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The Joint Action Congress (JAC), Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa in Ondo State, has embarked on a seven-day protest over alleged injustice committed by the governing board of the institution. JAC includes the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU); Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU); and the National Association for Academic Technology (NAAT). Protesters gathered in large …

The trial of Lagos-based businessman, Fred Ajudua, over an alleged $1.043 million fraud was on Monday postponed indefinitely by the Lagos State Special Offenses Court sitting in Ikeja. Judge Mojisola Dada ordered the postponement indefinitely after rejecting a motion filed by the defense during the trial. Ajudua is facing charges for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian businessman, Zad Abu Zalaf, of …

…Authorities suspect that abducted minors are being forced into militant roles …Residents urge urgent intervention by the military and the government UNICEF data reveals over 1,100 children recruited in the North East Daud Olatunji Tension has gripped parts of Borno State following the spread of a viral video showing a group of underage children dressed in military-style uniforms partying in …

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, will host a special edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, which will focus on celebrating and empowering modern women with the theme: “gen w- ‘The Evolved Woman’ The session scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2026 from 11.00 am at UBA House, Lagos, will bring together a number of accomplished female …

Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed three suspected terrorists in a firefight with armed fighters at Kadam Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of ​​Sokoto State. The military operation was carried out by personnel of the Army Staff’s 7th Special Intervention Battalion, working alongside the 8th Division Strike Team, after intelligence reports indicated that a large …

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 16 suspects for alleged involvement in various criminal activities. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale, disclosed this to journalists on Monday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested for offenses ranging from unlawful possession of firearms, local manufacture of firearms, and criminal conspiracy. Other violations include …

There was a traffic jam along Admiralty Way in the Lekki section of Lagos State on Monday following several collisions involving several vehicles, one of which caught fire. It is known that the incident along the busy corridor caused panic in the area, because the burning vehicle caught fire, sending thick smoke into the sky and forcing drivers and residents …

Women now hold just 27.5% of parliamentary seats worldwide, marking a meager 0.3% increase compared to 2025, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has revealed. The UN-backed report, Women in Parliament 2025, released ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, described growth as the slowest in almost a decade. The report also highlighted a decline in women’s leadership roles in legislatures, …

The Borno State Police Command has stepped up security measures across the state following information circulating on social media about possible protests. In a statement issued early Friday, the command’s spokesman, Nahum Daso, said police were aware of the online reports but clarified that authorities had not received any confirmed intelligence indicating that protests were scheduled to take place. “The …

Police agents in Nasarawa State have arrested two suspects for allegedly damaging electricity cables and poles in Karu Local Government Area of ​​the state. This was stated by the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Ramhan Nansel, in his statement, Saturday in Lafia. He said the patrol team attached to the Gitata Karu Division, arrested the suspects while carrying out …