The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government (FG) of neglecting the nation’s tertiary education sector, warning that continued inaction could trigger another industrial dispute.

President Bola Tinubu and Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ex-Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Ogbeh, aged 78, died peacefully on Saturday, according to a statement issued by his family. In a condolence message released by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Ogbeh as a “great patriot”…

The Nigeria Police Force has defended the recent arrest and detention of activist Omoyele Sowore. This was disclosed in a statement signed by police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi refuted claims of torture and unlawful imprisonment, noting that Sowore was taken into custody for “criminal offences such as forgery, cyberstalking, and other infractions” following credible intelligence. READ ALSO: ‘Nothing to celebrate’: Sowore confirms release from police detention He clarified that Sowore’s arrest…

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress and a human rights activist, has confirmed his release from police custody two days after his arrest at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Sowore was detained on Wednesday after honouring an invitation from the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit. Describing his detention as “illegal and unjust,” Sowore confirmed his release on a post on his X handle on…

NNPC Retail Limited has announced a series of sanctions against staff at one of its filling stations in Ikorodu, Lagos, following a viral video showing a pump attendant attempting to defraud a customer. The company, in a press release issued on Friday, described the behaviour as unacceptable and a violation of its core values of integrity and customer service. Following a prompt investigation, the company confirmed the incident occurred at…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is collaborating with the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) to ensure eligible inmates can exercise their right to vote. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this on Friday while hosting the Comptroller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu reaffirmed the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the right of inmates to register and participate in elections.…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has reiterated his long-held belief about how he will pass away — peacefully, on a Sunday, after attending church service and eating his favourite meal, pounded yam. Addressing worshippers on the fourth day of the church’s ongoing International Convention, themed “The Overcomers”, Adeboye emphasised that death does not always have to come through prolonged sickness.…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has raised the alarm over potential flooding in several parts of the country, warning of high to very high flood risks in 31 states, including Lagos, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement on Thursday, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Ibrahim, linked the alert to persistent rainfall and rising river levels, cautioning that the danger period would span from August 7 to August…

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has extended warm birthday wishes to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the occasion of his 57th birthday. In a statement issued on Friday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, Nwoko described Yilwatda as a principled and visionary leader whose career has reflected unwavering dedication to service and nation-building. He praised Yilwatda’s…

Prominent political figures have strongly condemned the arrest and reported mistreatment of former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigeria Police Force. Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate and one of the declared aspirants for the 2027 elections, described the arrest as a “miscarriage of justice” and “an abuse of state power”. Sowore was reportedly arrested on Thursday after voluntarily honouring an invitation from the Nigeria Police…

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has lifted the lid on a dramatic clash with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the controversial deregulation of diesel imports in 2004, in his soon-to-be-released memoir Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business. In excerpts from the book shared ahead of its official release, Otedola recounts a tense confrontation with President Obasanjo amid widespread reports of diesel scarcity across Nigeria shortly after the…

The Lagos State Government officials visited several Ikorodu communities yesterday to sympathise with residents impacted by recent flash flooding. The flooding was caused by over 13 hours of torrential rainfall that hit the state earlier this week. The government team assured residents that measures are being taken to manage the situation and address the ongoing challenges. READ ALSO: Lagos govt assures residents of flood preparedness amid heavy rains Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu,…