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NANS threatens nationwide protest over prolonged closure of Benue tertiary institutions
By Adeola Badru The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Benue State Government to resolve its disputes with the state chapters of the
Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as fatality rate rises to 24%
By Chioma Obinna Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths
We Can’t Keep Turning the Other Cheek, ADC Warns against Attacks on Members
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned that opposition members were nearing the limits of their restraint over alleged attacks and intimidation, saying continued failure by
UNGA81: Tinubu calls for fresh push to end exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources
President Bola Tinubu has called for a fresh continental push to end the exploitation of Africa’s critical mineral resources. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the
Tinubu Should Quit 2027 Race, Says Big Tent
The Big Tent Coalition led by Prof. Pat Utomi has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for its latest spurious demand that Peter
Tinubu Should Quit 2007 Race, Says Big Tent
The Big Tent Coalition led by Prof. Pat Utomi has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for its latest spurious demand that Peter
2027: Sokoto Unveils 6,990 Jobs Record, Dares Opposition to Show Scorecard
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election, the Sokoto State Government has declared that the contest for the state must be decided
Iran president vows to ‘firmly defend’ country’s positions at UN
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to “firmly defend” his country’s positions, as he departed for New York to attend the UN General Assembly. “We emerged with our heads
UK excludes Nigerian, Ghanaian-trained teachers from teaching qualification list
Teachers trained in Nigeria and Ghana are no longer eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England under the United Kingdom’s overseas-trained teacher application route. The change took
Chief Ojugbana weighs in on Dangote IPO, urges Nigerians to embrace opportunities responsibly
By Austin Obi Revered nobleman and elder statesman, Chief F.E. Ojugbana has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering, IPO, as a significant development for Nigeria’s capital
