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37 students have been expelled from the Nasarawa State University for one academic session, 2024/2025, over a planned protest. The students were accused of being involved in “criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbance, and cyber-stalking.” Their dismissal was conveyed in a letter, signed by the school Registrar, Dr. Bala Ahmed. The letter outlined sanctions, emphasizing that the Chief Security Officer and relevant university departments have been directed to enforce compliance. The document, titled “Rustication for One Academic Session,” cited the students’ alleged use of a WhatsApp group to mobilize protests as a breach of institutional peace. The disciplinary action stemmed from…
In a decisive step to strengthen local refining capacity and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, the Federal Government has prohibited the export of crude oil allocated for domestic refineries. According to reports, the move is also aimed at easing pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves. For years, an estimated 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil meant for local refining have been diverted to international markets as traders and producers sought to maximize foreign exchange gains. Now, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the government has declared that crude oil cargoes assigned for domestic refining will…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has put its planned nationwide protest on hold after the Federal Government agreed to review the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs. The decision to suspend the demonstration, initially scheduled for Tuesday, followed a meeting between labour leaders and government officials at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja on Monday. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) defended the tariff hike, citing rising operational costs due to inflation, foreign exchange fluctuations, and increased energy expenses. The regulator stated that the adjustment aligns with its mandate under the Nigerian Communications Act,…
Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has taken aim at some of his former managers, stating that not all had a clue about football. The Portuguese superstar, who has played under 19 different coaches, made the remarks in a recent interview with El Chiringuito TV, saying: “I had some really bad coaches. Some of them don’t have a f*cking clue about football at all…” While Ronaldo did not name specific managers, his words have sparked speculation among fans. Ronaldo claims some of his former managers don’t have a clue about football – Getty image Over the years, he has had public…
Axel Disasi has joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season, turning down an initial move to Tottenham. Spurs had been pushing for a temporary deal for the French defender, but he opted to join Unai Emery’s Champions League-chasing side instead. Villa secured the move after submitting a deal sheet before the transfer deadline, reportedly paying Chelsea a £5 million loan fee. Disasi becomes Villa’s fifth signing of the window, following Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio, Donyell Malen, and Andres Garcia. Axel Disasi joins Aston Villa on loan – Getty image His arrival comes as a…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, has approved funding for several key road projects across the country. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this while addressing journalists after the FEC meeting at the State House in Abuja. He highlighted that major upcoming infrastructure projects, including the Lokoja-Benin and Abuja-Kano highways, will be constructed using reinforced concrete pavement instead of traditional asphalt. Bola Tinubu According to Umahi, concrete roads offer greater durability and cost-effectiveness. He also warned contractors against delivering substandard work. “Concrete roads are not only more durable but also more cost-effective in the long run.…
A Nigerian lady, Muhammad Bharaqah Ize has dragged wives who fight their husbands’ side chick although their mothers are second wives. The lady took to her Facebook page to opine that any wife whose mother is a second wife to their fathers has no right to fight their husband’s side chics. Man cheating on his wife According to her, most women exist because their mothers got involved in a polygamous marriage hence they have no right to stop their husbands from marrying a second wife. Read her post below “If your mother is a second wife, she was once a…
A baby has reportedly lost his life after his intoxicated mother tried to warm him up with a hair dryer but later fell asleep. The 32-year-old mother, Morgan Alyson Creel, is currently facing charges of second-degree murder. Lady who got arrested after baby died through burns After Morgan Creel woke up the following morning, she realized her 6-week-old baby was unresponsive hence called the emergency services. After the emergency service arrived, the mother told them she tried to warm up her child with her hair dryer but slept off. The baby was pronounced dead by the police after several attempts…
Lady stirs reactions as she shares the scary thing she saw while on her way to mass at 6:30 in the morning. The lady identified on TikTok as @chris_tabella revealed that she was on her way to church when she saw a sight that puzzled her. Lady. At the window in a building ahead stood what looked like a Caucasian figure. The object, which she later identified as a mannequin, had scared her to bits. Sharing the video, she captioned … “You people should be keeping your mannequins inside abeg 😩” Check out reactions that followed … @_Neye’s Thread 🧵🪡…
Man cries out online as he calls out popular online store after reportedly ordering a MacBook Air, only to receive a portable mirror. The man identified as Goodlick Majebi took to the video-sharing platform, TikTok to express his frustrations. MacBook Air mirror. According to him, he had ordered a laptop, an Apple MacBook Air from an online store. However, what arrived wasn’t what he had ordered. In the video he shared, he could be seen showing of a portable mirror which was designed to look like a MacBook. He lamented over the package while calling for help from his compatriots.…