Coastal Highway Scandal: I’ve Been Vindicated, Atiku Says

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCoastal Highway Scandal: I’ve Been Vindicated, Atiku Says

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 16, 2025

…Charges FG To Publish Full Contractual Details, Suspend Further Payments Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu has stated that his principal has been vindicated over allegations of inflation of the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway. In a press statement on Wednesday, Shaibu asked the Federal Government to publish full contractual details, subject the project to an independent value-for-money audit and suspend further payments. The statement reads, “When the...

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Nigeria, Austria Deepen Bilateral Economic Relations

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria, Austria Deepen Bilateral Economic Relations

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 16, 2025

Nigeria and Austria have committed to strengthening their bilateral economic relations, this is following high-level meetings between a delegation led by Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, and senior Austrian government officials. “With President Bola Tinubu’s bold reforms opening up the Nigerian economy for foreign and domestic investments, we are committed to long-term, strategic partnerships that create jobs, generate income, and promote prosperity,” Bagudu told Austria’s Vice Minister of Finance, Mag. Andreas...

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We’re Committed To Speedy Judicial Trial Of Waiting Inmates – FG

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWe’re Committed To Speedy Judicial Trial Of Waiting Inmates – FG

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 16, 2025

The Federal Government has stated that it is intensifying efforts to accelerate the judicial process for speedy trials of awaiting inmates in the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this on Wednesday during an unscheduled inspection visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, where he reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards decongesting correctional centres, especially for awaiting trial inmates. According to the Minister, the ministry has been working closely with...

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Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri Quits From PDP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBayelsa State Governor Douye Diri Quits From PDP

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 16, 2025

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday at the State Executive Council Meeting held at Government House, Yenagoa. Daniel Alabra, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, confirmed the development in a post on his verified Social Media handle. Also, 19 Members of the State House of Assembly from the PDP, alongside the Speaker, Abraham Ingobere, have resigned their membership of the PDP. Members...

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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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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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