‘You’re misleading Nigerians, we’ll resume strike’ – ASUU to Education Minister
The University of Jos branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, of issuing “misleading statements” regarding the Federal Government’s fulfilment of agreements with university workers. In a statement by the branch chairperson, Prof Jurbe Joseph Molwus, the union warned that it may resume its suspended…
Genocide: Approach Nigeria’s Situation With Understanding, FG Woos Trump
The Federal Government has again called on the United States President, Donald Trump, to be understanding in his approach to Nigeria’s security challenges. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, days after Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over what he claimed…
BREAKING: Acting PDP Chairman, Mohammed Cancels Ibadan National Convention
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has cancelled the proposed national convention scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State. Mohammed suspended the convention alongside the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu and some members of the National Working Committee, NWC, in a press briefing on Wednesday. He said the PDP had received…
Sowore Remains Wanted, We’ll Do Everything To Get Him Arrested – Lagos CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has reaffirmed that his declaration of activist Omoyele Sowore as wanted remains in effect, vowing that the police will take all lawful steps to arrest him. Jimoh had on Monday declared Sowore wanted for allegedly “causing a disturbance of public peace and acts to commit a serious…
Many Feared Dead, Others Missing As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Ohimini, Benue
Several villagers are feared dead, while many others remain missing, following a suspected herdsmen attack on Anwule community in Oglewu, Ohimini Local Government Area, Benue State. Reports have it that the attackers targeted farmers while they were working in their fields, killing several with machetes and other weapons. The assault has forced residents to flee…
‘We Never Seized Her Passport,’ NIS Denies Natasha’s Allegation
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied the allegation of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that its officers withheld her passport at the airport. The immigration spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, told newsmen on Tuesday, shortly after the Kogi senator alleged an attempt to block her from travelling, that the incident was part of routine…
China Declares Support For Nigeria, Opposes Trump’s Military Threat
China has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following a threat of military action from the United States. The Chinese government reaffirmed its support for Bola Tinubu’s administration, praising Nigeria for pursuing a development path that reflects the country’s unique national realities. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, made the remarks when she…
Court Clears PDP To Hold Scheduled National Convention
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has cleared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its scheduled elective National Convention on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a ruling delivered by Justice A. L. Akintola, the court granted an interim order allowing the party to hold the convention as planned in Ibadan,…
UPDATED: Senator Natasha Accuses Immigration Officials Of Blocking Her From Travelling (VIDEO)
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has alleged that immigration officials at the airport prevented her from travelling abroad. The lawmaker raised the alarm during a live broadcast on her Facebook page on Tuesday morning, accusing officials of withholding her passport without legal justification. “Have I committed any offence? Why are you withholding my passport?”…
Protest Rocks PDP National Secretariat As Wike-Led Faction Takes Over
A protest erupted on Monday at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, Wadata Plaza in Abuja, as supporters of the factional acting National Chairman of the party, Mohammed Abdulrahman, stormed the premises. The group, chanting solidarity songs, demanded that the National Working Committee, led by Umar Damagum, vacate the headquarters immediately. Abdulrahman was…