An investigator with the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that alleged terrorist negotiator, Mr. Tukur Mamu, betrayed the Federal Government committee set up to secure the release of victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack in 2022. The DSS operative, testifying as the sixth prosecution witness (PW-6)…
Nigeria’s education authorities say they are finalising negotiations with university unions to resolve long-standing disputes over pay and conditions and to prevent a return to nationwide strikes. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa confirmed on Wednesday that the government is preparing a counter-offer for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary unions. He…
Fresh revelations by the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) have cast serious doubt on the Kaduna State Government’s claim that it has commenced payment of a N72,000 minimum wage. Contrary to assurances by officials, teachers across the state insist they are still being paid under the old wage structure. Pay slips and bank alerts…
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has disbanded his executive cabinet with immediate effect, marking a significant shake-up in the state administration. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Bologi, on Monday, the governor disclosed that the decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting held in Minna. Governor Bago, while announcing…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasiru el- Rufai, has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the last two years as ‘’ an evil government that has plunged 30 million more Nigerians into poverty,” and must be stopped from further destroying the country. El- Rufai said this while speaking on the state of…
Nigeria’s powerful university lecturers’ union has rejected a new Federal Government loan scheme for tertiary institution staff, warning that it risks worsening rather than solving the sector’s problems. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar Zone, said on Monday that the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Loan Scheme was “a poisoned chalice” that failed to…
Nigeria’s higher education sector is once again under the threat of disruption as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) signalled plans for strike action over government inaction on longstanding agreements. Speaking in Jos on Thursday, ASUU President Christopher Piwuna accused the Federal Government of ignoring repeated calls to resolve disputes that have lingered for…
The Nigerian government has spotlighted a series of high-impact projects in the South-East region, pledging continued investment in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and economic growth. Speaking at a public enlightenment forum in Abakaliki on Wednesday, Lauretta Bakare, Head of the Federal Information Centre in Ebonyi, said the projects formed part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the withdrawal of criminal proceedings against Ms Comfort Emmanson, an air passenger accused of disruptive behaviour, following her expression of remorse and interventions from respected figures. Minister Festus Keyamo said on Wednesday that Ibom Air, the airline involved in the 10 August incident, had agreed to…
Hezbollah has strongly criticised the Lebanese government’s decision to instruct the army to prepare a plan to disarm the Iran-backed movement, calling it a “grave mistake” that undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty and benefits Israel. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group said it would treat the decision as “non-existent,” warning that it weakens Lebanon and…
