Temitope E. Takon

Abuja, Nigeria Non-academic staff in Nigerian universities have announced a nationwide indefinite strike, citing delays in negotiations with the Federal Government over allowances and welfare issues. The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) said the strike will begin at midnight on May 1, […]

Abuja, Nigeria A Federal High Court in Abuja has accelerated the trial of six men accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. On Wednesday, the prosecution opened its case by calling four witnesses, including a military officer who gave detailed testimony on how the alleged coup plot was uncovered, investigated, and

Abuja, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman over the killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State. The decision follows findings from the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), which reviewed the circumstances surrounding the incident and concluded

Abuja, Nigeria Legal practitioner and political analyst, Liborous Oshoma, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could remain tied up in multiple legal battles at the Supreme Court until just days before the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Wednesday during Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oshoma said the ongoing leadership crisis and court cases may

Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a series of key political and economic decisions, including appointing Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, endorsing Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship race, and securing Senate confirmation for Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Abuja, Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged financial misconduct involving N36.5 billion and $30 million. He was reportedly arrested in Abuja on Thursday and is currently in EFCC custody as investigations continue. According to a report by

Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Task Force aimed at driving development from the grassroots and improving socio-economic conditions across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The approval was disclosed on Wednesday night in Abuja by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the

ADC Crisis Worsens Ahead of 2027 as South-West Expresses Discontent “We Need Clarity” — ADC South-West Questions Aregbesola’s Role ABUJA The internal crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has deepened after the party’s South-West caucus accused the National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, of actions they say are affecting coordination, unity, and growth of the party