Category: news
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Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears for university lecturers as part of efforts to resolve ongoing disputes with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa said the payment, representing Batch 8 arrears, reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving staff welfare…
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Anambra State Government has suspended the head teacher of Community Primary School, Umunze, in Orumba South LGA, for allowing a political rally to take place on the school premises. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, said the action violated a government directive banning political, social, and religious gatherings in schools. She condemned the disruption of…
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Despite a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with a 3-1 aggregate victory. The first leg in Lome ended 2-0 in Nigeria’s favor. In the match, Ashley Plumptre scored Nigeria’s opening goal, but Benin equalized through…
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Abia State Government has announced that Turkish investors attending the forthcoming Abia–Turkey Investment Summit are interested in various sectors such as agriculture, textiles, furniture, manufacturing, renewable energy, and construction. About 40 investors are expected to participate, with investments potentially running into billions of naira. The summit, scheduled for late November in Umuahia, aims to foster…
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North Korea has tested several sea-to-surface cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea, with the missiles flying for over two hours before hitting targets, according to state media. The test was overseen by top military official Pak Jong Chon, who stated it aimed to improve North Korea’s nuclear deterrent and strategic capabilities. The missile launches occurred…
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Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has decorated newly promoted Senior Police Officers at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, reaffirming his commitment to rewarding hard work, diligence, and professionalism. The ceremony featured the promotion of one Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) to Deputy Inspector-General (DIG), four Commissioners of Police (CPs) to AIGs, and eleven…
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West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed reports claiming it issued a directive limiting Senior Secondary students’ subject choices for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. In a statement, WAEC described these reports as unfounded and urged schools and the public to disregard them. The Council clarified that it does not influence curriculum…
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Juventus have sacked head coach Igor Tudor following a poor run of form, culminating in a 1–0 defeat to Lazio that left the club with just five points from their last five matches. The Serie A side announced that Massimiliano Brambilla, coach of the men’s first team, will take charge for Wednesday’s game against Udinese.…
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Federal Government has set up a committee to resolve the outstanding debts owed to Power Generation Companies (GenCos) and develop a sustainable payment system to prevent future arrears. This was announced by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, at the 10th anniversary of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) in…
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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth term in office, securing a landslide 89.77% of the vote in an election marked by tension, violence, and opposition boycotts, according to the electoral commission. Nearly nine million Ivorians were eligible to vote on Saturday, but turnout was 50.1%, with Ouattara dominating his northern strongholds and…
