Students Give ASUU, Federal Government 7 Days To Resolve Ongoing Disputes

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsStudents Give ASUU, Federal Government 7 Days To Resolve Ongoing Disputes

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 16, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar if the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) do not resolve the ongoing disputes within seven days. NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, stated this on Wednesday in a press statement, saying the recent threat of industrial action by ASUU was jeopardizing the progress. Oladoja said: “It is, therefore, in this spirit that NANS...

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Yobe Retirees To Receive N5.8bn In Outstanding Gratuity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYobe Retirees To Receive N5.8bn In Outstanding Gratuity

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 16, 2025

The Yobe State government has released ₦5.8 billion for the settlement of all outstanding gratuity liabilities owed to retired state public officers in the state. Alhaji Mohammed Gaidam, Commissioner of Finance in the State, who disclosed this, said the approval underscored the Governor Buni administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of its civil servants who have served the state meritoriously. Geidam described the approval of ₦5.8 billion as a “clear demonstration of Governor Buni’s compassionate...

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Kukah Centre To Train 1,000 Security Personnel In Five States

NewsNigeriaKukah Centre To Train 1,000 Security Personnel In Five States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 16, 2025

As part of efforts to strengthen community security and improve accountability in service delivery in five states across the country, the Bishop Matthew Kukah Centre is set to train 1,000 local security personnel. The Executive Director of the Centre, Father Atta Barkindo, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on Improving Community Security Initiatives for Accountability and Service Delivery held in Katsina. He said the five selected states, which include Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Benue,...

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Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 18.02% in September

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria’s Inflation Falls to 18.02% in September

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 16, 2025

Nigeria’s inflation rate has moderated further, easing to 18.02 per cent in September 2025, according to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a continuation of the downward trend from August, when headline inflation stood at 20.12 per cent. In its monthly inflation report, the NBS disclosed that the month-on-month headline inflation for September was 0.72 per cent, slightly lower than August’s 0.74 per cent. On the food front, the month-on-month...

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Gov. Peter Mbah, Others Join APC, Says PDP No Longer A Viable Vehicle

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Peter Mbah, Others Join APC, Says PDP No Longer A Viable Vehicle

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)October 14, 2025

The unprecedented, dramatic move of the majority of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State on Tuesday was a clear application of the military strategy, ‘ Capture the leader to get the whole army.’ Enugu State formerly known as a strong force for PDP now sings a new song as the Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, led all members of the National Assembly, the State House of...

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Osimhen Fires Nigeria into 2026 World Cup African Playoffs

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsOsimhen Fires Nigeria into 2026 World Cup African Playoffs

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 14, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the African playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. A hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Frank Onyeka gave the Super Eagles the win they needed to secure one of the four spots reserved for the best second-placed teams in the CAF qualifiers. The result means Nigeria now sits...

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FG Approves New Admission Criteria for Tertiary Institutions

EducationNewsNigeriaFG Approves New Admission Criteria for Tertiary Institutions

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 14, 2025

The Federal Government has approved new national guidelines to simplify admission requirements into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, with the aim of widening access to higher education and reducing the number of qualified but disenfranchised youths. Under the policy, promulgated by the Federal Ministry of Education and spearheaded by the Honourable Minister, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, the threshold for entry into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies (IEAs) has been relaxed. The revised criteria...

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Evangelist Uma Ukpai Dies at 80

NewsNigeriaEvangelist Uma Ukpai Dies at 80

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 13, 2025

Nigeria’s renowned evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Dr Uma Ukpai, is dead. He passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. His family, in a statement issued on Monday, described his death as a “glorious transition” from a life of service to eternal rest. “He was a faithful soldier of the cross who devoted his life to spreading the gospel with passion and integrity,” the statement read....

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CONUA Declares Non-Participation in Ongoing ASUU Strike

EducationNewsNigeriaCONUA Declares Non-Participation in Ongoing ASUU Strike

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 13, 2025

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has denied any participation in the nationwide strike by university lecturers. In a statement issued by its President, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, CONUA rebutted circulating claims of its involvement in the industrial action. He declared: “It is important to emphasize that CONUA has no basis at this time to declare a dispute or embark on any strike action.” Dr Sunmonu further urged members to maintain their responsibilities, including fulfilling their...

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Flood Killed 236 Persons In Nigeria – NEMA 2025 Report

NewsNigeriaFlood Killed 236 Persons In Nigeria – NEMA 2025 Report

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 13, 2025

By Hassan Umar Shallpella The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) 2025 has released a report stating that at least 236 people have lost their lives to devastating floods that swept through 27 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2025. According to the latest update from the NEMA 2025 Flood Dashboard, 409,714 Nigerians have so far been affected across 117 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with thousands displaced and extensive damage recorded...

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