Reps Wade Into FG, ASUU Impasse
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The House of Representatives has decided to step into the impasse between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) with the aim of finding a lasting solution into it. Based on that, the House mandated its Committees on University Education and Labour, Employment and Productivity to facilitate a […]
Delta Govt Launches Fiscal Reform to Protect Public Funds
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has announced sweeping reforms aimed at tightening government spending and ensuring greater transparency in public projects. Speaking during a thanksgiving service to mark the start of the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Delta State Judiciary in Asaba, the governor revealed that his administration has abolished arbitrary increases in contract costs, […]
Nigerian Army Dismisses Viral Video Warning of Terrorist Attack in Plateau
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that warned of an alleged plan by Fulani terrorists to attack communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the claims as false, misleading, and capable of inciting panic. In the video, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a prominent Plateau-based clergyman, alleged […]
Edo Commissioners In Wild Rush to Buy Tinubu-Style Caps After Okpebholo’s Warning
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A mild drama has ensued in Benin City on Wednesday as newly appointed commissioners in Edo State have said to have been in a wild rush to local cap-makers to purchase President Bola Tinubu’s signature ‘Asiwaju cap’—a day after Governor Monday Okpebholo warned that any cabinet member without it would be locked […]
PDP Postpones NEC Meeting as More Defections Hit Party
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has abruptly postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally slated for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, amid a cascade of defections and internal strife. The decision, announced by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), cites “recent developments” and invokes Section 29 (2)(b) of the PDP constitution, with a […]
Ceasefire in Gaza: Trump, Regional Leaders Sign Historic Peace Agreement
United States President Donald Trump has hailed what he called a “tremendous day for the Middle East” after Israel and Hamas signed a declaration aimed at cementing a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement was signed on Monday in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, following a summit attended by Trump, Egyptian President Abdel […]
CONUA-UNIBEN Accuses ASUU Of Alleged Rough Handling Of Members, Seeks IGP, CP, Others Protection
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), University of Benin chapter, has fingered members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on the alleged attack on its members during students examination. The chairman of the union, Comrade Ishaq Osagie Eweka, made the allegation while speaking with journalists in Benin. He alleged that […]
Governor Otu Appoints New Senior Secondary School Education Board In Cross River
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has appointed a new board to oversee the State Senior Secondary School Education Board. His Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, announced the appointments in a press release issued on Monday, October 13, 2025. Governor Otu appointed […]
Tension As UNICROSS Shifts Resumption Date Again
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has again shifted the resumption date for the 2025/2026 academic session, sparking concern among students and staff. A circular signed by the Acting Registrar, Idim E. Ekanem, announced that resumption has been moved from Monday, October 13, to Friday, November 7, 2025. According to […]
Gunmen Kidnap Retired Principal In Edo, As Abductors Demand N70m Ransom
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have kidnapped a retired headmaster known as Mr. Eliaser Olorunloju. The incident happened near a Fulani settlement in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident was said to have occurred between Sasaro and Ayetoro, along the dilapidated Igarra- Uneme-Nekhua – […]