By Rafiyat Sadiq The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday intensified pressure on the Federal Government, announcing a nationwide rally scheduled for Tuesday, August 26. The academic body also rejected the recently launched Tertiary Institution Staff Support Loan Scheme (TISSLS), insisting that it is a ploy to divert attention from unmet demands. At …
By Esther Ososanya Labour warns RMAFC’s proposal could worsen inequality and spark outrage The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate publication of the current earnings of political office holders and the criteria for any planned review. The demand follows rumours of an upward adjustment by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission …
Nigeri National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said nearly all pipeline theft has been eliminated after coordinated efforts by the country's defence and intelligence agencies. Three years ago, as little as 30% of oil sent through some pipelines made it to Nigeria's export terminals, costing the government billions in lost revenue and leading investment to …
The FCT Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins and recovered ₦7.4 million alongside rifles and ammunition in a major counter-kidnapping operation. The breakthrough followed the abduction of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Henry Chichi, from his Karu home on August 16. Police pressure forced the kidnappers to release him safely the next day. The suspects, …
By Esther Ososanya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 76 percent subsidy on kidney dialysis in federal hospitals, offering major relief to thousands of Nigerians living with kidney disease. The policy slashes the price of a dialysis session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. Patients who often need two or three sessions every week will now …
By Esther Ososanya The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), has launched a humanitarian support package worth $1.1 million (approximately N1.7 billion) for displaced persons in Benue State. The pledge was announced on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, during a …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has defended the consultative meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zoning committee held in Lagos on Thursday, describing it as part of ongoing preparations ahead of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for August 25. Makinde, who was present at the meeting, explained that …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The sole member of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide has predicted the collapse of the opposition coalition anchored on the party by September. Abejide, who represents Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State, made the statement on Friday during an …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Athena Election Observatory (AEO) has raised concerns over the scale of security mobilisation ahead of Saturday’s supplementary election in Kaura Namoda North, Zamfara State. In a statement on Thursday, the observatory’s Head of Communications, Aliyu Jalal, noted that the re-run will take place in only five polling units, covering just 3,265 …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off Lot 1 of a 198km water pipeline project designed to supply potable water to residents of Bwari Area Council and its surrounding communities. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Wike said the project is a direct fulfilment of President …
