Lecturers at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have begun an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries and arrears. The action, which started last Thursday, followed a Congress meeting of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), where members resolved to withdraw their services until all outstanding payments were made. In a letter signed by ASUU-AAUA Chairperson, …
Says He Pleaded with Tinubu to Extend Her Tenure The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was thrown into mourning on Monday following the death of Mrs Grace Adayilo, the pioneer head of the FCT Civil Service. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, confirmed the news during a media chat with selected journalists in Abuja. According to …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday expressed deep shock over the passing of his predecessor, former IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing his death as a painful loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria …
The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafra agitator, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court found Ekpa guilty of inciting terrorism and actively participating in a terrorist group. Incitement through Social Media According to Finnish news outlet Yle, Ekpa used …
The federal government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education. The goal, officials said, is to reduce overload and improve learning outcomes. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, announced the development on Sunday in Abuja on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stepped up efforts to protect the nation’s telecom infrastructure with a new cybersecurity framework set to take effect in early 2026. Speaking at the second phase of its cybersecurity stakeholder workshop in Abuja, NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, said the framework targets the growing wave of cyber …
In a decisive move to tackle the surge in cross-border crimes threatening the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, on Thursday convened an emergency G-7 security meeting at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. The high-level meeting brought together Commissioners of Police from the six states bordering the FCT — Niger, …
The UK government has awarded 85 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2025. This year, 39 scholars and 1 fellow received the Chevening scholarships, while 45 scholars have been awarded the Commonwealth scholarship so far. Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) crisis in Edo State deepened on Thursday after police operatives sealed off the union’s state secretariat, popularly known as the Adams Oshiomhole Labour House, in Benin City. The security clampdown came just hours after the NLC national leadership inaugurated a Caretaker Committee headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday inaugurated a Caretaker Committee for its Edo State chapter, headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution by the Edo State House of Assembly urging it to suspend the move. The Assembly had earlier directed the NLC to work with Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, who reportedly enjoys the …
