Federal Government Pays Universities N2.3bn As Salary Arrears

The Federal Government has released N2.3 billion, representing Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears, to universities across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja while giving updates on ongoing engagements with ASUU and other tertiary institution unions. “The disbursements, processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, reflect the Tinubu Administration’s resolve to clear inherited backlogs and enhance the welfare of academic and non-academic staff in the...

Lamido Denies Chairmanship Form At PDP HQ, Threatens Court Action

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, who failed to purchase a form to contest for the National Chairman position of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has threatened court action. Lamido, who was unable to secure the form at the PDP National Headquarters on Monday morning, expressed dissatisfaction with the development. Addressing journalists in front of his supporters, Lamido declared that he was prepared to contest for the chairmanship of the party at the November...

NAPTIP Rescues 26 Children, Arrests Orphanage Operator

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, rescued no fewer than 26 trafficked children at an orphanage home in Benue state. This is contained in a statement by NAPTIP Press Officer in Abuja, Mr Vincent Adekoye. One of the suspects, a 60-year-old man (name withheld), is the founder of an internationally recognized Civil Society Organization, National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NACRAN), based in Benue. Adekoye stated...

Paul Biya Declares Winner, Protest Erupts In Cameroon

The Constitutional Council of Cameroon has declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president as a winner of Cameroon’s October 12, 2025 presidential elections with 53.66% and the runner-up Issa Tchrioma Bakary with 35.19%. This is the Result per Region for the 2 first candidates as presented by the Constitutional Council. Adamawa: Paul Biya 34,61% | Issa Tchiroma 50,33% Centre: Paul Biya 70,14% | Issa Tchiroma 21,62% East: Paul Biya 73,88% | Issa Tchiroma 19,82%...

Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Seals 498 Drug Shops In Lagos 

For violating pharmacy laws and standards governing the handling and distribution of medicines, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 498 pharmaceutical premises across Lagos State. Dr Suleiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement for the Council, while briefing newsmen at the PCN’s zonal office in Yaba, said the clampdown followed a weeklong enforcement operation conducted across 20 local government areas, including Ikeja, Apapa, Ikorodu, Alimosho, Surulere, and Lagos Island. “The affected premises comprised 215 pharmacies,...

Boko Haran Insurgents Use Drones To Launch Attacks – Zulum

The outlawed group, Boko Haram have now resort of using drones to launch attacks on Borno State communities and Military bases. It will be recalled that terrorists deployed a drone to attack a military formation in the state, signaling a dangerous escalation in the capabilities of the terrorist group. Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum of Borno State has raised concern over the proliferation of drone attacks by Boko Haram insurgents, calling on the federal government to...

Over 150 Persons Infected With Skin Disease In Adamawa 

No fewer than 150 people have been infected with contagious skin disease (scabies) in Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The disease, which causes severe itching and rashes, has sparked concern among locals. Abdul Garba Sheji, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) for Guyuk LGA said the disease spread across six wards to include Dukul, Bobini, Lokoro, Guyuk, Banjiram, and Purokayo. The outbreak was first detected earlier this month and continues to spread...

Certificate Forgery:  Bauchi teacher Fired After 23 Years In Service

A schoolteacher, Habibullah Umar, who allegedly forged two university degree certificates and impersonated a qualified teacher for over two decades, has been fired by the Bauchi State Teachers Service Commission. The Commission’s Information Officer, Dahiru Adamu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, stating that the action followed the recommendations of an investigation committee that found clear evidence of forgery and impersonation. “Umar, who had worked for 23 years, submitted two fake degree certificates purportedly...

Era Of Treating Domestic Violence As A Family Matter Is Over– Police

The Nigerian Police Force has declared that the era of dismissing domestic violence as a “family matter” is over. The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Miller Dantawaye, made this known at the 2025 National Conference of Raising Future Leaders, organized by the Memunat Single Mother and Child Initiative, and held at the National Human Rights Commission in Abuja. Dantawaye, who was represented by CSP Blessed O. Folorunsho, Officer-in-Charge of the Gender...

Insecurity: Kwara State Govt Shutdown 45 Public Schools

Due to series of bandit attacks in some communities across Niger state, the State government has shutdown 45 public schools. Sheu Ibrahim Adaramaja, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ilorin during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing Report organised by the Ministry of Communications. “The decision to close down the affected schools is to safeguard the students and teachers from being attacked by suspected bandits in those...

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