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target=_blank>ASUU Strike: FG threatens ‘No Work, No Pay’
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), threatening to invoke the “no work, no pay” policy if academic activities are disrupted due to the union’s action. In a joint statement released on Sunday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa,
target=_blank>‘Deductions from our meagre pension inhumane’, Taraba pensioners cry out
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Taraba State Council, has appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas to direct the State Local Government Pension Board to refund monies allegedly deducted from the September pension of Local Government retirees. The State Chairman of the Union, Comrade El-Nathan Bila Auta, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Jalingo, describing
target=_blank>Pardon for Drug Traffickers a National Disgrace, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to grant presidential pardon to some Nigerians including “drug traffickers and smugglers.” Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, in a statement, described the action as “pathetic and a national disgrace,” warning that the move undermines Nigeria’s anti-drug efforts, encourages
target=_blank>Atiku: Tinubu’s Style of Presidential Pardon Emboldens Criminality
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the recent presidential pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a reckless act that emboldens criminality. Atiku, in a post on his social media platforms, said as expected, the development has “provoked outrage across the nation.” Atiku explained that ordinarily, the power of presidential pardon is a solemn prerogative,
target=_blank>ASUU declares nationwide strike
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed all its branches across Nigeria to commence a two-week warning strike from Monday. President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced this at an ongoing press briefing at the headquarters of the union located in University of Abuja. Piwuna said the decision to begin
target=_blank>Plateau Gov rewards pilgrim with N1m for Returning missing $5,000 to owner in Saudi
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has rewarded a pilgrim, Zainab Idris, with One Million Naira (N1,000,000) for returning missing $5000 to the rightful owner, a Tajikistan citizen. Idris, a pilgrim from Plateau State, found the money in Saudi Arabia during the recently concluded 2025 Hajj exercise, searched for the owner and returned it to him.
target=_blank>Lady faints at Abuja Airport after scuffle over missing flight
A lady caused stir at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday after fainting when she was involved in a flight after missing her flight. The two sisters, both adults, reportedly booked to travel via a NG Eagle flight but they missed the flight after arriving the airport late. This, however, led to a
target=_blank>Abuja-Kaduna Road: Transport Employers Commend Uba Sani’s Intervention
Governor Uba Sani’s decision to meet the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, in order to fast-track the completion of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway has been described as hands-on people-centred leadership. In a statement issued by the Kaduna State Chairman of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria(RTEAN), Hon Adamu Zubairu Jalaludeen, the association commended the Governor’s visit.
target=_blank>Tinubu’s aide links Christian genocide claim to Nigeria’s condemnation of Israel war on Gaza
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said that recent claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria were triggered by the country’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly its condemnation of the ongoing war in Gaza. At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York last month, Vice-President
target=_blank>My ADC Comment Not Mockery of 2006 plane Crash Victims – Pastor Bakare
Founder of the Citadel School of Government and Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday explained that his recent remark linking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the opposition coalition, to an airline crash was not aimed at mocking victims of the October 29, 2006, ADC Airline’s crash. He
target=_blank>Police launch awareness campaign to tackle cyber threats
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Police Force’s commitment to enhancing online security targeted at protecting citizens from cyber threats and promoting a secure digital landscape nationwide. Egbetokun stated this at a one-day awareness campaign organized by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja, saying his
Police launch awareness campaign to tackle cyber threats
target=_blank>Kun Khalifat ends Enyimba’s unbeaten record, win 1-0 in Owerri
Enyimba’s unbeaten record in the current season of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has ended following their 1-0 loss to Kun Khalifat Football Club of Owerri. A lone goal scored in the 67th minute by Nwokorie Ebuka earned the newly promoted NPFL side the maximum three points against the former champions. Kun Khalifat’s goal
Kun Khalifat ends Enyimba’s unbeaten record, win 1-0 in Owerri
target=_blank>Clemency: ‘You’re undermining sanctity of justice – Atiku blasts Tinubu
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu abused presidential power of mercy by granting pardons and clemency to 175 people. In a statement via his verified X handle on Sunday, Atiku said the move undermines the sanctity of justice and risks encouraging lawlessness. He stated that the prerogative of mercy is meant to temper
Clemency: ‘You’re undermining sanctity of justice – Atiku blasts Tinubu
target=_blank>He helps me – Kylian Mbappe names his role model
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has named Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, as his role model in football. According to Mbappe, Ronaldo gives him advice, adding that he was lucky to talk with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. The former Paris Saint-Germain attacker also added that the 40-year-old helps him to be a better player. “Cristiano
He helps me – Kylian Mbappe names his role model
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: So unfortunate they’re now using calculator – Akpeyi sympathises with South Africa
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has expressed sympathy for South Africa ahead of the final game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Akpeyi finds it difficult to believe that Bafana Bafana supporters have now resorted to using calculators to determine the permutations that could see the team qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
2026 WCQ: So unfortunate they’re now using calculator – Akpeyi sympathises with South Africa
target=_blank>Troops rescue kidnap victims, dislodge bandits in Kwara
Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3, Operation Fansan Yamma, on Saturday sustained aggressive operations against bandits in Kwara State, leading to the rescue of three kidnapped victims at different locations within the Babanla Forest in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. Acting on credible intelligence, troops deployed at the Patrol Base Babanla swiftly mobilised to
Troops rescue kidnap victims, dislodge bandits in Kwara
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: What Ronaldo said after Portugal defeated Republic of Ireland
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after his side defeated the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Recall that a late goal from Ruben Neves ensured the Selecao defeated Ireland to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group F of Europe’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ronaldo
2026 WCQ: What Ronaldo said after Portugal defeated Republic of Ireland
target=_blank>Stop de-marketing your country – Umahi tells Nigerians
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to stop de-marketing the country, urging them to promote national unity, optimism, and patriotism. Umahi, who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday, decried what he described as a growing culture of negativity and
Stop de-marketing your country – Umahi tells Nigerians
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He’s a beast’ – Cristhian Mosquera credits Arsenal teammate for improving him
Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has given credit to his Gunners teammate Viktor Gyokeres for improving him at the club. Mosquera described the Sweden striker as a beast, insisting that he helped him to get better in training. “From the first moment Arteta spoke to me, I had no doubts about joining Arsenal,” Mosquera told AS.
EPL: ‘He’s a beast’ – Cristhian Mosquera credits Arsenal teammate for improving him
target=_blank>ADC slams Tinubu over pardon for drug traffickers, calls it national disgrace
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to grant presidential pardons to several convicted drug traffickers and smugglers. In a statement issued on Sunday, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the move as “pathetic and a national disgrace.” According to Abdullahi, the
ADC slams Tinubu over pardon for drug traffickers, calls it national disgrace
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