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NANS Vows Nationwide Shutdown as ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning that it will cripple the country’s critical infrastructure if the Federal Government fails to urgently resolve its lingering face-off with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The threat follows ASUU’s renewed warning of a possible nationwide strike over government’s alleged failure to honour agreements. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, NANS Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Adejuwon, said Nigerian students would not sit by while their […]

August 26, 2025

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Sport

NCF Unveils 14-Player Squad for ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially released a 14-player squad to represent the country at the forthcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, a crucial pathway event to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The announcement, made in Abuja, confirmed that the Female YellowGreens will be captained by experienced all-rounder Agboya Peculiar, who will lead a blend of seasoned performers and promising newcomers. Nigeria is set to begin its campaign on August 31 against […]

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Sport

Ogbonda Sets Higher Standards As Bayelsa Queens Wins Open WAFU B

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head coach of Bayelsa Queens, Whyte Ogbonda, has sounded a note of caution to his players despite beginning their WAFU B Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Ghana’s Police Ladies. The reigning Nigeria Women’s Football League champions secured the vital three points in their opening group match, but Ogbonda insists the performance leaves much room for improvement. Speaking after the game, the experienced tactician admitted that his side wasted several clear-cut chances, a weakness […]

August 26, 2025 2

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Politics

Democracy Has Come to Stay in Nigeria – NASS

By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly on Monday reaffirmed that democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria, citing 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule as evidence of its stability. Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, made the declaration at the induction ceremony for 785 newly recruited staff, held at the A-Class Event Centre in Abuja. The new employees, recruited in December 2023, span Grade Levels 8 to 12. Represented by the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, […]

August 25, 2025 2

Education

ASUU Warns Of Fresh Crisis In Nigerian Universities

By: Julian Osamoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, has accused the Federal Government of neglecting critical issues affecting the Nigerian University System, warning that the refusal to honour the renegotiated 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and continued underfunding of public universities could plunge the system into another round of crisis. Speaking at a press conference on Monday at the University of Abuja, the Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi, said that despite nearly two years of relative peace in […]

August 25, 2025

Security

ECOWAS Unveils 260,000-Member Counter-Terrorism Force as Leaders Push for Stronger African Defence Cooperation

By: Zainab Bakare The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a landmark plan to deploy a 260,000-member rapid counter-terrorism force, signalling Africa’s growing resolve to take ownership of its security amid rising terrorism, piracy, and transnational crime. Unveiled at the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, the initiative reflects a shift away from dependency on foreign interventions toward homegrown, African-led defence solutions. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, said the […]

August 25, 2025

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Sport

World Aquatics Awards Prestigious Scholarships to Two Nigerian Swimmers

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming, has awarded international training scholarships to two of Nigeria’s rising stars in the sport — Clinton Opute of Delta State and Collins Ebingha of Bayelsa State. The scholarships, part of World Aquatics’ elite development program, are aimed at providing athletes access to world-class training facilities in Europe while preparing them for major international competitions, including the Olympic Games. According to program details, Collins Ebingha’s scholarship runs from September 1, […]

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NDLEA officials during press briefing on Kano Airport drug syndicate behind Saudi Arabia pilgrims’ arrest.

General

NDLEA Nabs Kano Airport Drug Ring Behind Pilgrims’ Arrest in Saudi

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, alias Bello Karama (55), along with five members of his syndicate, for masterminding a drug trafficking scheme that implicated three innocent Nigerian pilgrims currently detained in Saudi Arabia. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, announced the arrests at a press conference on Monday, alongside the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim, and the Director of Prosecution […]

August 25, 2025

Education

JAMB Orders Candidates to Update WAEC Results on Portal

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all 2025 UTME candidates who uploaded their O’level results before the release of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results to revisit accredited centres and re-upload their final WAEC results. The directive, contained in JAMB’s weekly news bulletin on Monday, explained that all earlier uploads have been wiped from the system to eliminate discrepancies and ensure that only official WAEC results are used in admission processes. […]

August 25, 2025