from OKORO CHINEDU in Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau LAGOS, (CAJ News) THE world’s largest Black nation is marking 63 years of independence amid contrasting sentiments as to whether it has degenerated into a failed state.Nigeria, the iconic country in …
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SSANU calls for immediate implementation of over 25% salary increment
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has called for the immediate implementation of 25 and 35 per cent salary increments for workers in tertiary institutions.Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, National President, SSANU, said this in a commu…
We can defy the odds and get Nigeria working – Muftwang
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has said that Nigeria can defy its current difficulties and strive to become a great nation.Mutfwang said this at the Independence Day parade, organised by the State Government to mark Nigeria’s 63rd anniversary on Monday…
Gov. Oyebanji counts blessings of Ekiti creation 27 years after
Ekiti Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday counted many blessings from the creation of the state 27 years.The governor, in a broadcast to the people of the state marking the creation on Oct. 1, 1996 and the 63rd Independence Anniversary of Nigeria…
Postpartum hemorrhage: On a quest to save mothers, babies
Mrs Aisha Al-Hassan is a 33-year-old trader and mother of three children. Her life revolves around her family and business.Unfortunately, she died from postpartum hemorrhage complications that arose after delivery of her fourth baby.Sadly, Al-Hassan is…
Family of 4 electrocuted in Taraba
The Police Command in Taraba on Monday confirmed the electrocution of a family of four around Dinyavo area of Jalingo, the state capital.Mr Abdullahi Usman, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident in a statement in Jalingo.Accord…
Pinnick says secondary school football crucial to discovering budding talents
Mr Amaju Pinnick, FIFA Executive Council Member and former Chairman, Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has emphasised the need to strengthen football in secondary schools to give more opportunities to budding talents.According to him, more attention …