The federal government of Nigeria says it is reviewing resumption date of schools across the country slated for Monday, January 18th. On Monday, January 12th, the federal government explained that this new development is as a result of the deadly second-wave of Covid-19 virus which is spreading like wildfire in the country. This information was…
The government of Katsina state in the late hours of Thursday, December 17, announced the release of the hundreds of secondary school boys who were kidnapped on Friday, December 11, in Kankara local government of Katsina state. The news was announced in a statement made by the special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on social…
The three tiers of government In Nigeria namely: The federal government, state government and local government have the responsibility of carrying out their specific duties for the good of the public. These tiers have managed to survive financially from the revenue that comes from the sales of crude oil in the country. Although the federal…
Armed men have kidnapped dozens of students from a Government science secondary school in Kankara local government of Katsina state on December 11th, 2020. This attack is happening barely 24 hours after President Buhari arrived in Katsina state. An online medium, HumAngle, reports that gunmen invaded the school at about 11pm and carried out an…
The Academic Staff Union Of Universities(ASUU) has given new updates concerning the body’s negotiations with the Federal Government over its ongoing strike. The president of the ASUU, Professor Ogunyemi said during an interview with The Nation that lectures will only resume when the federal government fulfills all promises made to the body. READ ALSO: ASUU…
Some states in Nigeria are currently facing power outage as the country’s National Grid collapsed on Sunday afternoon, November 29th. The states affected include Zamfara, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Lagos. This was announced by Kaduna Electric via their official Twitter handle. In the statement, Head of corporate communication of the power unit, Abdulazeez Abdullahi pleads…
There is a big chance that the Academic Staff Union for Universities will call off it’s near-a-year strike as the Federal Government of Nigeria finally exempts the body from IPPIS after a 7-hour meeting held on November 20 . The federal government also offered additional 15 billion naira to ASUU, to settle the payment of…
The federal government of Nigeria has rejected the Academic Staff Union of the Universities condition for ending it’s strike. The federal government described the condition set by ASUU as ‘unreasonable’. 2709updates reported earlier that ASUU announced that it will end its strike when it’s newly setup method of payment, UTAS passed the federal government integrity…
Lagos state governor, Sanwo-Olu has set up a judicial panel to investigate cases of brutality and harassment by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS) officers. According to the governor, the panel is head by Justice Doris Okuwobi. Justice Doris Okuwobi has been put in charge of all investigations concerning issues that happened at Lekki toll gate….
Editor’s memo: Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina writes on the nationwide protests against the activities of the disbanded Special Anti-robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police(SARS). READ ALSO: Just In: Buhari Speaks on #EndSARS Protests. “What a week it has been for our own dear native land! Just as…
APC leader, Bola Tinubu has finally reacted to allegations over him being the perpetrator of the shootings at lekki toll gate last night. During a phone Interview with Channels TV on Wednesday, October 21st, Tinubu said that he can never be part of any carnage, and he also debunked claims that he had an investment…
The federal government of Nigeria has said that the ongoing #EndSARS protest in the country is no longer peaceful and has issued a strong warning to the protesters that it will not allow anarchy in the country. 2709updates gathered that the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed said this on October 17th, 2020, when…
Nigerian female social and political activist, Aisha Yesufu is the Co-Convener of #BBOG movement that fought for the rescue of the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Chibok, Borno State. Aisha Yesufu is also one of women who was at the fore front of the #EndSARS protest held in Abuja on October 11, 2020….
After several days into the ongoing #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, October 9th, 2020, finally addressed the nation on the issue concerning police brutality in the country. President Buhari said that Nigerians should not doubt the efforts of his administration to reform the police. click here to see buhari’s tweet The…
The endless tales of brutality and harassment at the hand of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of police force set up to deal with violent crimes has made Nigerians including many celebrities call out for the dissolution of the unit. Afrobeats Star, Ayedeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has voiced out his support…
Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari has called on Nigerians to continue with their prayers concerning the end of Covid-19 pandemic as the country prepares to celebrate her 60th Independence Anniversary on October 1st. The First Lady, gave her speech during a public lecture at the National Mosque, Abuja. In her speech, she urged Nigerians…
