The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it is ready to embark on what it described as the âmother of all strikesâ if the Federal Government fails to implement the 2009 agreements reached with the union. The University of Calabar (Unical) chapter made this declaration on Tuesday at a press conference in…
Nigeriaâs kidnap-for-ransom economy has hit record levels, with citizens paying at least N2.56 billion between July 2024 and June 2025 to secure the release of abducted relatives and community members. This marks a sharp 144% year-on-year increase compared to N1.05 billion paid in the same period of the previous year. According to SBM Intelligenceâs latest…
A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, throwing several carriages off the tracks and sparking panic among passengers. The accident happened shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m. on its way to Kaduna. Witnesses said the train suddenly shook before some of the carriages overturned, forcing people to…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has advised applicants awaiting its recruitment shortlist to prioritise fitness and personal health. In a post via X on Tuesday, the service said firefighting is a physically demanding job, and urged prospective recruits to prioritise their health. âRECRUITMENT NOTICE! Dear Prospective Fire Officers-in-Waiting, while you wait for the shortlist, please…
Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva on Monday hosted Nigerian Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, in a meeting that highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy and Afro-Brazilian heritage. The visit marks a significant moment in strengthening ties between Brazil and Africa, particularly through the shared history and cultural connections rooted in the African diaspora….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Brazilian investors that Nigeriaâs ongoing economic reforms are producing measurable results, declaring that corruption has been curbed since he assumed office. Tinubu gave the assurance on Monday during a meeting with ministers from both countries and members of the Brazil Business Group, where he reiterated Nigeriaâs readiness to deepen…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reiterated his call for the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as âthe right thing to do.â Mbah made the appeal yesterday during a question-and-answer session following his presentation on âLeadership and Transformationâ at the Showcase…
The Police in Adamawa have launched a manhunt for a suspect alleged to have killed a villager over a dispute involving his wife in Demsa Local Government Area of the state. Sources said the incident occurred in Wuro Bakumbo village, where one Hamman Shomo allegedly attacked Hammadu Shagari with a knife following a quarrel. It…
Seven persons have been killed while eight others sustained various degrees of injuries following an overnight attack on Angwan Rimi community in Kamaru ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the incident occurred on Sunday night when suspected armed herders invaded the village. Victims of the…
United States President, Donald Trump, at both his White House events on Monday, has suggested the possible renaming of the US Department of Defense to âDepartment of War.â Trump, while meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the Oval Office on Monday, said, âYou know, we got the Department of Defense, but I â…