The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong rebuke to Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over his recent claim that 150 million Nigerians now have access to “adequate electricity” with a power generation capacity of 5,500 megawatts (MW). In a statement released on April 23, 2025, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero labeled the minister’s […]
ASUU Denies Receiving ₦50 Billion from Federal Government, Demands Transparency
A fresh controversy has erupted between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government following public claims by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that ₦50 billion has been released to settle long-standing earned academic allowances for university lecturers and other university staff. ASUU, however, insists it has not received any […]
Ortom Cancels 64th Birthday Celebration, Mourns Victims of Herdsmen Attacks in Benue
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has canceled his planned 64th birthday celebration in honor of the scores of victims who lost their lives in recent attacks by suspected armed herdsmen across parts of Benue State. Ortom, in a somber message released on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the killings and described the development as […]
Nigerian Colleges of Education Set to Begin Degree Programs by September 2025 – Minister of Education
In a major policy shift poised to reshape teacher education in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced that Colleges of Education across the country will officially begin awarding bachelor’s degrees starting in September 2025. The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, disclosed this development during a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja on Friday. The move, […]
Edo Politics: Senator Imasuen Expected to Defect to APC Soon – Gov Okpebholo’s Adviser
A political adviser to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has revealed that Senator Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party (LP) is on the verge of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming days. The announcement has added momentum to the realignments and political maneuvering currently underway ahead of the Edo […]
Ribadu Appeals for Calm in Benue, Urges Indigenes to Support Federal Efforts to End Killings
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has called on the people of Benue State to exercise patience and support ongoing federal government efforts to end the spate of killings and insecurity in the region. Speaking during a high-level security visit to Makurdi on Friday, Ribadu cautioned against politicizing the crisis, stressing that such […]
2027 Elections: Dele Momodu Tips Atiku as Coalition’s Best Bet for Presidency
Media mogul and prominent politician, Chief Dele Momodu, has stirred conversations around the 2027 general elections with his bold declaration that he currently sees no one more suitable than former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to lead a united opposition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a political roundtable in Abuja on Thursday, […]
FG Designates Bola Tinubu International Airport as Strategic Backup to Abuja Airport
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Nasarawa State as an alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja. This strategic move aims to enhance aviation resilience, improve air traffic management, and ensure continuity of flight operations in case of emergencies or congestion at […]
Lawyers Besiege AGF’s Office, Demand Investigation of Former NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari
A group of legal practitioners under the aegis of the Coalition of Concerned Lawyers for Justice (CCLJ) staged a peaceful protest at the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) in Abuja on Friday, demanding a comprehensive probe into the tenure of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, […]
APC Aspirant Alleges Pressure to Step Down for Obasa’s Son in Agege Council Election
A leading chairmanship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Agege Local Government elections in Lagos State, Hon. Adekunle Aina, has raised concerns over alleged internal party pressure to withdraw from the race in favor of a preferred candidate — Abdulrahman Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of […]