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The Academic Staff Union of Universities has directed lecturers in 20 universities to prepare for industrial action over alleged failure by the Federal and state governments to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. ASUU gave the affected governments and university authorities a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the outstanding issues, warning that its branches would commence strike action if their demands are not met. The decision was reached at the union’s […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he will not act as a political godfather to his successor, stressing that whoever takes over from him will be accountable to the people of the state. Makinde stated this on Monday at the Oyo State Hijrah 1448/2026 luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor said leadership should be based on responsibility and service to the people rather than personal […]

The Department of State Services has released a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, after clearing him of any involvement in the abduction and killing of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State. Marwana was arrested in connection with the May 15 attack on schools in the area. A security source said a DSS panel investigated the allegations against the Katsina-born artisan and found no evidence linking him to Ansaru or any terrorist […]

Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has said his actions were motivated by patriotism and concern over Nigeria’s worsening condition. Ma’aji said economic hardship, poor governance and the welfare of Nigerians and military personnel influenced his concerns about the country’s direction. According to Premium Times, the colonel made the remarks while discussing the allegations against him. He said Nigeria was […]

Sensitive election materials have arrived in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, while more than 30,000 National Youth Service Corps members are available for deployment as ad-hoc staff. The Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed that the sensitive materials, including ballot papers and Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices, are being kept at the Central Bank of Nigeria facility in the state for security reasons. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary to […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied reports that he is lobbying to become Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, described the report as false. He said he had not discussed the leadership or membership of the campaign council with anyone. Wike, however, reaffirmed his […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has proposed making payment of its annual ₦200 dues a requirement for students seeking mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. NANS National President, Akinteye Babatunde, disclosed this in posts on Facebook while explaining plans to change how the association collects its dues. Babatunde said NANS would work with relevant agencies to develop a system through which students could pay the […]

The Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has insisted that his lawyers and journalists must be present before he appears before the House of Representatives committee investigating the council. Adeyemi is currently in police custody over allegations surrounding the creation and operations of the PFIPC. The House Ad Hoc Committee, led by Yusuf Gagdi, is investigating how the council allegedly secured office space at […]

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has unveiled a new spiritual movement, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT). Dikeh announced the initiative on Sunday through her Instagram page, describing NWPT as an interdenominational platform for believers seeking spiritual revival and transformation. The actress said the movement is anchored on Mark 2:22, which refers to putting new wine into new wineskins. According to the announcement, NWPT aims to promote prayer, revival, apostolic training, […]