By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Police operatives in Imo State have reportedly arrested some officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) branch, following the union’s declaration of an indefinite strike. The officials were said to have been arrested after participating in a radio programme on Tuesday, during which the […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and a member of the House of Representatives, Chief Chris Nkwonta, 14 days to apologise over comments the party described as support for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party in […]

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Academic activities at Niger Delta University (NDU) and Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) have been disrupted following the declaration of an indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over what the union described as the Bayelsa State Government’s failure to implement agreements reached with its members. The […]

—Says open movement of cattle no longer sustainable—Begins ranching pilot in Plateau, plans rehabilitation of 417 grazing reserves By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Government on Tuesday said it has intensified efforts to end incessant clashes between farmers and herders, with plans to rehabilitate grazing reserves and establish modern ranching settlements in six areas […]

By Matthew Johnson ABUJA — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Turkish Zone, has urged the Senate to expand the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to cover eligible Nigerian students studying in accredited institutions outside the country. NANS made the call during an engagement with the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora […]

By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — The Southwest Security Stakeholders Group, SSSG, has urged President Bola Tinubu to expedite action on the establishment of state police following the passage of the proposed constitutional amendment by the National Assembly. The group made the call on Tuesday after an extraordinary meeting held at Oodua House, Ikeja, Lagos. The […]

—Says stronger Naira will cut food prices—-Calls for fast tracking of state police By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday, pressed the federal government yto sustain food import policies, fast-track state police, and accelerate a commercial restructuring of refineries, while pledging full support for striking aviation and hotel […]

— Warns against repeat of political violence in old Western Region By Steve Oko President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to ensure a level playing field in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, with political analyst, Dr Chris Akinfosile (FNISM), warning that any attempt to manipulate the poll could damage Nigeria’s democratic credibility. […]

The APC candidate commended Tinubu for what he described as bold and courageous decisions to remove the fuel subsidy and reform the nation’s economy.

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that recent remarks attributed to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir on Nigeria’s religious identity have vindicated concerns previously raised by its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, over religious freedom and equality in the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesman, […]