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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing disputes and prevent another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic…
Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the immediate release of ₦5.8 billion for the settlement of all outstanding gratuity liabilities owed to retired state public officers. Commissioner of Finance in the State, Alhaji Mohammed Gaidam, who disclosed this, said…
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Mika’ilu Abdulkarim, a resident of Tsirma Village of Jigawa State for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl, Hafsat Babagana of Garin Alkali, Bursari local government area. Spokesman of the Yobe State Command, SP…
The Presidency has reaffirmed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects, declaring that no politician currently has the capacity to challenge him in the 2027 general elections. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke on Tuesday, intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be illicit drugs during a routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State. A statement by the Acting Media Information Officer, Operation Whirl…
Nigeria has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), pledging to amplify the voices of developing nations and champion inclusive global economic reforms. The country will formally take office as chair of the influential…
Over 707 ethnic nationalities youth leaders across Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, while calling for the amendment of the Constitution to introduce a single seven-year tenure for all elective officeholders. The…
The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the transfer of convicted Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara, to a custodial facility under federal control. In a statement issued to journalists, the Command’s spokesperson,…
Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while receiving medical care in India, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Indian police said Odinga collapsed suddenly while walking with his sister, daughter, and personal doctor…
The Labour Party’s leadership crisis took a fresh twist on Tuesday after the faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of “aiding impersonation” by recognising Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman at a…
The Nigerian Army troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued another nine kidnap victims from Kwara State in Kogi State. The acting deputy director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Polycarp Okoye, disclosed this in a statement…
The Special Foundation has concluded its 2025 Special Summer School programme, impacting over 24,500 lives across 14 learning centers in nine states. The program ran from July 28 to September 4, 2025, across 14 learning centers in underserved communities in 9 States. The…
With Halloween right around the corner, Wales and Belgium were given an early fright when their World Cup qualifier was temporarily suspended when a rat ran onto the pitch. After disrupting proceedings shortly after the hour mark on Monday, the rat, after a short tour of the…
Israeli gymnasts, including defending world floor champion Artem Dolgopyat, will not compete at next week’s World Artistic Gymnastics Championships after hosts Indonesia denied them entry to the country. Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, stated it would not…
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is not expected to return from a knee injury until after the November international break. The midfielder suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in the Gunners’ victory over West Ham on 4 October and had to be replaced during the first…
Manager Michael O’Neill felt that had Northern Ireland beaten Germany at Windsor Park in World Cup qualifying on Monday night, they would have been in a “strong position to achieve something amazing”. It was not to be, with Nick Woltemade’s somewhat fortuitous goal the…
Tamarapreye Myanita Dimaro has emerged as one of Covenant University’s brightest minds, graduating with First Class Honours in Management Information System (MIS) and earning the title of Best Graduating Student in her Course. Dimaro envisions the need to close Africa’s…
FAST Microfinance Bank, a leading micro credit and innovative services provider, in collaboration with Water.org and the National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB), has launched FastWash, a transformative financial product designed to give millions of Nigerians access…
