Insecurity: Nigeria’s defence minister resigns
Nigeria’s defence minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. “President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of […]
“Tinubu robbing Nigerians to pay cronies” – Atiku condemns NNPCL ₦17.5 tn expenditure report
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of “robbing Nigerians to pay cronies” following a report that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spent ₦17.5 trillion within one year on pipeline security and related costs. In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku described the expenditure as a “brazen financial […]
Alia “dancing on the graves” of attack Victims – Group
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has criticised the governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, accusing him of denying the scale and nature of ongoing violence in the state and “dancing on the graves of victims of genocide.” In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Luka Binniyat, the socio-political organisation expressed shock […]
NASU Faults FG’s Threats to Enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has faulted what it described as the federal government’s recurring threats to invoke the “No Work, No Pay” policy against striking workers, describing it as unjust and contrary to labour laws. In a statement titled “Recurring Threats by Government Officials to Enforce the ‘No Work, […]
Unions Pass Vote of Confidence on Seun Faleye-led NSITF Management, Rally Minister’s Support
The two major domestic workers’ unions in the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions, (ASSBIFI) and the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, (NUBIFIE), have thrown their weight behind the Management team led by the Managing Director, barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, saying the Management […]
Nigeria, South Korea celebrate 45 years of relationship, vow stronger partnership
The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed it’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Nigeria across key sectors including trade, technology, culture, and education. Charge d’Affaires of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Tak Namgung, made the commitment during the 2025 Republic of Korea National Day celebration held over the weekend in Abuja, attended by Nigerian […]
Ngige congratulates Soludo on re-election victory
Former Governor of Anambra State and ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has congratulated Governor Charles Soludo on his victory in the November 8 governorship election. Ngige, in a congratulatory message issued from London on Sunday, described Soludo’s landslide win across the 21 local government areas of the state as a referendum on […]
NLC, education unions forge alliance, issues FG 4-week ultimatum to meet demands
The crisis in the education has taken another dimension, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) together with the leadership of all tertiary education-based unions in Nigeria have unanimously issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve all pending demands and lingering issues causing industrial disharmony in the nation’s education sector, or risk a […]
Edo govt. approves compulsory teaching of indigenous languages
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the school curriculum across Edo State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to preserving the State’s rich cultural heritage and promoting indigenous knowledge. The Governor made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Esan Okpa Initiative to Government House […]
NELFUND asks institutions to update, upload student records on portal
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged accredited tertiary institutions to update their existing student records and upload the details of all their students, both returning and newly admitted on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal ahead of the official opening of the portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. NELFUND’s Director, Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi […]