11-month salary protest: Cross River govt says irregular LG workers won’t be paid
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Government has defended its ongoing payroll sanitisation exercise, dismissing Wednesday’s protest by persons claiming to be unpaid local government workers as an attempt to pressure the government into recognising appointments that did not follow due process. The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem, said […]
‘Where is the Tinubu we knew?’ Babachir Lawal questions President’s leadership style
…Accuses FG of Lagos-centric projects, alleges judiciary has lost independence By Olayinka Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership style, alleging that the President has departed from the inclusive governance approach he displayed during his tenure as Lagos State governor. Lawal, […]
Is FIFA selling the FIFA World Cup? 5 things to know
FIFA has clarified that it is not selling the FIFA World Cup, following the unveiling of a proposal to create a new commercial subsidiary aimed at strengthening the financial future of global football.
Atiku queries Tinubu’s allocation of N15. 13b for 39 SUVS, demands particulars
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has dared President Bola Tinubu to publish the chassis numbers, suppliers and contract details of 39 Sport Utility Vehicles SUVs for which ₦15.13 billion was appropriated in the 2026 Federal Budget, or admit that Nigerians have been defrauded. In a statement […]
Rising insecurity: UNIJOS summons students to emergency meeting
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has summoned all students to a crucial meeting over rising security concerns and recent incidents within and around the institution. The university has also declared a lecture-free period to enable students attend the meeting scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at the […]
‘Nigerians condemned us’ — IGP on 56-day Oriire school rescue
“There is something we call collateral damage. People were comparing us to other nations. They wanted us to take hasty decisions.”
