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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has organized coordinated protests across various university campuses nationwide, two days before an important meeting in Abuja. Lecturers from institutions including Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ilorin, and others, marched with placards, sang solidarity songs, and warned of an imminent strike if their demands were not met. Their key…
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Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Aminu Alkali, has returned to Jalingo, the state capital, after a prolonged absence. According to report, Alkali arrived via Yalo Airport from Abuja and was transported to his official residence at the Government House in a convoy of four vehicles. His last appearance in office was eight months ago amid…
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World Aquatics has awarded international training scholarships to Nigerian swimmers Clinton Opute and Collins Ebingha, recognizing their potential and supporting Nigeria’s swimming development. The scholarships, part of World Aquatics’ elite program, aim to provide access to top training facilities in Europe and prepare athletes for major competitions like the Olympics. Ebingha’s scholarship runs from September…
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Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has announced that many rural communities in Nigeria now have stable electricity from completed mini-grid projects, with some residents paying higher tariffs than Band A customers—up to N250 or N280—depending on infrastructure costs. Managing Director Abba Aliyu explained that the tariff varies based on the infrastructure deployed and that rural residents…
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to mobilize members nationwide for a rally on August 26, 2025, to pressure the Federal Government to address longstanding demands. The rally, announced by Zonal Coordinator Adeola Oyebisi Egbedokun at a press conference, will involve suspending academic activities across universities and serve as a decisive response…
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Governor Hope Uzodimma has condemned the killing of five people in Ajana Umuna, Ezinachi, Okigwe, describing it as barbaric. The government in the meantime has deployed security forces to restore order and apprehend the perpetrators. The attack involved non-state actors targeting vigilante personnel and their families, resulting in deaths, injuries, and the burning of homes…
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Report say after over two years of conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, residents are gradually returning to Khartoum, but the city’s infrastructure remains severely damaged. Many have lost belongings and homes, with some returning to find their properties looted or destroyed. The ongoing civil war, which intensified in April 2023,…
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National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has identified and shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education during a nationwide crackdown. The NCCE has also conducted personnel audits and financial monitoring across all 21 federal colleges of education. President Bola Tinubu has further urged the National Universities Commission NUC, National Board for Technical Education NBTE,…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to begin its direct fuel distribution soon, with 1,000 CNG-powered trucks already arrived in Nigeria, out of an expected 4,000. The remaining trucks are arriving gradually, with all expected to be in Nigeria by the end of September, despite logistical challenges in China and shipping delays. While the initial distribution…
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Report says the United Kingdom is experiencing ongoing heated debates over immigration control, marked by recent anti-migrant protests and counter-protests. The government plans to establish an independent panel to hasten asylum appeals, aiming to clear a backlog of over 51,000 cases and improve removal processes. Additionally, efforts are underway to phase out hotel housing for…
