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Prof. Frank Onyezili, a senior lecturer with the Biological Sciences Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has committed suicide. Sources close to the professor told newsmen, on Wednesday in Makurdi that the deceased was found dead on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Mrs. Roseline Waku, the Director of Protocol and Information of the university, who confirmed the incident, however told NAN that she was not aware of why Onyezili killed himself. “The only thing I can confirm is that the professor killed himself; I don’t know why he did it,” she said. Waku hinted of reports that the deceased left a suicide note, but said that she was not privy to its contents. A top official of the university told newsmen that the the professor drank some substance suspected to be poison, after leaving a suicide note. The source, which craved anonymity, said that the university don’s action might not be unconnected with depression and loneliness that had been his lot ...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted former Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose, bail in the sum of N50 million. The presiding judge, Morenikeji Olatoregun, granted the bail on Wednesday, adding that he must provide two sureties who must issue a ₦50 million bond in a reputable bank, as well as possess three years of tax clearance. She also directed that the former governor must deposit his international passport with the court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on Monday arraigned Fayose on 11 counts of alleged money laundering, amounting to ₦2.2 billion. Fayose’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi, urged the court to grant his client bail, based on self-recognizance on the ground that he voluntarily submitted himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). But the commission initially opposed the bail request, saying that on the day he (Fayose) arrived at the EFCC’s headquarters, he was accompanied by ‘hoodlums...

According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the Nigerian Army says it has commenced Operation Crocodile Smile III exercise across the states of the Niger Delta to stem the tide of pipeline vandalism in the region. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Tayo Oluwafemi of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army.  According to him, the exercise which started on Monday October 22 would last till November 22, 2018.  “In line with the Army Headquarters Training Directive for Year 2018 which tasked Headquarters 6 Division, Port Harcourt to organize above mentioned exercise, the exercise is going to take place within the States in the Niger Delta Region including Akwa Ibom State. “In view of this, Headquarters 2 Brigade, Uyo will from Monday 22 October to 22 November 2018 conduct Exercise Crocodile Smile III. “This is aimed at stemming the tide of pipeline vandalism,...

Growing up in Nigeria, you would agree that money is usually not the topic discussed with teenagers becoming young adults. Money is only discussed when it is needed by someone or when it has been misplaced or wrongly spent. Every other thing in between like budgeting, how to makes wise money decision, long term money goals, short term money goals, savings and most importantly investing, is usually not discussed with young adults in Nigeria except but a small percentage. "As a young Nigerian in your 20s, you would usually fall within one of these four categories; a fresh graduate, a just discharged corp member, an employee at the edge of kicking off your career, or an entrepreneur trying to figure out how to get started." Regardless of where you belong, you must have accepted and come to terms with the money truths, so it’s time to start getting serious about managing your money and here is how to get started. Educate Yourself By now you’ve probably realized that the edu...

If you read this little letter to the end, you will discover 13 common interviews questions and their impressive answers. you can use this to overcome any interview hurdle. A great interview boils down to one thing: sound preparation. With the right amount of research, practice, and persistence, you’ll be ready to give the best answers to even the toughest interview questions. Before a job interview, it’s a good idea to consider what you might be asked. So, what are some job interview questions you should ponder before you are in the interview chair? I have identified job interview questions in five categories – job history questions, common interview questions, situational interview questions, behavioral interview questions, personal opinion interview questions – for you to consider so you’ll ace your next interview. Table of Contents 1Tell me about yourself 2Why did you leave your last job? 3How do you work under pressure? 4Why do you want to work ...