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Federal Varsity Gusau Appoints First Female Registrar

Federal Varsity Gusau Appoints First Female Registrar

The Governing Council of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State, has approved the appointment of Hajiya Nafisa Barau Suleiman, as the third substantive Registrar of the University. The appointment was approved at the 29th Meeting of the Council which held from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25, 2025, in Abuja. According to a press statement signed by Head of the university's Media and Communications Committee, Dr Linus Akor, a copy of which was made available to PeopleandPolitics.net today, Hajiya Suleiman who holds an M.A. English Language degree from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto, is the first female Registrar…
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Why Lagos Men Spend So Much On ‘Runs Girls’

Why Lagos Men Spend So Much On ‘Runs Girls’

By OREVA GODWIN Who are the 'runs girls'?They are self improved ashawo (prostitutes).They don't stand on the road; hell no.They are in two categories. One set is considered to be in the lower class, and they mainly use dating apps, clubs, hotels, and pimps to secure clients. The next is the higher class. The hunting ground for high class runs girls is expensive, and the operative word is, "You spend money to get money." They constantly tip ticketing agents of airlines to let them know when top public figures are travelling by air. And they get immediate notifications when that's…
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BREAKING! Pope Francis Buried In Blaze Of Glory, Trump, Others Grace Funeral Service

BREAKING! Pope Francis Buried In Blaze Of Glory, Trump, Others Grace Funeral Service

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis has been buried today, Saturday, April 26, at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which sits outside the Vatican walls in the centre of Rome. The confirmation came at 2.16pm Nigeria time. At least 400,000 people gathered in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral and lined the streets to watch his coffin being taken to the Santa Maria Maggiore church for burial, according to Italy's interior minister. "We estimate not fewer than 400,000 people between those present in St Peter's Square and those along the route," Matteo Piantedosi tells Italian news programme TG5 . The…
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Countdown To Pope’s Burial: About .25m Mourners Pay Final Respects -Vatican

Countdown To Pope’s Burial: About .25m Mourners Pay Final Respects -Vatican

The Vatican says about 250,000 mourners filed through St Peter’s Basilica during a three-day lying in state. Tens of thousands of people filed into St Peter’s Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis on his last day of lying in state before his funeral. The basilica was open for most of Thursday evening into Friday morning, shutting its doors for only three hours overnight. Long queues snaked around St Peter’s Square and the surrounding roads, before being funnelled through the heart of the basilica in a single column leading to the central altar, where Francis’s open coffin was displayed…
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Emulate Pope Francis’ Humility, Simplicity, Archbishop Urges Nigerian Leaders, Others

Emulate Pope Francis’ Humility, Simplicity, Archbishop Urges Nigerian Leaders, Others

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Catholic Bishop of Kaduna Archdiocese, Archbishop Mathew Manoso-Ndagoso, on Friday, April 25, urged Nigerian leaders and Christians in the country to emulate the humble and simple lifestyle of Pope Francis who, to him, lived a life of humility and cared for the marginalized in society. Speaking after the requiem mass at St Joseph's Cathedral, Archbishop Manoso-Ndagoso noted: "He live very closely to the way Jesus Christ lived and that's why Christ identified with the poor; he identified with those at the periphery and those who felt abandoned. This is something we must learn as leaders and…
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Ebonyi LG Boss Bags Community Health Pillar Award

Ebonyi LG Boss Bags Community Health Pillar Award

By Chijioke Njoku, Abakaliki Chairman of Ishielu Local Government Area (LGA) in Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria, Hon. (Mrs.) Ifeoma Peace Agwu, has inaugurated a free medical outreach program designed to serve over 2,000 residents of Ishielu community. The event, held in Ezilo, marked a significant step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility among the locals. During the flag-off ceremony, Mrs. Agwu highlighted her commitment to providing quality health services, stating that the initiative aims to address the pressing health needs of her constituents. “It is my goal to ensure that our people have access to quality healthcare,” she remarked, emphasizing that the…
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Trump Administration Reverses Termination Of Foreign Students’ Visas

Trump Administration Reverses Termination Of Foreign Students’ Visas

The Trump administration is restoring visas for hundreds of foreign students who had their legal status abruptly terminated stoking panic among many who feared immediate deportation, government officials confirmed. Justice department attorney Elizabeth Kurlan told a federal court that immigration officials are now working on a new system for reviewing and terminating visas for international students. The announcement follows more than 100 lawsuits filed by students who were abruptly stripped of their legal right to study in US universities. An estimated 1,800 students and 280 universities have been impacted, according to a tally from Inside Higher Ed. Many affected students…
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Mbah Decorates CSO With New Rank

Mbah Decorates CSO With New Rank

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has decorated his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Alex Akinlalu, with his new rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). Taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram handles, @PNMbah, on Wednesday, April 23, the governor shared: "Today, I had the honour of decorating my Chief Security Officer, Alex Akinlalu, with his well-deserved new rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, assisted by the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa. "ACP Akinlalu is a disciplined, strategic, and exceptionally dependable officer whose commitment to…
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FCT Education Secretariat Begins Free Holiday Vocational, Entrepreneurship Training

FCT Education Secretariat Begins Free Holiday Vocational, Entrepreneurship Training

To foster skills acquisition and promote economic empowerment, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat, through its Department of Mass Education, has flagged off a one-week free holiday vocational and entrepreneurship training program. The initiative is a collaborative venture of the Department of Mass Education, and two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), The Potter’s Wheel Foundation, and the Nigerian Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS). Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo emphasized the importance of skills acquisition and entrepreneurship in today's world, describing it as imperative for self reliance and empowerment. He highlighted the…
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EPL: Arsenal Held By Palace Leaving Liverpool On Brink

EPL: Arsenal Held By Palace Leaving Liverpool On Brink

Arsenal kept Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning champagne on ice, but only just as they were held to a 2-2 draw. Liverpool are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, April 23. Arne Slot’s side were watching in anticipation of an Arsenal defeat on Wednesday that would have secured Liverpool’s record-equalling 20th English title. They didn’t get their wish to start the party just yet, but Liverpool look certain to lift the trophy for the first time since 2020 after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late equaliser for…
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