The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended nine students for one academic session following their involvement in examination misconduct. The suspension was conveyed in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Chukwuka Icha, based on the recommendations of the Senate Examination Misconduct Committee (SEMC). According to the letter, the affected…
Uganda’s army has suspended all defence and military cooperation with Turkey with immediate effect, citing unresolved issues between the two countries. The announcement was made on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in a statement issued by Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. The suspension…
Governor Bassey Otu has approved the immediate suspension of the sale of tickets, collection of levies, and all related charges imposed on inter-city transport operators across Cross River State. The directive followed a meeting between the Cross River State Government and the leadership of the Inter-City Drivers Association over concerns regarding multiple ticketing and excessive…
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Abia State Government has suspended the Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Mr. JohnPedro Irokansi, over alleged misconduct in the discharge of his duties. Irokansi has served as Clerk of the Assembly for 16 years, spanning three successive administrations in the state. The suspension came through an official letter dated May…
The Bank of Ghana has suspended a proposed 0.75 percent fee on direct transfers from mobile money wallets to bank accounts, directing Mobile Money Fintech Limited to halt the planned implementation effective June 1, 2026. The central bank announced the suspension on May 26 following widespread public criticism of the new charge, which was initially…
Oyo suspends school excursions, inter-school activities following recent abduction attack The Oyo State Government has suspended all school excursions, field trips, sports competitions, and other activities outside school premises across the state over rising security concerns. The directive followed last week’s deadly coordinated abduction attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, where several students…
Nigerians may witness a sharp rise in fuel price as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to put a hold on petrol sales in naira. The development was communicated to customers in a notice made available to journalists on Saturday. According to the notice signed by the Group Commercial Operations of Dangote Petroleum Refinery &…
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Mkor Aondona, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. In a statement on Sunday by his spokesperson Tersoo Kula, the governor said the suspension was indefinite. The governor said…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of Bakwarra Local Government Council in Cross River State, Hon. Theresa Ushie, has been suspended from office for a period of three months by the State House of Assembly. The suspension followed a petition and resolution presented to the Assembly by nine out of 10 Councillors from the local government…
Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to United States citizens, in a retaliatory move against a new U.S. travel ban signed by President Donald Trump. The ban, which targets 12 countries, including Chad, is set to take effect on June 9, 2025. President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno ordered the suspension on Wednesday, describing…
