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University of Nigeria Nsukka bans social events beyond 6 p.m. after guest Chiebonam Nweze, was fatally stabbed during a student bonfire night.

ASUU Nsukka Zone Threatens Fresh Strike Over Government Inaction

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nsukka Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), speaking through its Coordinator, Dr. Christian Chukwuma Opata, on Wednesday at Benue State University, Makurdi, said the government has continued to neglect the welfare of lecturers and the future of public universities despite repeated appeals. Opata criticised the administration for ignoring the report of the Yayale Ahmed-led committee, which concluded its work in February 2025. “After some preliminary challenges, largely occasioned by the government and its […]

August 27, 2025

Abuja–Kaduna passenger train derails, leaving overturned carriages and triggering panic as passengers flee the scene; rescue operations are ongoing.

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment Injures Six, Triggers Safety Probe

By: Aremu Toyeebaht A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, sparking fresh concerns over railway safety in Nigeria. The accident, which occurred at 11:09 a.m. at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station, left several carriages overturned and six passengers injured. https://democracyradio.ng/fresh-panic-as-abuja-kaduna-passenger-train-derails/ Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled to safety. “It was complete pandemonium. People who survived were seen running in different directions. It was pure panic,” said Abubakar, one of the passengers. […]

August 27, 2025

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, addressing Ndi Igbo on the importance of voter registration during the INEC Continuous Voter Registration exercise.

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Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Ndi Igbo to Join Continuous Voter Registration

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on the people of the South East geopolitical zone to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement on Wednesday, Kalu expressed concerns over the reports of low turnout of Igbo people in the process so far. The statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, quotes Kalu as saying the voter exercise is […]

August 27, 2025

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Transfer Update: Washington Spirit Recall Super Falcons Midfielder Deborah Abiodun

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Washington Spirit has officially recalled Nigerian international, Deborah Abiodun, from her loan spell at Dallas Trinity, the club confirmed on Tuesday evening through its official channels. Abiodun, who penned a three-year contract with the Spirit in January with an option extending through 2028, began her professional career in Washington following an outstanding collegiate run at the University of Pittsburgh, where she spent two seasons establishing herself as one of the NCAA’s […]

August 27, 2025

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Northern CAN Urges Nigerians To Participate in CVR Exercise

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has called on Nigerians to see the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as a vital opportunity to influence governance and protect democracy. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Hayab, emphasised that voter registration remains the first and most crucial step for citizens determined to make their voices heard in the political process. Hayb further […]

August 27, 2025

Governor Hope Uzodimma announces N104,000 minimum wage in Imo State during a meeting with labour leaders in Owerri.

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Governor Uzodinma Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage In Imo

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s has positioned the state among the states with the highest wage structure for public sector workers following the approval of a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants. The approval, announced on Tuesday night during a meeting with labour leaders at the Government House in Owerri, marks a significant jump from the previous N76,000. Uzodinma also reviewed the salaries of doctors, who will now earn a minimum of N503,000, up from […]

August 27, 2025

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US Court Jails Nigerian Monarch Over $4.2m COVID-19 Loan Fraud

By: Aremu Toyeebaht A Nigerian traditional ruler, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been convicted in the United States for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud targeting COVID-19 relief funds. Oloyede, 62, who also holds U.S. citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was on August 26 sentenced to 56 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the monarch was further ordered to […]

August 27, 2025

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) officials in Benin City cautioning Edo State Government against interference in union activities ahead of caretaker committee inauguration.

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NLC to Edo Government: “Stop Interference in Union Matters”

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Edo State Government over attempts to interfere in the internal governance of the union ahead of the inauguration of its caretaker committee in Benin City. In a statement signed by its Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, the NLC accuses the state government of plotting to disrupt the inauguration scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, and issuing threats to members of the caretaker committee. According to […]

August 27, 2025

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Animal Rights Group Accuses TikTok of Enabling Illegal Wildlife Commerce

By Oluwakemi kindness The World Animal Protection has warned that TikTok is fueling illegal trade of endangered wildlife in West Africa, with traders in Togo openly advertising species such as the white-bellied pangolin to millions of users despite strict international trade bans. In a new investigation released on Tuesday, the organization revealed that traders based in Lomé, Togo, are using TikTok to sell wild meat and other wildlife products to global audiences, bypassing national laws and international conventions. Researchers analyzed […]

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