November 25, 2025
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Nigeria’s University Lecturers Warn Of Looming Strike As ASUU Accuses Government Of Failing To Honour Commitments

Kingsley Chukwu04 mins

University lecturers in Nigeria have warned that the country may face another wave of industrial action unless the Federal Government urgently addresses long-standing disputes affecting public higher education. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, issued the warning at a press conference in the capital on Monday. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi—represented…

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Obasanjo, Fayose Clash Again After Ex-governor Sends Blistering Post-birthday SMS

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

Tensions between former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose resurfaced on Monday after Fayose sent an inflammatory message accusing Obasanjo of belonging “in the zoo”. The message, released to the media by Obasanjo’s spokesman Kehinde Akinyemi, was sent shortly after the former president attended Fayose’s 65th birthday ceremony. Rather than a routine…

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Kebbi School Attack: Defence Minister Urges Immediate Rescue Of Kidnapped Students

Kingsley Chukwu01 mins

Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, has denounced the attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, which resulted in the abduction of 25 students and the death of Vice Principal Malam Hassan Makuku. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Matawalle said President Bola Tinubu had instructed security agencies to…

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Nigerian University Staff Warn Of Strike Amid Lingering Funding And Welfare Concerns

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

The Kano Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that Nigeria could face another nationwide university strike if the Federal Government fails to address unresolved issues affecting public higher education. Speaking in Kano on Monday, Dr Abdulkadir Muhammad, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, said the union was frustrated that negotiations had stalled…

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ADC Opens New National Secretariat, Pledges Strengthened Democracy and Responsible Leadership

Kingsley Chukwu01 mins

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially opened its new party secretariat in Abuja, underscoring its commitment to democracy, leadership accountability, and national development. At the inauguration, ADC Chairman Senator David Mark reaffirmed the party’s focus on transparent governance, institutional efficiency, and policies that enhance citizen welfare. He said the secretariat would function as a…

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DICON And Zumach Forge Partnership For Local Production Of Military Hardware

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zumach and Associates Limited to establish local production of armoured vehicles, military hardware, and weapon systems. The agreement, formalised on Monday in Abuja, is expected to elevate the country’s defence production capabilities and fast-track the development of critical systems, including tanks, MRAPs, and…

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15 Arrested, Eight Trucks Seized In Edo NSCDC Anti-Mining Operation

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State has detained 15 individuals and confiscated eight trucks loaded with illegally mined minerals during a crackdown across the state, officials confirmed on Monday. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo said the arrests followed intelligence-driven operations conducted on 15–16 November. Six trucks carrying Kyline clay were intercepted…

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