Academic activities in Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions have been brought to a halt as staff unions commence an indefinite strike over unpaid minimum wage and outstanding arrears. Chairman of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) for tertiary institutions in the state, Kola Lawal, confirmed the development in Ibadan, stating that the unions are also pushing for the full implementation of the 25% and 35% salary increments. He noted that while institutions like Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education have benefitted from these increments since January 2024, their counterparts in other institutions are yet to receive…
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has identified a technical fault on a feeder as the cause of the power outage affecting several areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement shared on its X handle on Monday, the company apologized for the disruption and assured residents that efforts were ongoing to fix the issue. The affected areas include Jabi, Kado, Life Camp, Idu, Karmo, Citec Mbora, Airport Road, Nile University, Karimajiji, Kuchingoro, Lugbe FHA 1, NIA Senior and Junior, Baba Gida Market, and Mr. Biggs. Other locations impacted by the outage are Tipper Garage, Okada Bridge, Peace…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recorded its highest-ever registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 2,030,627 candidates signing up for the 2025 edition. In its weekly bulletin released on Monday, JAMB confirmed that registration officially ended on March 8. This figure surpasses the over 1.9 million candidates who registered in 2024, excluding those taking the exam at international centers. Furthermore, 200,115 candidates have indicated interest in participating in the optional mock UTME, which is set to take place on April 5, 2025. JAMB also introduced new security measures to prevent exam malpractice and enhance the…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a warrant for the arrest of Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, over his failure to honor a summons. Enebeli was given a 72-hour deadline to appear before the Assembly but did not show up. Lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, intend to question him over the annulled local government elections conducted on October 5, 2024. The elections were nullified by the Supreme Court due to irregularities, and a fresh poll has been scheduled for August 9, 2025. Enebeli’s absence triggered the Assembly’s decision to seek…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing dissatisfaction with the ruling party’s leadership and direction. In a resignation letter addressed to his ward in Kaduna State on Monday, El-Rufai expressed concerns over the APC’s deviation from its founding principles. He stated that the party no longer upholds the democratic and progressive values that initially attracted him. “I have spent years working to strengthen the APC as a strong political platform,” he wrote. “However, recent developments indicate a departure from the core democratic ideals…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign from office or risk impeachment. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, Okocha criticized the governor’s recent invitation to 27 lawmakers for a meeting, describing it as a “Greek gift.” He accused Fubara of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu and disregarding the rule of law. “The invitation to the lawmakers is a Greek gift,” Okocha stated. “The Supreme Court judgment is final and cannot be changed. The only option left for the governor is to resign or be…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that funds recovered from fraud-related cases in 2024 were directed into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In its annual report released on Sunday in Abuja, the anti-graft agency stated that over N50 billion was invested into the loan fund, which was established under the Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, signed by President Bola Tinubu. According to the EFCC, the total recoveries for the year included N364.6 billion, $214.51 million, 54,319 euros, 31,265 pounds, CAD 2,990, and AUD 740. Additionally, the commission recovered CFA 7,821,375, AED 170, SAR…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged security agencies to launch an investigation into the killing of its Kwara State chairman, Idrissu Abubakar. MACBAN’s national president, Baba Ngelzarma, made this appeal in a statement on Sunday, following confirmation of the incident by the Kwara State Police Command. According to the police, Abubakar was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday in front of his home in Oke Ose, Ilorin East Local Government Area. Officers recovered five spent 7.62mm shells from the crime scene, and his remains were taken to the University of Ilorin…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a member of an anti-cult volunteer corps following the death of a 19-year-old auxiliary nurse, Isioma Nwayalani, who was killed by a stray bullet in Okpanam Community, near Asaba. According to police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the incident occurred on Saturday and the suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue. “Yes, the unfortunate incident is confirmed, and we are investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Updates will be provided upon conclusion of the investigation,” Edafe said on Sunday in Asaba. Eyewitnesses alleged that the operative was shooting sporadically with his…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to comply with the Court of Appeal ruling that reinstated the party’s local government chairpersons and councillors. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, APC’s Osun State spokesman, Kola Olabisi, urged the governor to respect the rule of law and end what he described as political vendetta. Olabisi stressed that governance should focus on delivering democratic dividends, upholding due process, and maintaining truth, rather than engaging in political conflict. He criticised the ongoing rift between Governor Adeleke and his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, now Minister of…