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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has dissolved the state’s Ministry of Higher Education, a move that effectively removes his deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from his role as commissioner overseeing the ministry. The decision is part of a broader restructuring of education administration in the state, under which defunct ministries will be merged with the state Ministry of Education to …

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) is urging the Federal Government to immediately introduce relief measures to ease the increasing economic pressure on Nigerians following the recent spike in petrol prices linked to the Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The union called for immediate intervention including cost-of-living allowances for workers, remuneration, tax relief for those on …

Defense Minister Bello Matawalle said good military pay for troops remains critical to Nigeria’s stability and national security. Matwalle said a motivated, well-paid and professional military was indispensable to address the country’s growing security challenges. The minister’s media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, revealed this while discussing the 2026 military pay reform proposal, which he described as timely and commendable. Dan-Wudil noted …

The Federal Government has accused a mining company, Jupiter Ltd, of planning to sponsor a “slander campaign” against President Bola Tinubu during his planned state visit to the UK. The alleged plan, according to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, is aimed at discrediting ongoing reforms in the mining sector and misleading the international community about the circumstances surrounding the …

Justice Kekere-Ekun, CJN The Abuja-based National Industrial Tribunal of Nigeria has ordered officials of a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) currently occupying the secretariat, including the current leadership team, according to Musiliu Akinsanya, to vacate the national secretariat of the union in the Federal Capital Territory. The court ruling ordered the appellants, led by Tajudeen …

The Bauchi State Chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on politicians and citizens in the state to join forces ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Hon. Abdurrahman Yusuf Muazu in a statement on Sunday said tickets are available to all candidates who have good ambitions and sincere aspirations to develop Bauchi State, …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says four passengers have died in an accident involving a truck and a Suzuki commercial minibus in Ajah, Lagos. LASTMA Director General, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Lagos on Sunday. Bakare-Oki said four other passengers sustained serious fractures in the accident opposite Beechwood, Shapati, within Ajah, along the …

A group under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which supports Peace and Justice, has criticized the Akwa Ibom State government over the recent directives issued on the transport sector in the state. The new policy mandates biometric registration and a unified ticketing system for commercial tricycles and minibuses across the state. The group in a statement signed by its Chairman, …

In an incredibly unpredictable Oscar race, there was only one moment the experts agreed on — Jessie Buckley, on stage once again, to collect the award for best actress. Big awards start with a Critics Choice Awards in January. The Golden Globes followed, then the BAFTAs, and most recently, a statuette at the Actor Awards. Buckley is the only acting …

Arsenal took a step closer to the Premier League title after securing a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to break down Everton’s defense for much of the match at the Emirates Stadium before finally making the breakthrough in the dying minutes. Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring in the 89th minute after Everton goalkeeper …