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By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Academic activities at Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, have been disrupted following the declaration of an indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the state government’s alleged failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU remuneration framework. The strike, which took effect on Monday, October 12, 2026, […]
The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB) has temporarily shut down nine private schools for failing to comply with requirements for revalidation and recertification. The Executive Secretary of the board, Baba Abubakar Umar, announced the closures during a media parley in Kano. He warned that any affected school that reopened without approval would […]
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has granted one Mrs Busola Abere custody of the two children of her failed marriage with Mr. Babatunde Abere. In his ruling, Justice Julius Ajibare held that granting the applicant shared custody of the children would be absurd, adding that the court had no business engaging in […]
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed eight establishments in the Amuwo-Odofin area of the state over persistent violations of environmental regulations. The agency disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, saying the affected establishments had been given repeated warnings, abatement notices and opportunities to comply with its directives before they were […]
Two giant pandas recently landed in Atlanta, a week after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington. The summit produced no immediate breakthrough on trade deals, Taiwan or AI, but it did produce something cuddly for the American public: a pair of giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, which are on a ten-year […]
In his speech at the UN General Assembly in September, Andy Burnham announced that his security chiefs would begin work on a new National Centre for Information Defence. The UK prime minister said the centre was necessary because of Russian attempts to “spread lies and disinformation”. He added: “Faced with this information warfare, security starts […]
Widows and other relatives of 16 Umuahia-based traders who died in an accident on the Enugu-Port Harcourt highway have appealed to the Abia State government to fulfill the financial assistance promise it made to them after the incident. The accident happened on Saturday, February 15, 2026 when some traders returning from the traditional marriage of one […]
Bwacha demands accountability over Taraba’s $268m EBID facility as Kefas camp denies disbursement The political rivalry between Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has taken a fresh turn, with the opposition candidate demanding explanations over a $268 million financing […]
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge brought against the alleged fake Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi, by the Federal Government. The judge on Monday terminated Adeyemi’s trial following the request of the Federal Government to that […]
Piers Forster is Professor of Physical Climate Change and Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures at the University of Leeds. He has previously served as a lead author on several IPCC assessment reports. Evidence of a rapidly changing climate and our improved scientific understanding is compelling nations to act, but not always in […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates against accepting admission offers outside its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), warning that such offers may not be recognised as valid. The board issued the warning in a post on X on Monday, advising prospective students to verify their admission status on CAPS before accepting […]
Benue State House of Assembly has cautioned farmers and food processors against the use of hazardous chemicals in food production, preservation and other agricultural activities, warning that such practices pose serious risks to public health. The warning was issued during Thursday’s plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Berger Alfred Emberga. In a statement by the […]
Amby Uneze in Owerri The camp of a former governor of Imo State and former senator, Rochas Okorocha, has denied reports that a court issued an order for his arrest, and has challenged those behind the story to make the alleged order public within 48 hours. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary […]
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for collective action to end child marriage and ensure equal access to education and development opportunities for all children, particularly girls from poor and vulnerable families. The Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field […]
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, has expressed the company’s plan to increase the number of digitalised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government from the current 30. Adeyanju made the disclosure at a breakfast engagement meeting with GBB customers organised to celebrate and commemorate […]
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has defended the police blockade of a venue booked for a meeting of the Tinubu Must Go (TMG) movement, saying the action was aimed at protecting the organisers and residents of the state. Members of the movement protested against the police action on Sunday, October 11, […]
Actress Wumi Toriola has told Desola Afod to change to her father’s name if she thinks her ex-husband’s name brings disrespect. Wumi stated this after Desola called out theatre professionals for allegedly disrespecting her by calling her by name. While revealing that she’s 44 years old, Desola, who did not mention a name, said she […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has dismissed reports that he is stepping down for Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Odii also denied claims that the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, […]
Party explores 14-day window under Electoral Act 2026 to correct errors By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has said it will engage the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of its governorship candidates in Oyo, Bauchi, Benue and Sokoto states from the list of candidates for the 2027 elections. […]
The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered three stolen vehicles in separate operations conducted between October 8 and 9, 2026. The command said the operations formed part of its ongoing efforts to tackle vehicle theft through intelligence gathering, technical support and cooperation with the public. In a statement issued on Sunday, […]
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Plateau State Government have clashed over a N69.5 million fine imposed for alleged violations of Executive Order 003 regulating the display of political posters. The ADC accused the government and the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) of selective enforcement, alleging that while its campaign […]
• Says gov’s gender inclusion policy, other feats will speak for him at polls Thousands of Kwara Central Women in the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday held a mega rally in Ilorin to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and election of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is the party’s standard-bearer for […]
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that he has backed out of the contest. Odii said he is in the race to win the election and wipe out hunger and poverty in the state and will not step down […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has expressed confidence that the name of its governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, will be published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election.The party, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Arc. Kayode Adebayo, urged the people of Ogun State […]
By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Frigate Deck, has said that mental health challenges are treatable and should not be treated as a death sentence, urging the public to stop stigmatising people living with such conditions. The President of the Frigate Deck, Comrade Ken Bassey, spoke in Calabar at the weekend […]
