Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has vowed that his team will stay focused and purposeful in their bid to secure victory against the Benin Republic in Tuesday’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Uyo on Monday, Chelle emphasized the importance of the game, stating: “We have to win….
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has cleared ₦1.4 billion in unpaid gratuities for retired local government workers and primary school teachers who exited service in 2014. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Akure on Monday, Aiyedatiwa described the move as a continuation of the bulk gratuity payment initiative he introduced as Deputy Governor, aimed at…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), replacing Dr. Tammy Danagogo. The change is reportedly part of the new peace deal that ended the prolonged political crisis in the state. Anabraba, a former minority leader in the State Assembly and one-time commissioner under Fubara,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately withdraw its threat to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), warning of nationwide labour action if the policy is implemented. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, issued the warning in a statement on…
The Presidency has confirmed that Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering well, following speculation about his health. Chief Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, shared the update Monday evening via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. “Just got off the phone with Finance Minister…
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to intensify monitoring of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) depots nationwide to curb hoarding and sharp practices amid rising prices. The directive was issued by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, in a statement on Monday through…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed its readiness to resume negotiations with the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing two-week nationwide strike declared on Sunday. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, disclosed this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, stating that the union has received encouraging signals from government officials indicating…
The National Assembly has proposed shifting Nigeria’s 2027 general elections to November 2026, six months earlier than usual. The proposal, outlined in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, was unveiled during a public hearing on Monday by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja. The aim is to ensure all election petitions…
The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, on fresh charges of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to kidnap. Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, appeared before Justice Oyindamola Ogala on a five-count amended charge, following the case’s transfer from Justice Adenike Coker. According to the prosecution, the…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has thrown its support behind the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s draft guideline mandating banks to refund customers within 48 hours for failed ATM transactions. FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, announced in a statement on Monday, October 13, 2025. The endorsement follows the FCCPC’s September…
