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By Bamidele Atoyebi Something unusual is happening in Nigeria’s academic space a silent wave of salary arrears is being paid out to university lecturers, some of whom left the system years ago with no hope of ever being remembered. A former ASUU member, known on social media as @Nig_Farmer, recently shared a lighthearted tweet: […]
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reiterated his administration’s strong stance on security, declaring that his government maintains a zero-tolerance policy for crime and criminal elements in the state. Speaking during a security stakeholders’ engagement held in Umuahia, the governor emphasized that the safety of lives and property remains a top priority of his […]
The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Y. Suleiman, is increasingly being seen as a pivotal figure in determining the future direction of Bauchi State, as his leadership continues to influence major legislative and developmental decisions. Since assuming office, Suleiman has used his position to champion progressive policies, with a strong focus […]
A security expert, Dr. Aondona Mnenge, has described the ongoing killings in Benue State as acts of terrorism, warning that the nature of the violence bears the hallmarks of a coordinated campaign to instill fear and displace communities. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Mnenge, a counter-terrorism analyst and security consultant, said the […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has identified wealthy residents of Abuja, popularly referred to as “big men,” as the greatest obstacle to effective tax collection and infrastructure development in the nation’s capital. Wike stated this on Wednesday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has stated that the ruling of the Court of Appeal delivered on June 13, 2025, remains binding and valid, asserting that it reinforces an earlier judgment which reinstated the sacked local government chairmen and councillors elected under its platform. The APC, in a statement issued by its […]
Deeply concerned by the increasing spate of violent attacks across Nigeria, the Catholic Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have declared Friday, June 20, 2025, a day of fasting and prayer. The declaration is part of a spiritual response to ongoing killings in the country, especially recent massacres in parts of Benue and Enugu States. […]
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has been confirmed fit to play in the club’s upcoming match against FC Porto, assistant coach Javier Mascherano said on Thursday, ending days of speculation over the Argentine star’s fitness. Messi had been the subject of concern after missing several training sessions earlier in the week. The 37-year-old forward, […]
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalised after coming down with a stomach illness, the club confirmed on Thursday June19 2025. The French international, who joined the Spanish giants earlier this season, was admitted to a private clinic in Madrid after complaining of abdominal discomfort. Though the full extent of the illness […]
The Premier League has fined Manchester City £1.08 million (approximately €1 million) after the club admitted to multiple breaches of match timing regulations, including delayed kick-offs and second-half restarts. According to a statement released on Thursday, Manchester City violated Rule L.33 of the Premier League Handbook on nine separate occasions between October 2024 and […]
