Education Minister Admits 2009 FGN-ASUU Pact Remains Binding
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has clarified that the 2009 Federal Government–Academic Staff Union of Universities (FGN-ASUU) agreement remains the last binding pact between both parties. Alausa, who had earlier told reporters in Abuja on Thursday that no signed agreement existed, saying ASUU was only parading a draft, backtracked in a statement issued […]
Elon Musk Seeks Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit Over Twitter Stake Disclosure
Elon Musk has asked a federal judge to throw out a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit accusing him of failing to promptly disclose his multibillion-dollar stake in Twitter, now known as X. The SEC filed its complaint in January in Washington, D.C., federal court, alleging Musk violated securities law by waiting 11 days […]
Ex–First Lady of South Korea Indicted in Expanding Martial Law Probe
Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been formally indicted on bribery and other charges, prosecutors confirmed Friday, deepening the legal and political fallout from the country’s martial law crisis. Both Kim and Yoon are currently in jail. Yoon is on trial for insurrection after his failed attempt […]
33 Colombian Soldiers Freed After Abduction by Armed Civilians
Nearly three dozen Colombian soldiers abducted by armed civilians in the country’s southeast have been released, Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed Thursday. The 33 soldiers were taken hostage on August 25 during an operation in El Retorno, a remote municipality in Guaviare department. Their capture came after clashes in the area left 11 guerrillas dead, […]
Wike Rallies G-7 States Against Cross-Border Crimes
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged security agencies across the G-7 states to strengthen joint operations and intelligence sharing to curb cross-border crimes threatening Abuja and its neighbouring states. Wike, represented by the FCT Head of Service, Mrs Grace Adayilo, made the call on Thursday at the opening of […]
Kwankwaso: Nigerians Have Decided What to Do in 2027
Former Kano governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, says Nigerians have already made up their minds ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the NNPP’s national executive council (NEC) meeting, Kwankwaso decried the worsening hardship in the country, citing hunger, insecurity, and lack of […]
NEC Approves 2026–2030 Plan to Drive $1tn Economy
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved Nigeria’s next medium-term economic framework, the Renewed Hope National Development Plan (2026–2030), aimed at consolidating reforms and advancing President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy. Briefing State House correspondents after the 151st NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Budget and Economic […]
NNPCL to Partner Private Refiners to Revive Idle Refineries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has unveiled plans to partner with private refining firms in a bid to revive the country’s long-idle state-owned refineries. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of […]
Nigeria Immigration Doubles Passport Fees
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a major increase in passport application fees, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement by the Service’s spokesman, A.S. Akinlabi, the revised rates apply only to applications made within Nigeria. Under the new structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will cost ₦100,000, while a 64-page passport […]
Sharpton to Lead Wall Street March Demanding Economic Justice and Corporate Accountability
Reverend Al Sharpton is set to lead a major demonstration for economic justice Thursday morning in Lower Manhattan, rallying against what organizers call a rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts under the Trump administration. The march, organized by the National Action Network, will begin at 8 a.m. at the African Burial Ground near […]
