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A devastating auto crash occurred on the Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday, claiming the lives of six persons. The victims, comprising two males and four females, lost their lives in the early morning accident. According to Florence Okpe, Public Education Officer of the Ogun State Federal Road Safety Corps, the crash was caused by excessive speeding. The Toyota Sienna bus conveying the victims rammed into a truck from the rear, resulting in the loss of lives. A total of nine persons were involved in the crash, with two males and four females killed. Three female adults sustained…

In a significant move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the discontinuation of a policy allowing holders of Canadian visitor visas to apply for work permits within the country. This decision comes amidst ongoing immigration reforms, which have sparked widespread protests among international students. The policy, introduced in August 2020, was intended to assist visitors stranded in Canada due to COVID-19 border closures. However, IRCC cited the need to “recalibrate the number of temporary residents in Canada and preserve the integrity of the immigration system” as the reason for ending the policy. The move has raised concerns among…

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, is set to appear at the police headquarters today, amidst a solidarity march by union members and affiliate associations across the country. Ajaero was invited by the police to answer questions on alleged involvement in terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony. The police had earlier raided the NLC national secretariat in Abuja, sparking widespread condemnation. The NLC Central Working Committee has mobilized members for a peaceful procession and prayer session in solidarity with Ajaero. The march will take place in Abuja and across the 36 states, with members gathering at…

In a significant political shift ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, a group of All Progressives Congress (APC) members has defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The defectors, led by Femi Ikoyi, cited unfair treatment in the APC as the reason for their exit. They surrendered their APC membership cards and received SDP cards at a rally held at the party’s secretariat in Akure. Ikoyi, leader of the defectors, revealed that they were a strong force in Ondo APC known as the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM). He expressed confidence that more APC and PDP members…

The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital branch of the Association of Resident Doctors has joined the nationwide strike declared by the national body of the union. The strike, which commenced on Monday, is aimed at pressuring the federal authorities to secure the release of two doctors who have been in captivity for eight months. Three doctors were initially abducted, but one was later released. Dr. M.J. Yusuf, Kwara State Chairman of the association, confirmed the incident, stating that the remaining two doctors are still being held captive. On Monday, the resident doctors reported to the hospital to hand over their…

The Federal Government’s decision to ban under-18 candidates from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council has generated mixed reactions from stakeholders in the education sector. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has condemned the policy, describing it as unrealistic and poorly conceived. However, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has backed the government, stating that children should follow the standard academic progression. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has reiterated that the age limit for sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council is…

The Federal Government has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) lacks the funds to repair and replace the country’s aging pipelines. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, made this revelation at the Energy and Labour Summit 2024 in Abuja. Lokpobiri emphasized the need to address pipeline vandalism and evacuation issues, stating that the pipelines, built in the 1960s and 1970s, have expired and are easily susceptible to damage. He noted that even if production increases, evacuation remains a significant problem. The minister advocated for public-private partnerships to fix the pipelines, citing the need for private…

Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of Telegram, was taken into custody at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening, French news outlets TF1 and BFM TV reported. Durov, who was traveling on his private jet from Azerbaijan, was arrested under a French warrant related to a preliminary investigation into Telegram’s alleged role in facilitating criminal activities. The French authorities are investigating Telegram’s potential involvement in criminal activities, but details of the case remain scarce. The French Interior Ministry and police declined to comment on the matter. Telegram has not responded to requests for comment on Durov’s detention. The company’s silence…

The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) have dismissed the recent Africa Polling Institute poll results, which projected the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the leading party in the upcoming September 21 governorship election. According to Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, APC Publicity Secretary, the poll’s accuracy is questionable due to the lack of transparency in the indices used to conduct the survey. “The report of the institute cannot pass the accuracy test… The campaign we have done in Edo and the number of persons we have spoken to in the 192 wards and 18 local…

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in an acting capacity, pending Senate confirmation. Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, taking over from retired Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who attained the mandatory retirement age of 70 on August 22. The swearing-in ceremony marks the beginning of a new era for the Nigerian judiciary, with Justice Kekere-Ekun expected to bring her wealth of experience and expertise to bear in leading the country’s judicial arm. Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment is in an acting capacity, pending confirmation by the Senate, as…