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ASUU suspends eight-month-old strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has suspended its eight-month-old industrial action. A member of the union's National Executive Committee, NEC, confirmed this early Friday. ASUU decided to suspend the strike during a meeting of its leadership

DSS Invites Suspended EFCC Chairman Bawa

The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. "Bawa arrived a few hours ago. The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him, " said

CBN threatens to suspend accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday threatened to suspend the account of any person hiding under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme to sabotage the federal government's investment in reviving the palm oil sector. The Governor of the Bank, Mr Godwin

United States suspends Hushpuppi's trial till 2021

The trial of Instagram celebrity, Ramoni Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, has been moved to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is contained in the chambers orders of Judge Otis Wright. His trial will now resume by 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2021. Recall

FG suspends planned removal of fuel subsidy

The Federal Government has suspended plans to remove fuel subsidy by June this year. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Ahmed Zaniab gave the indication on Thursday, shortly after the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting, chaired by the

Emirates Airlines suspends flights to Nigeria indefinitely

Emirates Airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Nigeria blaming the decision on the inability to repatriate its revenue from the country as the cause. It said that the measure came into effect on October 29. In a statement by the airline on Thursday

FG suspends planned removal of petrol subsidy

The federal government has suspended its plan to remove petrol subsidy later this year. This was confirmed by Minister of Finance, Hajia Zainab Ahmed when she appeared before National Assembly members on Monday January 24. Ahmed who noted that the timing was

BREAKING: NLC Suspends Strike With Immediate Effect

NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, has announced the postponement of the strike action that commenced on Thursday 27th September after a breakdown in negotiations with the Federal Government on the implementation of the new minimum wage. He stated at a press conference

LASU suspends 25 students over exam malpractice

The authorities of the Lagos State University, Ojo, have suspended 25 students for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice. Nine of the students were from the Department of Business Administration while five were from the Department of Sociology

Photo: Suspended Murderer On The Run Nabbed

A 27-year-old suspected murderer, Amadi, said he was arrested recently by policemen in Port Harcourt because of his dressing. Amadi has been at large since December 19, 2016 when he allegedly stabbed somebody to death at Aker Base waterfront in Rumuolumeni

BREAKING: Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare suspended

Nigerian sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare Ighoteguonor has been "provisionally" suspended for doping at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in Japan. The Athletics Integrity Unit, AIU, made this known in a press statement on Saturday. AIU said that Okagbare tested positive

NPFL suspends Plateau United duo, team manager

The Nigeria Premier Football League has suspended Plateau United duo, Jimmy Ambrose and Charles Henlong for three weeks. The club's team manager, Iliya Abel has also been suspended for three weeks. The trio were sanctioned by the NPFL for unsporting conduct

Ondo Workers Suspend One Month Strike

Labour unions in Ondo State on Thursday agreed to suspend their one month strike after reaching an agreement with the state government. The decision to put the strike on hold was taking on the fourth-day of the extensive deliberations between the unions and

Twitter suspends Niger Delta Avengers' account

The Twitter handle, @NDAvengers, used by rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, to announce its activities has been suspended by the social media platform. A check on Monday morning revealed the development. The militant group has announced its attacks

Thierry Henry suspended as Monaco manager

Monaco have suspended Thierry Henry of his duties as manager, while the club make a decision on his future. In a statement on the club's website, the club wrote: "AS Monaco announces that it has decided to suspend Thierry Henry from his duties as coach of

BREAKING: Buhari reportedly suspends RUGA settlement scheme

Barely 48 hours to the planned mass action and following public outcry against the RUGA Settlement Projects, President Muhammadu Buhari is said to have suspended the idea pending further notice. RUGA settlement scheme, according to presidency, was an idea

EFCC Goes After Suspended SEC DG, Gwarzo

Mounir Gwarzo, suspended director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission is facing at least two enquiries over his role as helmsman of the commission since 2015. Apart from the administrative enquiry ordered by the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi

BREAKING News: PDP Suspends Senator Buruji Kashamu

It has been revealed that Senator Buruji Kashamu has been suspended by his party, the Peoples Democratic Party. According to Punch Metro, the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP suspended Kashamu for a period of one month. Details soon...