BREAKING……Professors to earn extra ₦1.8m annually as FG unveils new lecturer allowances
Full-time Professors in Nigerian universities will henceforth receive an additional annual allowance of N1.8 million, even as full-time Readers are now to receive an additional N870,000 annual salary increase, the Nigerian Government has announced. This comes as the Federal Government has announced a new allowance for Nigerian lecturers. Tagged ‘professorial cadre allowance’, it applies to […]
AFCON 2025: FG rallies Super Eagles ahead of semi-final clash with Morocco
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the Super Eagles to remain focused and confident as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco at 21:00. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the minister encouraged the national team ahead of the decisive encounter, […]
FG confers national honours on fallen hero Uba, other soldiers
The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the […]
Leadership dispute: Court to hear Turaki-led motion for stay in Wike-led PDP suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, fixed Jan. 23 to hear the application for stay of further proceedings filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against a suit instituted by a faction of the party in the camp of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter […]
Sowore drags AGF, IGP to court over arrests, demands N1.2bn damages
A frontline activist and politician, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, has dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to court over alleged violation of his fundamental human rights. In the suit he lodged before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Sowore, who is a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, alleged […]
US boosts Nigeria’s fight against terrorism with new supplies
The United States government has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in support of the country’s ongoing security operations. The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which disclosed this in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, noted that the supplies were handed over to the Nigerian authorities in Abuja. According to […]
Residents flee Sokoto villages in droves, as Bello Turji issues new threat
Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats came at a time when at least five persons, including a former councillor and 2019 […]
Armed herders kill retired officer, councillor, four others in Benue
At least six people have been killed by suspected armed herders in the past three days within the Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The killings happened between Sunday and the early hours of Tuesday. Among those killed were a retired Warrant Officer who was reportedly killed in Asa 2, Otukpo, while the former […]
Canada-based Nigerian caregiver arrested for assaulting adults
A 38-year-old Nigerian, Oghenemaro Ejerua, has been arrested by the Toronto Police Service in Canada for allegedly assaulting vulnerable adults while working as a caregiver in the Sibley Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue. It was learnt from a statement obtained on the Toronto Police Service website on Tuesday that Ejerua was arrested after being declared […]
AFCON SEMI FINAL,Morocco have home advantage, but we can reach AFCON final – Osimhen
Super Eagles assistant captain, Victor Osimhen, has admitted that Morocco hold an advantage over Nigeria ahead of Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash due to the backing of their home supporters. Osimhen, who is expected to lead the team in the absence of suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi, spoke ahead of the crucial encounter, […]
