Human rights groups ActionAid Nigeria and Amnesty International have condemned the violent attacks on peaceful protesters and civic actors in Abuja and Lagos. They described the assaults as a grave violation of citizens’ rights and a threat to democracy. The protests featured Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of Enough Is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, who laid flowers …
...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 …
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday began serving a five-year prison sentence at La Santé Prison in Paris after his conviction for conspiring to raise campaign funds from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The 70-year-old ex-president arrived at the prison with his wife, Carla Bruni, waving to supporters who chanted “Nicolas! Nicolas!” and sang …
Stakeholders and partners have applauded the Net Billing Regulations 2025 proposed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), stating that it would accelerate the adoption of renewable energy systems across the country. They gave the commendation at the conclusion of public consultation on the Draft Net Billing Regulations on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the …
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 …
Transcorp Hotels Plc has reported a 36 per cent rise in profit before tax (pre-tax profit) to ₦22.4 billion for the third quarter (Q3) of the year. The company revealed this in its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, released on Monday, October 20 to the investing public. The report …
Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party on Saturday approved steps to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, potentially keeping him in office until 2030. Delegates at the party’s annual conference in Mutare cheered as the motion passed. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, who also serves as ZANU-PF’s legal secretary, said the resolution directs the government to …
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 …
