The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday unveiled a renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, resulting in incessant strikes and closure of universities. The 2025 agreement is the conclusion of a renegotiation process that began in 2017 to review the 2009 FG-ASUU pact, which […]

Morocco and Senegal will contest the Afcon 2025 final after contrasting semi-final victories. Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 at Grand Stade de Tanger, with Sadio Mané scoring a decisive 78th-minute goal despite losing captain Kalidou Koulibaly to injury. This marks the first time a local coach has guided Senegal to an Afcon final. Meanwhile, host nation […]

Uganda’s Security Commission has ordered a complete public internet shutdown, citing concerns over misinformation and electoral fraud as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his nearly 40-year rule in elections scheduled for January 15. The Uganda Communications Commission directed operators to provide only essential services. Multiple journalists covering opposition rallies have been assaulted, while […]

Nigeria’s power generation capacity remained significantly underutilised in December 2025, with grid-connected plants operating at just 38 per cent availability. The development, which shows persistent structural weaknesses in the country’s electricity value chain after years of reform, comes at a time when the country is implementing a service-based tariff, which bills customers on a promised […]

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the release of what he called authentic students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who were remanded at Ubiaja prison on the order of a state High Court, sitting in Benin City, following their arraignment by the police. The students allegedly took part in the Ekpoma anti-kidnapping […]

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 […]

Japanese and South Korean leaders have pledged to deepen cooperation between their nations, sealing their commitment with an unexpected K-pop drumming session that delighted onlookers. The unique cultural exchange saw Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung perform together following Tuesday’s summit in Nara, Ms Takaichi’s hometown. Donning personalised athletic […]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya to advance accountability for the September 28, 2009, massacre and “lay the groundwork for credible and fair justice” regarding other rights abuses in the country. This follows the death in custody of Claude Pivi, a former minister for presidential security, on January 6, 2026. […]

Two more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday gave vivid and harrowing accounts of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, as the Federal High Court in Abuja admitted additional exhibits from the Department of State Services. The DSS is prosecuting five suspects — Idris Omeiza (25), Al […]

The Federal Government has assured the Super Eagles of Nigeria of the full support of the nation as the team prepares to face Morocco in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a goodwill message signed on Wednesday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government praised the […]

The Africa Cup of Nations is racing toward the finish line, with four continental giants set to face off in the semifinals on Wednesday for Africa’s most prestigious sporting title. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will pit their perfect record against Morocco’s defensive steel and home support, while old rivals Egypt and Senegal clash for the sixth […]

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he faces threats to his life over his role in implementing Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms. Oyedele made this known in Abuja during a governance colloquium organised to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President […]