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Prof. Chris Piwuna, ASUU President, addresses the press on Thursday, criticizing the Federal Government’s delayed response and warning of a warning strike unless urgent action is taken.

FG Holds Urgent Talks to Avert ASUU Strike as Ultimatum Expires

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government, through the Yayale Ahmed Renegotiation Committee, has scheduled high-level meetings today, Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in a bid to prevent a looming strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Following these talks, ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) is expected to convene to determine whether the union will embark on industrial action that could disrupt academic activities nationwide. A senior NEC member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed […]

November 24, 2025

Local News

Bauchi Orders Closure of All Schools Amid Heightened Security Threats

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state, including federal and private schools, following escalating security threats. A statement from the Ministry of Education, signed by Information and Public Relations Officer Jalaludeen Usman, said the decision came after extensive consultations and stressed that the safety of students, teachers, and school communities remains the government’s top priority. “However, the protection of our children remains our highest moral […]

November 24, 2025

General

FG Redeploys 100,000 Police Officers Amid Rising Terror Threats

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of an estimated 100,000 police officers currently assigned to Very Important Persons (VIPs) and politically exposed individuals, directing their redeployment to core policing duties and counter-insurgency operations nationwide. The directive, issued during a high-level security meeting on Sunday in Abuja, was attended by Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Tosin Adeola Ajayi. A statement by the President’s Special Adviser […]

November 24, 2025

Business

Workers’ Protection: NSITF Seeks Stronger Partnership with Financial Institutions

By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has emphasised the pivotal role of financial institutions in enhancing workers’ social protection across Nigeria. Faleye made the remarks at the 12th Triennial Delegates Conference of the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) in Lagos, speaking on “The Benefits of NSITF to the Nigerian Worker and the Roles of Financial Institutions in the Success of the Fund.” […]

November 24, 2025

Economy

Customs Task Senior Officers on Eliminating Internal Weaknesses

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to confront internal weaknesses slowing down the agency’s efficiency. Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the CGC’s Conference, Adeniyi said the Service must apply the same discipline and coordination that delivered the successful Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit to its internal operations. A statement issued on Sunday by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, says the conference, […]

November 23, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria Hits 29 Medals at Islamic Solidarity Games

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria delivered a thrilling performance on the penultimate day of the Islamic Solidarity Games, spearheaded by a sensational victory in the 4×400m mixed relay at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium. The quartet of Gafaru Atanda Badmus, Anita Enaruna, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Patience Okon George stormed to gold in 3:16.27 seconds, igniting wild celebrations among ecstatic Nigerian supporters. The triumph capped a fruitful evening that added two gold and two silver medals to Nigeria’s tally, pushing […]

November 22, 2025 2

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Sport

Nigeria Aquatics Federation Hails Coach Goodluck for Exceptional Grassroots Impact

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has saluted what it described as the outstanding commitment and self-driven development of one of the country’s most exceptional grassroots coaches, Barakumo Loya Goodluck. This follows Goodluck's departure for the prestigious World Aquatics Age-Grade Coaches Training Course scheduled to hold in Budapest, Hungary, from November 23–30, 2025. President of the Federation, Dukwu Chamberlain, described Barakumo as a “shining light in Nigeria coaching,” praising his years of sacrifice, personal investment, and passion for […]

November 22, 2025 2

Economy

NAICOM, Partners Launch 2025 Inclusive Insurance Challenge for Underserved Nigerians

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and leading development partners have launched the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIIC) Nigeria 2025 to expand insurance access for underserved communities. NAICOM’s Head of Innovation, Kenneth Aroh, said in a statement that the programme will support innovators with mentorship, regulatory guidance and technical backing to develop inclusive, market-ready insurance solutions. According to him, the 2025 edition is sponsored by Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSDA), hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), […]

November 21, 2025

General

NILDS DG Celebrates Former President Goodluck Jonathan at 68

By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the NILDS DG described Jonathan as a transformative leader whose contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s democratic development. Professor Sulaiman, who served as Minister of National Planning during Jonathan’s administration, said the former president's birthday serves as a reminder of his […]

November 21, 2025