Just In: ASUU Embarks on Two-Week Nationwide Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria. The Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press conference held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. The National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, stated that there […]
Nigeria’s Minister Urges Citizens to Stop ‘De-marketing’ the Country
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to citizens at home and abroad to stop “de-marketing” the country, urging them instead to promote unity, optimism, and patriotism. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, Umahi expressed concern over what he described as a rising culture of […]
Rules Governing Igbos Seem Different from Rest of Nigeria, Says Lawmaker
A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has said that the rules governing Igbos appear to differ from those applied to other ethnic groups in the country. Aguocha, who represents Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, made the statement during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday. Speaking about the continued […]
Just In: CONUA Shuns Strike Action, Calls on Members to Continue Work
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has officially declared it is not part of any ongoing strike action and has instructed its members to continue their academic and administrative duties without interruption. The clarification came in response to circulating social media reports suggesting the union’s involvement in industrial action being embarked on by its […]
Abia Moves to Replace Fuel, Diesel Buses with Electric Vehicles
Abia State is set to introduce 100 electric buses as part of its plan to modernise public transportation and promote environmental sustainability. The Commissioner for Transport, Comrade Sunny Njoku, who disclosed this, said the initiative shows that the state, under Governor Alex Otti, “has embraced the future over and above PMS, diesel, and CNG.” According […]
We Are Not Disturbed With Gale Of Defections, Says Benue PDP
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Benue State Chapter, has said that the party is not disturbed with the gale of defections currently hitting the party. Recall that on Thursday October 9, the member of the House of Representatives for Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Ojema Ojotu, while addressing his constituents in […]
Osun APC, Government Clash Over N300m Corruption Allegations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of shielding a female Permanent Secretary allegedly involved in a N300 million corruption scandal. The APC made the claim, in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Friday. According to the opposition party, some political […]
Trump Escalates Trade War with Beijing, Announces Fresh Round of Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, reigniting tensions between Washington and Beijing in what appears to be a new phase of the long-running US-China trade war. The president said on Friday that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, in addition […]
Akpabio Warns Senators Against Disruption, Says Senate Won’t Be Held Hostage
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has warned that the National Assembly will not tolerate any attempt by its members to undermine its integrity or disrupt its proceedings. In a statement released on Saturday by his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio stressed that the 10th Senate remains committed to maintaining discipline, respect for rules, and institutional […]
Editorial: Professor Joash Amupitan and the Burden of Trust on Nigeria’s Electoral Future
By Darlington Okpebholo Ray, Editor-in-Chief, Truth Live News International, London, United Kingdom | info@truthlivenews.com Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan occupies a critical position in Nigeria’s democratic evolution. His nomination as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission has placed upon him not merely an office, but a moral responsibility that touches the very soul of the […]