The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has listed several high-profile current and former government officials, including Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, as witnesses in his terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a new motion dated …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike, following renewed commitments from the Federal Government to address key outstanding issues raised by the union. The strike, which began on October 13, 2025, was initially billed to end next Monday. However, the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) resolved …
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Tuesday signed into law two landmark bills that fundamentally reshape the state’s traditional governance architecture. The action altered the Bauchi State Chieftaincy (Appointment and Deposition) Law and the Zaar Chiefdom Law, providing the legal framework for the creation of 13 additional Emirates and one Chiefdom. The …
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of twisting facts and misrepresenting its position on the ongoing killings of Christians in parts of the country, describing the government’s recent statement as “completely false” and “grossly unfair.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, …
...NLC Issues Fresh Warning Over Unresolved Varsity Disputes The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has handed the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to resolve all outstanding issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary institution-based unions or face a nationwide shutdown. Speaking at the Labour House, Abuja, on Monday, NLC President …
In a gesture to promote mentorship and gender inclusion, Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, ‘vacated’ his seat for a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, allowing her to act as Vice President of Nigeria for one day. The event took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from PLAN …
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial support to students across tertiary institutions in the country. According to the agency, the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued …
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has renewed his challenge to the authority of Nigerian courts to try him, declaring that his prosecution is unconstitutional and politically orchestrated. Speaking during a brief interaction with journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kanu accused the judiciary of “selective …
The University of Ilorin has announced that a total of 11,886 students will graduate during its 40th Convocation Ceremonies, which coincide with the institution’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary, marking 50 years of academic excellence, innovation, and service to humanity. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), made the disclosure on Monday during a press briefing to …
Global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International (AI), has condemned the reported use of force and mass arrests during ongoing protests in Abuja on Monday, demanding the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Monday, Amnesty International Nigeria …
