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Politics

2027: Your comment on Peter Obi laughable – Aisha Yesufu Slams Senator Shehu Sani

Aisha Yesufu has condemned attacks on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, by some politicians. She was reacting to a recent statement by former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani. The former lawmaker had in a podcast interview, claimed that Obi’s supporters are tribal, stating that all those backing his presidential ambition…

Security

Troops recover additional weapons, ammunition after Yobe attack

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered additional arms and ammunition during follow-up clearance operations after a recent terrorist attack on Kukareta in Yobe State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama revealed that the troops conducted a sweep…

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Plateau tertiary institutions union threatens strike over unmet demands

The Joint Union of Plateau State-owned Tertiary Institutions (JUPTI) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike by Monday if their demands for salary increment and other issues are not met by the state government. The threat followed a deadlock in negotiations between the government and the union on Friday, after an earlier 48-hour ultimatum…

Education

Obi raises concern after OAU lecture cancellation, warns of shrinking academic space

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what he described as a growing pattern of cancelled academic engagements in Nigerian universities, following the sudden withdrawal of a scheduled lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University. He disclosed this in a statement posted on his official page on April 25 2026. According…

Education

Adamawa inaugurates committee to recruit 5,000 teachers

The Adamawa State Government has inaugurated a body of technocrats to select 5,000 qualified candidates from about 18,000 applicants for employment as teachers. The committee comprises representatives from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), the Nigeria Union of Teachers…

Sports

2026 World Cup: ‘It would be amazing’ – Wayne Rooney

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has admitted that he would love to see Cristiano Ronaldo win the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer if England do not prevail. His comments came after Bruno Fernandes said that his dream would be for Portugal to win the prestigious tournament to honor Ronaldo for all his contributions to…

Education

ASUU threatens industrial action over unresolved issues in NSUK

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasarawa State University chapter, Keffi (NSUK) branch, has warned the Nasarawa State Government that continued neglect of pressing staff welfare issues could lead to industrial action. Addressing journalists on Thursday, the branch chairperson, Abdulmumini Loko, said the briefing was necessary to draw attention to long-standing concerns that remain…

News

Abducted UniJos graduate, John Arum regains freedom

John Arum, the University of Jos, UniJos, graduate, who was recently kidnapped by terrorists have regained his freedom. In a video clip currently making the rounds on social media, John could be seen with family members thanking God for his release. DAILY POST reports that a disturbing footage had captured a moment John, who was…

Religion

CAN tackles Isaac Omolehin,​ denies split, missing relief funds allegations

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described as false, malicious, and deeply defamatory claims circulating in the public space alleging a division within the association along Northern and Southern lines. The apex Christian body also addressed allegations of the diversion of funds purportedly meant for the relief of persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria. In…

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