The Federal Government has intensified negotiations with academic and non-academic staff unions in tertiary institutions, urging them to prioritize dialogue over industrial actions as talks on improved welfare packages near conclusion. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive that students must remain in school while efforts continue to address long-standing labour issues in the sector. “President Tinubu has made it clear: our children must remain in school,” Dr. Alausa said. “We appeal to all unions to embrace dialogue. This administration is sincere and determined to find…
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The Benue State Government has approved the establishment of the Benue State Agro-Climatic and Watershed Management Agency, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s resilience to climate change and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Briefing journalists at Government House Makurdi, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, said the new agency would complement the ongoing Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, a donor-supported programme focused on environmental restoration and agricultural development. Dr. Ashaver explained that the agency will ensure continuity of ACReSAL’s objectives even after the project concludes, thereby institutionalizing climate-smart practices across the state. He also…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the temporary suspension of the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991. The decision comes ahead of a Motion on Notice scheduled for hearing on October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State. Though there is no formal court order halting the enforcement, Egbetokun stated that the move was made in the public interest and as a mark of respect to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). He made this known during a courtesy visit by an NBA delegation to the Force Headquarters in…
By Becky Miana If you or a loved one faces a medical emergency in Gombe State today, help is now just a call away. Residents of Gombe State will now enjoy 48 hours of free medical care for all emergency cases, following the official launch of the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Scheme, SEMSAS. The scheme was formally inaugurated in Gombe by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, in the presence of the Chief of Staff to the Governor and other top government officials. The programme, which guarantees prompt emergency response and free treatment within the first…
The Coalition for Good Governance in Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency has thrown its support behind Ja’afaru Yakubu, endorsing him for another term in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued to journalists in Gassol Local Government Area, the coalition commended Yakubu’s record in office, describing his tenure as a benchmark for effective and people-centered representation. The group said his leadership had consistently exceeded expectations, delivering tangible results across the constituency. “Hon. Ja’afaru Yakubu has moved beyond promises to implement real change through legislative advocacy, development-driven projects, and youth empowerment,” the statement read. “His efforts…
In a significant step toward improving the welfare of educators and reviving rural education, governor Babagana Umara Zulum has commissioned a 72-unit housing complex for teachers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The housing project, unveiled during a commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, features 24 two-bedroom semi-detached units and 48 three-bedroom apartments built across eight three-storey blocks. Each unit is furnished with basic amenities, designed to provide a safe and comfortable living environment for teachers and their families. Governor Zulum, while presenting keys to the beneficiaries, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education, particularly in areas impacted by over…
Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, on Monday inaugurated the newly elected Executive Council of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, charging them to strengthen the party’s base and work towards securing greater victories in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House in Yola, Professor Farauta called for reconciliation and collaboration between the outgoing and incoming party leadership to foster unity and progress within the PDP. “The party must close ranks, work in synergy, and carry everyone along—especially women, youths, and other stakeholders—to consolidate on the gains already made in the…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), Prof. Musa Garba–Maitafsir, says over 60 million adults in Nigeria lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. He has also advocated improved funding for adult education in Nigeria. Prof. Musa Garba–Maitafsir spoke in Kano on Tuesday at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) Annual National Conference. The historic national event, going on at the Convocation Arena, Bayero University, New Campus, Gwarzo Rd, Kano, holds from 6th to 10th Oct. 2025. It has as theme, “The Future of Adult Learning in Nigeria: Leveraging…
By Becky Maina The grounds of Federal Government College, Azare (FGCA) came alive last weekend as members of the Class of 1994 returned to their alma mater for a reunion that was as emotional as it was inspiring. After 31 years apart, the old students gathered under the theme “Greater Together” to reconnect, reflect on their journey, and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the institution that shaped their lives. *A Homecoming of Hearts* From the moment they walked through the gates, laughter and nostalgia filled the air. Many paused to take in familiar sights the classrooms, hostels, and assembly grounds…
United States Senator, Ted Cruz, a self-confessed Christian Zionist, echoed the same unsubstantiated and misleading claim of a genocide being perpetrated in Nigeria against Christian Nigerians. This mythological genocide, according to Ted Cruz, is also supported by the Nigerian government, aside being a stealth Muslim agenda to rid Nigeria of Christianity. Ted Cruz is a man well known for his irresponsible and bigoted utterances verging on Islamophobia. In 2024, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) condemned the behavior of Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “A Threat to Justice…