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A devastating fire swept through a section of the Katsina State Government House on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The inferno, whose cause remains unknown, has sparked concerns about the safety and security of the state’s seat of power. Emergency services are currently battling to bring the blaze under control, as firefighters work tirelessly to extinguish the flames and prevent further damage to the government house. Although the root cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained, an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the source of the inferno and prevent future…

In a shocking transfer twist, Jadon Sancho has bid farewell to Manchester United and joined Chelsea on a season-long loan deal. The 24-year-old winger was unveiled by the Blues on Saturday evening, marking a new chapter in his career. Sancho expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea, citing his childhood idols, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard, as inspirations. “My idols growing up were Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard, and now I have the opportunity to play for this club like them,” Sancho told Chelsea’s official website. “It’s a great feeling.” Sancho promised to bring excitement to Stamford Bridge, hinting at his…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is leaving no stone unturned in its preparation for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. The commission has announced plans to deploy over 5,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines across the state’s 4,519 polling units and 211 collation centres. A senior INEC official revealed that the commission is working tirelessly to ensure a seamless electoral process. “More than 5,000 BVAS devices will be deployed for the Edo State governorship election,” the official said. The BVAS machines will be used to accredit voters and upload election results electronically to the…

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, to suspend its planned strike action. The governor made this plea on Thursday when he received a delegation from the ASUU National Executive Council visitation panel to Gombe State University at the Government House. The government has promised to meet the demands of the union, including the payment of Earned Academic Allowance, with a sum of N947,669,909.13 million by Monday. According to the governor, the State Executive Council will meet on Monday to approve the payment, and the union’s demands will…

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…