Lady Advocates for Children in Orphanage Homes
Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra State Governor, has urged for enhanced welfare, love, and kindness towards children across Nigeria to instill a sense of belonging and assure them of a promising future. Soludo made this appeal during … Continue Reading
if you had a bad experience at our hospital, send us a message – commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced ongoing efforts to enhance the professionalism, empathy, and etiquette of healthcare workers within the state’s medical facilities. This initiative comes in response to numerous complaints about the attitude of … Continue Reading
Police nab 3 smuggling drugs in bread to detained suspect
The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended three individuals for allegedly attempting to smuggle hard drugs concealed within a loaf of bread to another suspect in police custody. According to the State Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, the … Continue Reading
Abuja-bound Train Derails off track In Kaduna (Photos)
A train traveling from Kaduna State to Abuja derailed in Jere, Kaduna, on Sunday, May 26th, leading to significant disruptions and concerns among passengers. The train, which was carrying dozens of passengers, departed from Kaduna at around 8:05 a.m. and … Continue Reading
“I Don’t Want To Die Young” – Singer portable cries for help
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has reached out to his fans and followers on social media, asking for their prayers.
Report Afrique earlier reported about his recent arrest by the Nigerian Police for failing to … Continue Reading
Former EFCC Chairman passes away In Egypt at 61
Ibrahim Lamorde, the former head of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has passed away at the age of 61. Lamorde died in Egypt, where he had gone for medical treatment, a close associate informed PREMIUM … Continue Reading
Oyo private university student beaten to death
An unidentified male student at Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State has reportedly been beaten to death by fellow students inside the Shepherd Inn hostel on campus, allegedly for stealing a mobile phone.
According to reports, the victim’s assailants also … Continue Reading