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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed claims of a rift between him and his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that those attempting to cause division between them will not succeed. Speaking in Madobi on Tuesday during an event marking Kwankwaso’s 69th birthday, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his loyalty to the former governor and pledged to uphold the ideals of the Kwankwasiyya movement. “Those within and outside trying […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised an alert over a planned series of coordinated attacks by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on communities in Ondo and Kogi States. In a confidential communication addressed to the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade in Akure, the DSS warned of imminent threats and urged increased surveillance and security presence in the affected areas. The letter, titled "Imminent Attacks […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike. This was announced by the union’s National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Prof. Piwuna, the decision followed an overnight meeting of the union’s National Executive Council, which ended in the early hours of Wednesday. He stated that the strike was initially declared in response to the federal […]

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has inaugurated the North-West University Teaching Hospital, describing the facility as a monumental achievement and a lasting legacy for the people of the state. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Sokoto, the governor praised the vision behind the establishment of the teaching hospital, which was initiated by former governor and senator, Aliyu Wamakko. He said the project marks a major milestone in medical education, healthcare […]

  Nigeria’s Net Domestic Credit (NDC) declined by 12.8 per cent year-on-year to N98.97 trillion in August 2025, reflecting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) continued monetary policy adjustments aimed at supporting disinflation and easing liquidity pressures within the economy. The NDC represents the total value of credit extended by banks to both the private and public sectors. The latest figures indicate a slowdown in overall credit growth when compared […]

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has scheduled an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to assess the Federal Government’s response to its 30-day ultimatum over unresolved welfare and policy issues affecting its members. According to a notice sent to its members, the meeting — which will hold virtually — will focus on evaluating the level of government compliance with the association’s demands and […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced a fully digitised platform aimed at transforming the processes for drug integrity testing and visa clearance in Nigeria. The initiative, launched in Abuja, is designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility while curbing substance abuse and preventing drug syndicates from exploiting legitimate travel processes. At the unveiling, NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), represented by the agency’s […]

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Moma, in Imo State, bringing the total number of universities in Nigeria to 301. The approval was formally presented to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday in Abuja by the NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, during a brief ceremony. According to Ribadu, the new university becomes Imo State's third state-owned university, further demonstrating […]