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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has shared a cryptic message on social media following a heated confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military personnel in Abuja. In a flyer posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the DHQ wrote: “IT IS AN HONOUR TO SERVE IN THE NIGERIAN MILITARY.…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the federal government for being inconsistent in ongoing talks with the union, warning that the delay could have serious effects on Nigeria’s education system. In a statement released after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held from November 8–9, 2025, at Taraba State University, Jalingo, ASUU…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and constitutional law expert, Prof. Sebastine Hon, has criticized the actions of Naval Officer A.M. Yerima during his clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He described the officer’s behavior as a violation of the law. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Hon said Yerima had…
The host of the Brekete Family human rights programme, Ahmed Isah, popularly known as “Ordinary President,” has praised Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, a naval officer, for his calm and respectful conduct during a recent clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and some FCT Administration officials. During his live show on…
The Ogun State Medical Centre of Excellence a 250 bed hospital located in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta is scheduled for commissioning in December. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced this during an inspection of the project, which was initiated by the previous administration but left unfinished. He explained that once completed, the hospital would be managed by the Abuja…
Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has left the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said his decision was “a strategic and patriotic step to help rebuild Nigeria’s unity and hope.” Ajadi announced his resignation from the NNPP on Monday, November 10, 2025,…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has criticized the United States government’s decision, made under former President Donald Trump, to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over claims of Christian persecution. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, NSCIA Secretary General, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, described the designation as unfair and based on an incomplete understanding…
A teacher at Soun High School in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has died after being attacked by his students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours. Reports say Mr. Adegoke confronted a group of students he caught gambling in a classroom. The students allegedly turned on him and beat him…
The lawmaker representing Ipokia/Idiroko Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Bisi Oyedele, also known as Citiside, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to lift the ban on fuel supply to communities located within 20 kilometres of Nigeria’s borders. The fuel supply restriction, introduced to stop smuggling to neighbouring countries, has caused serious…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, to urgently resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), stressing that he will not tolerate another strike that disrupts learning in Nigerian universities. Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Aso Rock Villa…
