ASUU shuts down IMSU, begins indefinite strike
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Imo State University, IMSU, branch has commenced an indefinite strike over alleged non-payment of salaries, promotion arrears and other entitlements owed its members. The union announced the commencement of the industrial action on Monday, August 10, 2026, saying the strike would be total […]
Police rescue 15 kidnap victims after gun battle in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a fierce gun battle with their abductors. The victims, comprising 12 adults and three children, including two personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, were […]
Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Indonesia’s anti-graft agency, Corruption Eradication Commission, KPK, has arrested and convicted hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites, including ministers, governors, lawmakers and judges, the Indonesian Ambassador’s representative, Mrs Tuty Dityawanty, said Monday. The disclosure came as Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities sought lessons from Indonesia’s experience in tackling graft, with the emphasis on what […]
Iran supreme leader names Guards general Abdollahi military chief
Abdollahi had previously led the Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran’s inter-branch central military command tasked with coordinating operations.
16-year-old daughter of Senator Natasha builds orphanage in Okene
— ‘Start now if you care,’ teenager says By John Alechenu ABUJA — Sixteen-year-old Nadia Zakaria, daughter of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has built and handed over a new orphanage home in Etahi Community, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Oyiza-Salem Divine Orphanage Home was commissioned on Saturday after it was built and fully […]
2027: You’ll not be disappointed, Kwara APC gov candidate tells voters
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin ILORIN — The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Kwara State, Hon. Salihu-Yakubu Danladi, has assured voters in the Kwara Central Senatorial District that he would not disappoint them if elected governor in the 2027 election. Danladi gave the assurance during the APC’s state-wide “Thank You” tour of the Kwara […]
