Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has slammed online advertisements and promotions that use his name and image without authorisation. In a statement published on his verified X account on Thursday, Obi said that while his aides had previously issued clarifications, some people continue to exploit his identity to mislead unsuspecting members of the public. He…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that talks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are progressing steadily, with new steps being taken to resolve all lingering issues affecting the nation’s tertiary education system. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the Federal Government remains committed to reaching a lasting…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi, has praised the current leadership of the apex bank for what he described as a “remarkable turnaround” in Nigeria’s monetary and economic stability. Speaking on recent economic developments, Sanusi said he had “nothing but positive words” for the CBN’s policies, noting that the institution had…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said there is no going back on the planned two-week nationwide warning strike if the Federal Government fails to respond to their demands on or before October 13 this year. The planned strike follows a two-week ultimatum issued by the union last week, asking the FG to address…
The Federal Government has reconstituted and inaugurated the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Federal Government Tertiary Institutions Expanded Negotiation Committee to accelerate ongoing discussions with academic and non-academic unions across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The negotiation committee, inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, is seen as a knee-jerk response to avert the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun mobilisation of its members across the nation’s universities in preparation for a possible nationwide warning strike. This comes barely a week before the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, which was announced on September 28, 2025. ASUU, in a circular signed by its…
A fresh graduate of the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, Osun State, identified only as Taoreed, has been confirmed dead. Taoreed was hit by a stray bullet during a clash between rival cult groups in the community. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, September 23, shortly after Taoreed had collected his National Youth…
The Bauchi State Special Schools Management Board has demoted the Vice Principal (Academics) of Jibril Aminu Model Secondary School to the position of classroom teacher for allegedly administering severe corporal punishment on a student. The decision followed an emergency meeting of the board’s senior management committee, which deliberated on reports of the incident that raised…
The Directorate of Administration and Planning, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) National Headquarters, heartily congratulates and felicitates the Federal Republic of Nigeria and her citizens as our dear nation celebrates her 65th Independence Anniversary. This historic day serves as a reminder of the collective sacrifices of our founding fathers, gallant nationalists, and selfless patriots…
The Federal High Court in Enugu has ordered the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to suspend all admission activities for the 2025/2026 academic session. The ruling came from Justice A.T. Segun-Bello after a group of students took the matter to court. The applicants Chibuzor…