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House of Reps Moves to End ASUU Strike

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has mandated its Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to lead an urgent intervention between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), following the union’s declaration of a two-week warning strike. The resolution at Tuesday's plenary followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Sesi Whingah, which drew attention to the recurring disputes between the federal government and university lecturers over issues of revitalization funding, earned academic allowances, salary structure, and […]

October 14, 2025

NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling for global unity to dismantle transnational drug cartels.

Health

Marwa Urges Global Unity to Crush Drug Cartels, Highlights Nigeria’s Breakthroughs at UN

By Oluwakemi Kindness The international community has been called upon to close ranks and dismantle trans-national drug cartels threatening global peace and security. The Chairman , National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), stated this at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Plenary Session of the Third Committee in New York on Monday. A statement on Tuesday by the NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, said Marwa said the world must act decisively and collectively to […]

October 14, 2025

Politics

Minority Leader Condemns Kaduna Lawmakers’ Defection to APC, Cites Constitutional Breach

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has faulted the defection of three lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, raised a constitutional point of order during Tuesday’s plenary following the defection announcements of three members from Kaduna State, Hon. Abdelkarim Hussain Ahmad (Kaduna South), Hon. […]

October 14, 2025

General

Tinubu Mourns Former UN Envoy Joy Ogwu

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who passed away at the age of 79. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late diplomat as “a trailblazer who rose to the highest level of her vocation through excellence and hard work.” Ambassador Ogwu, who served […]

October 14, 2025

Politics

PDP Postpones NEC Meeting Amid Internal Developments, Defections

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, citing “recent developments” within the party. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party said the decision was taken by the National Working Committee (NWC) during an emergency meeting held on Monday, October 13, in accordance with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017). “Distinguished members of […]

October 14, 2025

Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC, calling it a defining step toward Enugu’s political renewal and future development.

Politics

Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah Defects to APC

BY: Aremu Toyeebaht The political landscape in Enugu took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as Governor Peter Mbah officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political direction. In a televised address, Governor Mbah described the move as a “break from the past” and a bold step toward redefining the politics and governance of Enugu State. “Today, after long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the […]

October 14, 2025

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Education

NLC Backs ASUU, Warns FG Against ‘No Work, No Pay’ Threats

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its full weight behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its ongoing two-week warning strike, cautioning the Federal Government against using threats of the “No Work, No Pay” policy to intimidate lecturers. In a statement released on Monday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, sys the Federal Government’s persistent disregard for agreements with ASUU continues to cripple Nigeria’s public education system and worsen inequality. Ajaero described ASUU’s strike as […]

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Economy

Speaker Abbas Commends Tinubu for Reviving Nigeria’s Downstream Oil Sector

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, particularly the downstream sector. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the First Annual Downstream Petroleum Week in Abuja, Abbas said the sector is experiencing a historic revival under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s government. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, Abbas described the event themed “Celebrating Our Successes, Confronting Our […]

October 14, 2025

Business

FCCPC Backs CBN’s 48-Hour Refund Policy for Failed ATM Transactions

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for proposing new guidelines that would compel banks to refund customers within 48 hours for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions. The draft regulation, contained in the CBN’s Exposure Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines in Nigeria, comes after months of rising public complaints about failed and delayed electronic transactions. The FCCPC in a statement on Monday said the […]

October 14, 2025