ASUU Faults FG’s Approval Of New Private Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the approval of licences for new private universities by the Federal Government. The union, while recalling the recent seven-year moratorium announced by the government, questioned the rationale behind the new licences if access to university education in the country was not a problem. “ASUU also watched…
ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike, Says FG Has ‘Destroyed Trust’ On 2009 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a possible nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour longstanding agreements on the revitalisation and proper funding of Nigeria’s public universities. Speaking during a press conference at the University of Jos on Thursday, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said lecturers have endured over…
Court Freezes Four Accounts Linked To Ex-NNPCL Boss, Kyari
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz bank accounts linked to the immediate-past Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, over allegations of fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
Nigerians Reject Pay Rise For Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Others
The Nigerian Government is considering an upward review of salaries for political office holders, following concerns that their current earnings are inadequate and outdated. The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. Shehu noted that President Bola Tinubu presently earns…
FG Mulls Pay Rise For Political Office Holders, Says Tinubu Earns ₦1.5m Monthly
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)has announced that plans are underway for the review of the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing their current earnings as inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated in the face of rising responsibilities and economic challenges. The Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Shehu, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu…
VIDEO: NYSC Condemns Assault On Corps Member, To Provide Psychological Assistance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the assault meted out on a corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by local security operatives in Anambra State. Describing it as “unfortunate,” the NYSC wrote in a statement on Wednesday that there was no justification for such an action. “Management strongly condemns the unacceptable and dehumanising manner in…
Ooni, Alaafin Differ Over Conferment Of Chieftaincy Title On Businessman
Moses Olafare, the spokesperson of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, says the monarch will not comment on a threat by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, over the conferment of a title on Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi. According to a statement on his Facebook, Olafare said the Ooni of Ife has directed…
We Will Reciprocate Visa Rules On American Applicants’ – Nigerian Govt To US
The Federal Government has vowed to introduce reciprocal actions against United States citizens applying for Nigerian visas. This is in response to the new US regulations requiring applicants to disclose their social media history and other online activities. In response, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Kimiebi Ebienfa, stated that the country would readily impose…
Court Begins Trial Of Owo Church Attack Suspects
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja is set to commence the trial of five persons accused of masterminding the bombing of a Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) had on the 11th of August, 2025, arraigned the five men before Justice Emeka Nwite over their alleged involvement in…
VIDEO: Oyo Governor Gifts Ayefele SUV After Fire Incident
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented a new brand Sports Utility Vehicle to the popular gospel singer, broadcaster, and Chairman of an Ibadan-based, Fresh FM Radio 105.9, Yinka Ayefele, following a fire incident that engulfed the Music House in Ibadan last Friday. The Music House was gutted by fire on Friday, and…