The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, August 26, officially handed over 128 rescued kidnap victims to their families in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to combat kidnapping and insecurity. The victims—comprising men, women, and children—were freed in two separate operations conducted by security forces in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the federal government’s loan offer for lecturers, describing it as a “Greek gift” and insisting that academic staff are not interested in accepting such assistance. This stance was affirmed by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of ASUU during a special congress held on Tuesday, August…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of using its recent zoning decision for the 2027 presidential election as a calculated strategy to attract prominent southern politicians such as Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Rotimi Amaechi. Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, made the remarks on Channels Television’s The…
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has acknowledged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made a critical miscalculation by fielding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, August 26, Moro said the party’s decision to abandon its…
The Joint Action Committee of Northern Youth Associations (JACON) has strongly opposed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing the move as unjust, undemocratic, and a betrayal of the North’s longstanding support for the party. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, JACON warned…
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has officially announced his intention to run for president in the 2027 general election. Atiku made his position known through his longtime associate and spokesperson during the 2023 elections, Tunde Olusunle, affirming his commitment to leading efforts to rescue Nigeria from what…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Akure Zone announced on Monday, August 25, that it is mobilizing members across Nigeria for a nationwide rally set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The union said the rallies aim to pressure the Federal Government to address its longstanding demands, citing frustration over continued government inaction. ASUU’s Zonal…
The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has secured the conviction of four individuals involved in illegal tree felling in Sharada Municipal. The ministry announced the development in a statement posted on its social media platforms on Monday, August 25. Among the convicted is Jibril Adamu and three others, who were found guilty…
The Lagos State Government has arrested a 27-year-old man, Adamu Ismail, for allegedly attempting to steal a fence wire mesh at Peace Park, Ojota. Ismail was apprehended earlier today, August 25, by officials from the Lagos State Parks and Recreation Agency. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the arrest on X,…
Halima Amira Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, is set to marry Walid Shehu Mauzu in Kaduna State. Halima is the daughter of Nana Hadiza, who married the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), several years ago. Hadiza is Buhari’s daughter from a previous marriage and currently serves as the…
