Here is a round-up of stories we have tracked for your reading pleasure this evening
Blood Clots, Necessary in our Bodies – Haematologist
A Haematologist, Dr Helen Okoye, says blood clotting is necessary in the body as it stops the blood from uncontrolled flowing after a cut or injury.
Okoye, who is a member of the World Thrombosis Day Steering Committee, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. READ MORE
10 University Lecturers Have Died Due To ‘Unpaid Salaries’ – ASUU Chair, AAU
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University chapter, Cyril Onogbosele, has revealed that the union has lost 10 lecturers since the commencement of the ASUU strike back in February. READ MORE
Anambra Lawmakers Lament Budget Slash in Education by Gov. Soludo
The Anambra State House of Assembly has expressed displeasure over 70 per cent budget slash in education from N3.23 billion to N1.1billion in the 2022 revised budget presented by Gov. Charles Soludo.
They said that the budgetary allocation to education sector was unrealistic and the slash would lower the standard of teaching and learning, as well as development of students. READ MORE
I Shared Intelligence About Kuje Prison Attack But Nothing Was Done – Gumi’s Aide
Tukur Mamu, the media aide to Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said he shared intelligence with the authorities about the Kuje prison attack but they failed to act.
He also blamed Tuesday’s deadly attack on Ansaru terrorists, said to have attacked and abducted passengers of the Abuja- Kaduna bound train on March 28. READ MORE
Anambra Officials Manhandle Odumeje As Govt Demolishes Indaboski’s Church
The Anambra State government has demolished the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry led by controversial Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, a.k.a ‘Odumeje’ in the commercial city of Onitsha.
This was in line with the Onitsha Urban Renewal Plan spearheaded by Governor Charles Soludo. READ MORE
Eid-el- Kabir: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holiday
Families of Remaining 50 Abducted Passengers of Abuja-Kaduna Train Protest in Kaduna
Families, relations and friends of the remaining 50 abducted victims of the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna passenger train attack have appealed to the federal government to take all necessary steps to ensure the immediate release of their loved ones.
The protesters, who hit the street at 7:30 am, stormed the Nagwamatse House located along the busy Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna. READ MORE
BEDC Resists Take Over Of DisCo By Fidelity Bank
On Tuesday, the Federal Government announced the restructuring and take-over of five electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for their inability to honour their debt obligations to Fidelity Bank. READ MORE
7 Nigerians Make First List of Women Nominees For CAF Awards 2022
The first list also has one Nigerian club in the Club of the Year category, while four of the seven players are in the Player of the Year category. READ MORE
BREAKING: Ekweremadu’s Kidney Donor Makes U-Turn, Claims He now 21 years old
David Ukpo, the alleged kidney donor to Miss Sonia Ekweremadu, daughter of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has reportedly retracted his earlier claim that he is 15 years old.
Ukpo, as reported by Arise TV, admitted that he is 21-year-old thereby confirming Ekweremadus’ claim that the young man is not a minor. READ MORE