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Ondo APC Elders Movement leaders meet in Akure, pledging to deliver 1.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

2027: Ondo APC Elders Pledge 1.5 Million Votes for Tinubu

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Movement has pledged to secure over 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the Movement, Senator Nimbe Farunkanmi, made the declaration on Monday at the group’s meeting in Akure. He explained that the Elders Movement, as a coalition of senior figures within the party, would work to maintain unity and ensure overwhelming support for the president. “APC Elders Movement was a conglomerate […]

September 16, 2025

Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga addresses journalists in Abuja, defending President Tinubu’s economic reforms against Atiku Abubakar’s hunger claims.

General

KEDCO Under Fire As Three Die After Power Cut at Teaching Hospital

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The death of three patients on life support at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has sparked outrage after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) cut off power supply to the facility over an outstanding debt of nearly N950 million. Hospital spokesperson, Hauwa Dutse, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Monday, revealing that four patients were on ventilatory support in the Intensive Care Unit when the blackout occurred, but only one survived. “On that very day, […]

September 16, 2025

Education

SSANU, NASU Threaten Nationwide Strike, Demand Salary Arrears

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide shutdown of universities. In a joint statement, the unions accused the government of “unjust disbursement” of N50 billion earned allowances and failing to pay withheld salaries, as well as delaying the implementation of the approved 25/35 percent salary increment. They further demanded the urgent renegotiation of the 2009 Federal Government–NASU/SSANU […]

September 16, 2025

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Politics

Anambra Governorship Poll: LAJA Urges Issue-Based Campaigns

By: Chinedu Echianu Ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has called on political actors to conduct their campaigns with civility. The group is also urging contestants to focus on issues that directly affect the people rather than resorting to name-calling and divisive rhetoric. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, jointly signed by its interim President, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, and Interim Secretary, Princess Ekwi Ajide, the […]

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Hilda Baci celebrating after cooking 8,780kg of jollof rice to break the Guinness World Record at the World Jollof Festival in Lagos.

General

Hilda Baci’s Jollof Sets Guinness World Record

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has once again etched her name in history after setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing an astonishing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz). The record-breaking feat, achieved in partnership with food brand Gino, took place at Victoria Island, Lagos, and was officially confirmed by Guinness World Records on Monday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the record body announced, “New record: Largest […]

September 15, 2025

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan celebrates after winning silver in the 100m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Sport

World Athletics Championships: Amusan Shines with Silver in 100m Hurdles

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, delivered another world-class performance on Monday, winning the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 2022 world champion and former record holder clocked 12.29 seconds at the National Stadium, narrowly missing out on gold to Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who stormed to victory in a new national record of 12.24 seconds. The United States’ Grace Stark completed the podium in 12.34 seconds, while […]

September 15, 2025

Politics

Civil Society Situation Room Warns Nigeria’s Democracy Under Siege

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has cautioned that Nigeria’s democracy faces existential threats unless urgent reforms are made to strengthen institutions, restore electoral integrity, and tackle worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Speaking in Abuja on Monday during activities marking the International Day of Democracy, Celestine Odo, Programme Manager at ActionAid Nigeria, said the country’s democratic journey 26 years after the return to civil rule remains fragile. “Democracy in Nigeria is under siege. Instead of expanding civic […]

September 15, 2025

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

Education

UNN Bans Social Night Activities Beyond 6pm

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has introduced new restrictions on student social activities, citing the need to prioritise campus safety after the killing of a guest during a departmental event. In a statement issued by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr. Inya Egwu, the university said the measure was taken to prevent a recurrence of the September 12 tragedy that claimed the life of businessman Chiebonam Nweze, popularly known as Power-Autos. Nweze was fatally stabbed during […]

September 15, 2025

Health

FCT Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has declared an indefinite strike, warning that public hospitals in the territory are nearing collapse due to severe staff shortages and poor welfare conditions. In a communiqué signed by ARD-FCT President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong, the doctors said the strike, which began on Monday, became inevitable after a seven-day warning strike failed to yield meaningful results The association accused the government […]

September 15, 2025