Nnamdi Kanu sacks legal team
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has sacked all members of his legal team, saying that he was prepared to defend himself. Following his declaration, members of his legal team, led by Kanu Agabi (SAN), announced their decision to withdraw their continuous participation in the case, setting the stage […]
Host Community Fund rises to N373bn as NUPRC oversees 536 projects
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), has risen to N373bn as of October 13, 2025. The commission in a statement signed by its Head, Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu on Monday in Abuja, added that at least 536 community projects were currently ongoing simultaneously. […]
NLC warns FG against intimidating ASUU with no work, no pay policy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal government to withdraw it’s threat of no work no pay against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU), as it warns of taking up engagement with government if the unions concerns were not met in two weeks. President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero […]
Corruption: Why Tinubu must Revisit Controversial Cases Abandoned By Buhari
By Gabriel Ajanaku The governing All Progressives Congress (APC) as Nigerians will recall, rode to power on the premise of ridding the country of endemic corruption. The late President Muhammadu Buhari who became the party’s first leader, laid the foundation for the war against corruption on assumption of office by strengthening institutions for an all-out […]
The Uncommon Legislative Engine: A Record of Reform from Nigeria’s 10th Senate
By Eseme Eyiboh It is a peculiar feature of Nigerian political commentary that verifiable evidence is often sacrificed on the altar of sentiment. A recent Editorial of Leadership Sunday questioning the relevance of the 10th Senate and portraying it as a mere appendage of the executive, though expressing the legitimate anguish of citizens battling hunger and […]
ASUU declares 2 weeks warning strike nationwide, lecturers to down tools Monday
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a two-week warning strike with effect from Sunday midnight, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government to meet its long standing demands. The union also warned that unless concrete steps were taken within the two-week period of the warning strike, […]
Community Health Practitioners raise alarm over unaccredited health schools in Kaduna
The Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (ACHN) has called on government to clamp down on unaccredited schools of health sciences and technology operating illegally across Kaduna State. The community health practitioners raised alarm over potential hazards and threats to public health and professional standards associated with the proliferation of such mushroom colleges in […]
“Adopt Eco-Friendly Methods”, Nasarawa Government Tells Miners
The Nasarawa State government has urged miners to adopt eco-friendly methods that will promote responsible and sustainable mining practices. The State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Dr Margaret Itake Elayo, gave the charge Friday, at a press briefing in Lafia. She said the state was ensuring that mining activities are conducted in line with […]
Women Affairs Minister empowers over 1000 persons in Nasarawa
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has empowered over 1000 women and youths across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State with livelihood support to alleviate their sufferings. Speaking during the event tagged ” Renewed Hope Women and Youth Empowerment and Health Outreach” in Keffi Local Government Area on Friday, the Minister […]
Nasarawa Women Demand Inclusion in Disaster Plan
A coalition of women groups comprising of women farmers, traders , young girls and Persons with Disabilities ( PWDs) has appealed for their inclusion in disaster preparedness and response in Nasarawa State. The group working in collaboration with Beacon Youth Initiative and Education as a Vaccine, made this request during an advocacy visit and presentation […]