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      The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have declared a one-day protest for Thursday over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands.   Acting under the Joint Action Committee, both unions have directed all their branches ...

    A pro-President Bola Tinubu group in Ondo State, the Progressive Network for Tinubu, on Tuesday declared that President Tinubu has no serious opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.   The group also warned former President Goodluck Jonathan against returning to the race, saying doing so would “end ...

      President Bola Tinubu has again written to the National Assembly, seeking approval for a fresh external borrowing of $2.3bn.   This is in addition to a plan to issue a $500m sovereign Sukuk, which will mark Nigeria’s debut in the international Islamic finance market.   The request, ...

    The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured Nigerians that its ongoing policies and reforms are targeted at restoring price and monetary stability amid rising inflation and economic hardship.   Speaking at the CBN Fair in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, the CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said some ...

      The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.95 billion from transporting 929,553 passengers through the rail system in the first quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics has reported.   The figure is disclosed in the Rail Transportation Data Q1 2025, published by NBS on October 5 and ...

      A National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission, May Agbamuche-Mbu, has taken over as the acting Chairman of the Commission.   This followed the formal handover of duties by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who is proceeding on a terminal leave.   The announcement was made on Tuesday ...

      The Lagos State Government has begun activities to mark the 2025 World Food Day with a call for stronger partnerships to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the state.   The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, made the call during a news conference ...

    Osun State Police Command has invited the Osun State Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Isaac Omoyele, to bring proof of an alleged attempt on his life by some yet to be identified people.   The spokesperson of Osun Amotekun Corps, Idowu Yusuf, had announced early on Tuesday, announced ...

    The Chairman, Board, management and entire staff of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria have commended President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their recent directive to reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj, describing the gesture as a thoughtful and timely move that brings great ...

    A woman identified on Facebook as Jennifer Nwafor has accused her daughter’s school in Abakpa Nike, Enugu State of shielding a teacher who allegedly flogged her three-year-old child, leaving visible marks on her legs.   In a series of now-viral videos shared on Facebook on Monday, the visibly ...