Mbah’s Defection: Tinubu deserves second term, says Rep Onuigbo
A former House of Representatives member for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency of Abia, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, says President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term in office, following his achievements in the past two years. Onuigbo said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while reacting to Gov. Peter Mbah’s defection from the […]
Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts candidates — FG
Nigerian senior secondary school students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination, organised by the West African Examination Council and National Examination Council, as a condition for admission to universities and polytechnics, the Federal Ministry of Education said on Tuesday. For […]
22027:Okpebholo directs Edo cabinet members to wear Tinubu-branded outfits
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed members of his cabinet to openly show their support for President Bola Tinubu by wearing branded outfits bearing the president’s insignia. The governor gave the directive on Tuesday while swearing in newly appointed commissioners and inaugurating commissions and boards of agencies in Benin. Okpebholo, who attributed his […]
Strike: NANS gives ASUU, FG seven days to resolve dispute
The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resolve their ongoing dispute and prevent another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar. In a statement signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, on Wednesday, the students’ body expressed concern […]
Rev David Ugolor Appointed to Africa Union Anti-Corruption Non-State Actors Forum Interim Executive Council
Benin City, Nigeria – October 10, 2025… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) is proud to announce the appointment of its Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, to the Interim Executive Council of the Non-State Actors (NSA) Forum of the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption (AUABC). This appointment, confirmed by the AUABC […]
ASUU warning strike: FULafia members in total compliance as academic activities shut down
Academic activities at the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) have been completely halted following full compliance by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), FULafia chapter, with the ongoing two-week warning strike declared by the union’s national leadership. The Chairman of ASUU, FULafia chapter, Dr. Sunday Orinya, confirmed this in an interview, saying […]
We have joined warning strike, no CONUA in ABSU – ASUU Chairman
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu branch, Dr. Chidi Mbah, has confirmed that lecturers in the institution have joined the two-week warning strike declared by the national leadership of the union. Dr. Mbah said the strike had recorded full compliance among lecturers at the university. “We […]
UI joins ASUU’s two-week warning strike
The University of Ibadan chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday joined the nationwide warning strike called by the union, bringing all teaching and related activities on campus to a halt. PUNCH Online learnt that lecture theatres and administrative offices were locked across the campus, and movement of students and vehicles dropped […]
Loveworld Medicaid offers free eye treatments to 18,000 individuals
Loveworld Medicaid, a member agency of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International says no fewer than 18,000 individuals having eye challenges have received full free treatment and improved vision. The Assistant Director, Loveworld Medicaid, Dr. Olajumoke Ola-Akisanya, made this known during a news briefing to commemorate the World Sight Day, and to mark one year of […]
9 things to know about late Rev. Uma Ukpai
Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025. A global evangelist, teacher, and humanitarian, Ukpai rose from […]
