Sunmonu’s claim false, CONUA never a govt tool – CONUA scribe
By Elizabeth Osayande The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has categorically dismissed remarks made by former labour leader Comrade Hassan Sunmonu, who claimed that the union is a government scheme aimed at undermining the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Recall that The former NLC lead, who is also the ex–general secretary of the Organisation […]
AFCON 2025: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed – date, time, venue
The line-up for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco has been confirmed, with four high-stakes encounters scheduled across Friday and Saturday as the race for continental glory intensifies.
Grain farmers seek FG bailout over ₦10.16bn losses, warn of looming food crisis
No fewer than 2,143 grain farmers in Kaduna State have appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention through free or subsidised farm inputs after recording losses estimated at over ₦10.16 billion during the 2025 farming season.
Police recover suspected military unexploded ordnance in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance (UXO) device in Zugurma community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.
Nigeria’s oil, gas post gains, miss targets in 2025
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s oil and gas industry recorded mixed performance marked with improvement in some indices marred by below expectation oil production, worsening gas flaring and dispute over the domestic fuel supply. Improved Upstream activity The rig count, an index of measuring activities in the upstream sector, recorded a rise of 63% year-on-year in 2025. […]
Oyo suspends monarch over illegal mining
THE Oyo State government, yesterday, suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki in Atisbo Local Government Area, Jacob Adefabi, over alleged illegal mining activities in the community.
