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UN suspends humanitarian operations in Niger Republic

UN humanitarian operations have been suspended in the Republic of Niger due to a coup in the troubled Sahel country, a spokesman said Thursday. The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in Niger has risen precipitously from 1.9 million in 2017

Breaking: Senate suspends Ningi for three months

The Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over the allegation he brought that the National Assembly passed two versions of the 2024 budget. He was suspended on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate. The Senate was turbo-charged on Tuesday

BREAKING: Resident Doctors suspend Nationwide Strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike, which began on July 26, 2023. The strike was called to press for the federal government to meet the association's demands, which include the immediate 200 per cent increment

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

North Korea Leader Suspends Guam Missile Plan

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said Tuesday he would hold off on a planned missile strike near Guam, but warned the highly provocative move would go ahead in the event of further "reckless actions" by Washington. Some analysts suggested Kim's comments opened

Two OSBC Workers Suspended For Supporting Adeleke

Two workers of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation have been suspended indefinitely by the management of the corporation for allegedly calling Governor Rauf Aregbesola an unprintable name on a WhatsApp group, You and I. The duo were alleged to have taken

Nigerian university expels 63 students, suspends 13

The Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has expelled 63 students and rusticated 13 others for one year for their involvement in various forms of examination misconduct. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Examination, Admissions and Records

AFCON Top Goalscorer Suspended By Equatorial Guinea

The top goalscorer in the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Emilio Nsue has been suspended indefinitely from his national team. The 34-year-old Intercity striker had claimed the golden boot in the 2023 AFCON tournament after netting five goals

ECOWAS formally suspends Niger from regional bodies

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has formally suspended the Republic of Niger from all sub-regional bodies until constitutional order is restored in the country. This is contained in a statement by the regional organization, following

EFCC goes after suspended minister, Betta Edu

The EFCC has sent out an invitation to suspended minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly invited the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation

FG begs PENGASSAN to suspend strike

The Federal Government has called on oil workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria to call off its industrial action in the interest of the nation, saying it would compound the vandalisation of petroleum products

Nigeria Actors Guild suspends actress over fraud allegation

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN has suspended its Imo state AGN Chairman, actress Nneoma Ukpabi. This is coming after a young upcoming actress called Nneoma out for collecting the sum of N400,000 from her to get registered as an actor. She further alleged

FIFA suspends Kenya and Zimbabwe over government interference

The Fédération of International Football Association (Fifa) has suspended Kenyan and Zimbabwean football federations due to government interference. This was contained in a statement by FIFA on Thursday February 24. "Without prejudice to investigations by

Internet fraud: AAUA suspends student arrested by EFCC

The management of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has suspended a student of the institution, who was among the students arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for fraud. The student, Tajudeen Kolawole, a 400-level

Ekiti House Suspends Another Member for 101 Days

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has suspended the legislator representing Ekiti-East Constituency 1, Fajana Ojo-Ade, for 101 legislative days without pay in the first instance, except he shows signs of genuine remorse. Ojo-Ade, a member of the Peoples Democratic

Orban suspended for two games, fined €1,500

KAA Gent forward Gift Orban has been suspended for two games after he received a red card in the club's 2-1 victory over KAS Eupen on Sunday. Orban was also fined €1,500 as part of the sanction. It's the first time the 21-year-old will be sent off in 57 professional

BREAKING: ASUP Suspends Nationwide Strike After 2 Months

After two months of industrial action, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has called off the nationwide strike. Mr. Usman Dutse, ASUP, National President said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, "we have decided to suspend

Ariana Grande suspends European Tour after Manchester bombing

Ariana Grande has suspended her European tour, following the terror attack during her show at the Manchester Arena on Monday. The American pop singer was scheduled to perform two concerts at the O2 Arena in London on Thursday and Friday. "Due to the tragic