Representatives of the federal government, led by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, will today meet with officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other relevant stakeholders to iron out issues of interest to all parties. This follows ASUU’s recent threat to embark on strike after […]
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Teenage Fulani Girl Raped To Death, Police Arrest Suspects.
A 13-year-old Fulani girl has been reportedly raped to death allegedly by local miners at the Tipper Garage area in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. The council’s Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Ciroma, who disclosed the incident on Sunday, said the girl, […]
FG names recognised Togo, Benin Republic universities.
The Federal Government has stated that only eight universities have been accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in Togo and Benin Republic. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known on Sunday night while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. Mamman, during a press conference last Friday to […]
Tinubu panel, Dangote refinery brainstorm on petrol pricing.
There are indications that the Federal Government’s committee which was set up to ensure the implementation of crude oil sales to local refineries in naira will further discuss the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, to be released by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery next month. Multiple officials, both […]
Six killed, thousands displaced as suspected herders invade Benue communities.
At least six people were killed when suspected herders invaded Iwari and Olagagbenea communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the invaders had at the weekend attacked Iwari village and killed one person before proceeding to the Olegagbane community where they killed five people. […]
Diphtheria: Kaduna receives medical support from WHO, UNICEF
In response to a diphtheria outbreak that has claimed the lives of five children, a combined team from the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, and local health officials has returned to the Tukur-Tukur community in Zaria, Kaduna State, for a second round of immunization and follow-up. Dr. Bello Jamo, Executive Secretary […]
IG orders arrest of cops’ killers during Abuja Shi’ite procession
In a strong response to recent violence, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of two police officers during a procession by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as the Shi’ite group. The incident, which occurred on Sunday in […]
Borno finance commissioner Ahmad is dead
The Commissioner for Finance, Ahmad Ali Ahmad, has passed away. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, confirmed the death and said that Ahmad died this morning. His burial is set to take place later this evening at 5 pm at his family residence on Damboa Road, Maiduguri.
On Foreign News, Russian Strikes On Ukraine Power Grid Kill Four
On Foreign News Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least four people. The attacks, which targeted 15 regions, including the capital Kyiv, led to emergency blackouts across the country. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal confirmed that energy infrastructure was severely damaged, forcing authorities to […]
Peter Obi Support Network, Women for Peter Obi, Take Back Naija, Nigeria Needs Peter Obi, Coalition for Peter Obi, Up-North Ambassadors for Peter Obi and 36 Other Support Groups Endorse Valentine Ozigbo for Anambra 2025
Peter Obi Support Network, Women for Peter Obi, Take Back Naija, Nigeria Needs Peter Obi, Coalition for Peter Obi, Up-North Ambassadors for Peter Obi and 36 Other Support Groups Endorse Valentine Ozigbo for Anambra 2025 Over 46 Support Groups have thrown their weight behind Valentine Ozigbo’s Governorship bid in the […]