Cleric appeals to Sule over Keana’s detention
By Edwin Philip, Lafia Archbishop Prof. Emmanuel Musa Jatau, Founder of Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly, Piwoyi, Abuja, has appealed to Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, to consider humanitarian grounds in the continued detention of a Nasarawa-based media activist, Abdulkarim Alanana Mai’yau, popularly known as Oscar Keana. Jatau made the appeal in a letter dated October […]
FG succumbs to SSANU threat, releases eight months arrears
—As SSANU hails minister’s swift reaction By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Less than two days after issuing a 14-day ultimatum over the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has commended the Federal Government for releasing eight months’ salary arrears to its members. SSANU said the prompt intervention […]
Tinubu pays tribute to ex-NADECO Chieftain, chief Ralph Obioha
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to Chief Obioha’s family, his community, the people of Abia State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, members of the National Democratic Coalition […]
Multiple levies: Okada riders, ticket sellers clash in Akure
There was tension in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, and ticket sellers clashed over alleged multiple levies, leaving several people injured.
Presidency defends Tinubu, faults Economist’s Nigeria assessment
ABUJA — Special Adviser, Media & Public Communication/Spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has faulted a recent assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by The Economist, accusing the international publication of relying on a distorted narrative of Nigeria’s political and economic situation. Dare stated this in a statement posted on his X platform on […]
AFCON title saga: CAS to hear Senegal’s appeal against Morocco on Thursday
The long-running dispute over the winner of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations will move to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday when the sports tribunal hears Senegal’s appeal against the decision to strip them of the title and award it to hosts Morocco.
