Budgetary allocations for personnel costs in several federal universities have significantly increased, following the Federal Government’s approval of a 40 per cent pay rise for academic staff and the introduction
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The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) USA has demanded that President Bola Tinubu dismiss Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to resolve Rivers State’s ongoing political crisis. The group also called
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected the ongoing impeachment proceedings initiated by the State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his
The Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail on Wednesday to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN—along with his son Abdulaziz and wife Hajia
The federal government has withdrawn the criminal charge against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central. A notice of discontinuance was filed in suit number FHC ABJ CR 195 2025 between the
Amid rising political tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara turned to faith, assuring residents that the state will avoid another cycle of political conflict. In his New Year message,
Godiya Akwashiki, the senator who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has died at the age of 52, following a protracted illness. A family source, who
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, December 31, arraigned Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, alongside Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose, and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed before
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has officially joined the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Anambra State governor announced his defection on Wednesday, December
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, South South, Victor Giadom, has told Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that he must pass through the Minister of the Federal
The Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, Simon Field, has visited world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua in hospital following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said he is better equipped to address Nigeria’s economic and security challenges if given the opportunity to
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing speculation that he plans to defect to the All
Ibadan, Oyo State — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has presented what he describes as documentary evidence showing that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, allegedly received ₦50 billion from
President Bola Tinubu made a colourful appearance at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos on Saturday to join residents and tourists for the celebration of the ongoing Eyo Festival. The President’s