Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to divert part of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Ondo State, saying the original route presented major engineering challenges that would have significantly increased construction costs. Speaking in Abuja during an update on President Bola Tinubu’s major road […]
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with public transport operators set to receive priority under the new arrangement. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the measure on Thursday in Abuja, describing […]
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, arguing that reversing the policy would demonstrate a lack of understanding of the country’s economic and governance challenges. Tinubu made the comment on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the United Nations and other international human rights bodies to probe the abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esinle School, Oriire Local Government Area, describing the incident as “grave enough to warrant global scrutiny.” In a video shared by Oyo Affairs, […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a tough directive to security personnel, warning that any officer who hesitates to engage bandits or terrorists while waiting for orders will be treated as an accomplice. Speaking in Sokoto during the distribution of new armoured vehicles, Musa urged troops […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending its ultimatum by four weeks and warning that a nationwide strike could begin if outstanding demands remain unresolved. The doctors are demanding the immediate release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), […]
Nigeria’s Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking one of the biggest security reforms since the return to democracy. The proposed legislation introduces a dual policing system, allowing states to operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police. Under the bill, […]
In a move described as a “decisive turning point” for Nigeria’s embattled tertiary education sector, the Federal Government has officially replaced the contentious 2009 pact with a groundbreaking new agreement. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Wednesday that under this landmark deal, senior academics in the newly established […]
In a move described as a “decisive turning point” for Nigeria’s embattled tertiary education sector, the Federal Government has officially replaced the contentious 2009 pact with a groundbreaking new agreement. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Wednesday that under this landmark deal, senior academics in the newly established […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s “No Work, No Pay” directive, declaring that no amount of intimidation will break its ranks or weaken its resolve. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made the statement on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He […]
