The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, has raised concerns over alleged threats to the life of its Chairman, Comrade Oluwaseyi Gbenga Abayomi, reportedly linked to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe. In a petition submitted to the Nigeria Police Force, the union claimed that

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has clarified that his recent visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was motivated by the pursuit of peace and dialogue, and not by any political ambition. The governor made the statement on Friday while receiving the leadership of the Abia Diaspora Commission

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The Bauchi State government has announced temporary road closures and diversions in the state capital ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit, citing security and traffic management concerns. President Tinubu is scheduled to arrive in Bauchi on Saturday to pay his respects to the family and followers of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, with debt servicing projected to account for N15.52 trillion, representing about 26.7% of total expenditure. The budget, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” also includes a proposed capital expenditure of ₦26.08 trillion and recurrent (non-debt) spending

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The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of Favour, a 200-Level Biotechnology student, who reportedly died after being bitten by a snake. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday night at Itakeate Isao under circumstances that are still being discussed within the university community. Favour was immediately

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A Nigerian Navy personnel, Warrant Officer Balogun Olu, has been accused of physically assaulting a woman in the presence of her husband during a dispute involving a car mechanic at Gowon Estate, Egbeda, Lagos State. The victim’s husband, Jacob Ipogah, told SaharaReporters on Friday evening that the incident occurred earlier the same day when he

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The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised concerns over alleged alterations to Nigeria’s recently passed Tax Reform Acts, calling for transparency, an independent investigation, and a suspension of the laws’ implementation. In a statement released Friday and signed by Executive Director YZ Ya’u, CITAD said it was troubled by claims that the

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A coalition of human rights organisations, faith-based groups, and civil society actors has raised alarm over what it described as a recurring pattern of attacks during the Christmas season in Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt, warning of the risk of fresh violence during the 2025 festivities. In a joint statement issued on Thursday and

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reopened the headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc in Lagos after the electricity distribution company signed a binding undertaking to address alleged violations of consumer rights. The development was confirmed on Friday by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. The company’s premises had been sealed

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it will wait for the final ruling of the Court of Appeal before taking a position on the ongoing leadership dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Friday after holding a meeting with rival factions of the

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