ASUU UNICROSS embarks on indefinite strike over welfare, agreement breach
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River (UNICROSS) chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the failure of the institution’s management to implement the salary structure and other welfare benefits of academic staff.
Nigerian man extradited to US over alleged romance fraud scheme
A Nigerian man, Samuel Ugberaese, has been taken to the United States over alleged involvement in a romance scam and money laundering case targeting elderly victims.
2027: PDP clears Jonathan as sole presidential candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP faction led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Tuesday granted former President Goodluck Jonathan a waiver from its presidential screening process ahead of the 2027 election, as party officials confirmed he is currently the party’s only presidential aspirant.
Apapa ports: Extortion returns to access roads 24hrs after PEBEC enforcement
Barely 24 hours after Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, led by
the Director-General, Princess Zahra Audu, concluded special raid operation to dismantle illegal checkpoints and extortion hotspots at Apapa ports axis, Lagos, the illegal activities have returned as usual.
Top 10 safest countries in Africa 2026
Africa has a wide mix of safety conditions, but several countries consistently rank as the safest on the continent according to the Global Peace Index (GPI).
APC National Assembly appeal committee receives five petitions over Delta primaries
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Primaries Appeal Committee for Delta State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam, on Tuesday disclosed that the committee has received five petitions arising from the party’s recently concluded National Assembly primaries in the state. Dr. Ujam, who spoke with journalists at the APC secretariat in Asaba, said the committee […]
Nigeria-US joint airstrikes kill 175 ISIS fighters – DHQ
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says joint counterterrorism airstrikes carried out with the United States Africa Command have killed 175 ISIS terrorists in the North-East.
We’re not closing down because of banditry – LAUTECH
By Adesina Wahab The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, has debunked rumours that the university has been shut down because of the fear that bandits want to invade the institution. In a statement on Tuesday evening signed by Olalekan Fadeyi on behalf of the Registrar, Mrs Olayinka Balogun, the management of […]
Two women escape jungle justice in Akwa Ibom
Two women narrowly escaped jungle justice in Uyo after an irate mob stripped them naked, brutally assaulted them, and attempted to subject them to unlawful execution over allegations yet to be verified.
2026 World Cup: Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for record sixth appearance
Ronaldo already holds the men’s all-time international appearance and goalscoring records, with 226 caps and 143 goals for Portugal.