The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, NACTAL, in Ogun State has commended the State Government for its interventions for the girl child. It, however, raised alarm over the rising number of out-of-school street girls vulnerable to trafficking and abuse. The State Coordinator, Comrade Olufemi Olusola, in a statement issued on Sunday to mark […]
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly vandalising public electricity installations in Gwaram and Auyo Local Government Areas of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. He said the suspects were arrested in separate incidents involving the vandalism of a streetlight […]
Politics in Benue is usually very interesting and this is more so because, often than not, it is always treated like a race for immediate applause instead of lasting legacies. On that strength, every administration wants quick projects, loud ribbons cutting ceremonies and visible but ephemeral promises. However and sadly, real development takes time and […]
By Jimoh Babatunde The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has expressed concern over the omission of its 2027 governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, from the list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging political pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Arc. […]
At least six people have reportedly been killed, while several others remain unaccounted for following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The affected areas include Tse-Nyaku, Biliji and other communities in Mbatian and Mbazum districts where the assailants reportedly struck on Friday evening. A resident […]
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has accused Works Minister, David Umahi of bias in how funds for federal road projects are shared, insisting that fixing bad existing roads should come before building new ones. Oshiomhole spoke during a podcast interview circulating on social media, where he revisited his clash with Umahi over the ministry’s budget […]
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has accused the administration of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of marginalising Southern Kaduna and denying the area access to critical infrastructure and essential social services. Sani, who is the APC senatorial candidate for Kaduna Central, commended the incumbent governor, Uba Sani, for what he described as […]
By Soni Daniel The Jigawa State Police Command has rescued a 26-year-old suspected transformer vandal from a mob attack in Auyo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists. He said the suspect, identified as Laminu Sha’aibu of Gumusuwa Village in Kafin […]
Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged its members and supporters to remain calm following the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, from a list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. It expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved before the 2027 election. The opposition party blamed […]
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara Central Senatorial District of Kwara State, Alhaji Isiaka Babatunde Owolabi, yesterday said the opposition party remained the only alternative platform for the people of the state in the forthcoming elections to bring good governance to residents’ doorsteps. Owolabi said this in Ilorin, the […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has reiterated his commitment to prioritise local government autonomy, grassroots development and strategic investment in border communities if elected in the 2027 governorship election. Adebutu made the pledge during a PDP campaign rally in Remo, Ogun […]
.Driver arrested as police begin investigation Fidelis David in Akure A 35-year-old Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO), Adediji Sesan, has been crushed to death by a vehicle after attempting to stop the driver for a routine inspection along Hospital Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred at […]
.Mgbudem mounts opposition, appeals judgement of lower court Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Certified True Copy of the Federal High Court judgement affirming Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the presidential candidate for the 2027 election has been served on the Accord Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This sets the stage for implementation of the […]
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has strengthened its support for the Jakura community through scholarship awards and empowerment programmes for farmers and market women. The Plant Director, Obajana Plant, Engr. Azad Nawabuddin, said the scheme was part of the company’s commitment to implementing the provisions of the Community Development Agreement (CDA). […]
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA –THE Zuma Deck (Abuja Chapter) of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) on Saturday, joined the United Nations and the global community to mark World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10 to raise awareness and mobilise support for mental health. The association began the commemoration with a mental health […]
By Emmanuel Iheaka Former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has dismissed as false a report claiming that a magistrate court issued a bench warrant against him for alleged forgery. In a statement endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, the erstwhile governor challenged anybody with the said bench warrant […]
Sylvester Idowu in Warri Publisher of The Common Good Letter, Rev. David Ugolor, has called on traditional rulers, community leaders, religious organisations, women and youths in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, to use Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s visit to commission the Oghareki Model Technical College to draw attention to pressing developmental challenges […]
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Bauchi State Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), CC Caleb Luka has appealed to drivers, particularly commercial vehicle drivers plying the ever-busy Bauchi-Jos highway to avoid over speeding in major highways in order to avoid crashes. He made the appeal yesterday, while speaking with Journalists on the […]
Victor Ochei Campaign Council has condemned the detention of Mr Sochi Okolo, describing it as unwarranted. Okolo is a member of the council and the immediate past senior media aide to the Executive Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government Area. The council described the incident as a political abduction, alleging that a powerful individual had […]
The Cross River government says it has shut down no fewer than 58 unapproved schools in Calabar South, Calabar Municipality, Odukpani and Yakurr Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Stephen Odey, disclosed on Saturday in Calabar. According to him, the ministry’s Department of Quality Assurance has intensified crackdown on […]
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has challenged opposition parties in the state to present their records of achievements to voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying his administration will campaign on the strength of its projects and development initiatives. Aliyu said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the […]
Commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada riders, have embarked on one day fasting in Ikom Town, in Ikom LGA of Cross River State. The one day fast is compulsory and seriously enforced by officials of the Okada Riders Association in the town. Okada riders spoken to in Ikom Town said they usually hold the spiritual exercise […]
Vice-presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has urged party members to stop disputing primaries and focus on winning elections. Amaechi, who made the call during the inauguration of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) in Abuja on Friday, called on members to unite behind the party. “If we are still quarrelling about […]
Academic activities are set to resume immediately at Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, following the suspension of an industrial action by university lecturers. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, announced the decision on Friday after negotiations over staff welfare and […]
Operatives of the Delta Stars Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber, Sunday Nimel, in Asaba. Firearms and ammunition were recovered from the suspect. A statement released on Saturday by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the suspect, who was arrested on 7th October 2026, is responsible for several armed robbery operations in […]