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  The Academic Staff Union of Universities has expressed readiness to resume negotiations with the Federal Government to end the ongoing strike, saying it has received signals from government officials indicating willingness to restart talks. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, ...

  There were indications on Thursday that some names on the presidential pardon list approved by the Council of State, as presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may be dropped. The development comes amid growing ...

  Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may be held in November 2026, following a proposal by the National Assembly to move the polls six months earlier than usual. The draft amendment was unveiled on Monday during a public hearing ...

  Wema Bank concludes Capital Raise Second tranche of ₦50 Billion Special Placement fully subscribed……Bank further exceeds regulatory requirements. LAGOS, NIGERIA – 17th October 2025 – Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: Wema NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces completion of its ...

  Victoria Beckham has revealed she removed her nineties boob job in a bid to be taken seriously in the fashion world In her new Netflix documentary, Victoria, 51, admits she went onto regret getting her bre.ast implants shortly after her ...

  Yinka Theisen has fired back at May Edochie’s supporters, known online as MayNation, in a new video Theisen, who says she has been cyberbullied and attacked by Maynation members, came out swinging, questioning why May Edochie is often portrayed as “great” ...

  Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, becoming the second-smallest nation to achieve the feat after defeating Eswatini 3-0 in Praia The emphatic win saw the Blue Sharks top their qualifying group ahead ...

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured that before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term, no judge of the FCT High Court will be living in a rented apartment Wike made the remark ...

  Sunday Oliseh, a Former Super Eagles head coach, has said the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, pocketed a sum of $1 million from FIFA Oliseh, speaking on the Home Turf podcast, claimed the money was reward for Nigeria qualifying for ...

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slammed the Federal Government’s decision to enforce the “No Work, No Pay” rule against striking lecturers of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), calling it an act of intimidation that will only ...

  Skyewise Group, a Nigerian company, has clarified that the property recently demolished along the Lekki Expressway in Lagos belongs entirely to the firm and not to popular auto influencer Ola of Lagos The statement comes after social media reports ...

  David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has defended the N7.5 billion per kilometer cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, insisting the pricing reflects the highway’s quality, engineering demands, and unique features Speaking to journalists, Umahi broke down the first ...

  The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has strongly condemned the presidential pardon granted to his wife, Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his murder, calling the decision “the worst possible injustice any family could ...

  Ogun State has reported that over 10,000 mental health patients visited its four service centers in Abeokuta, Ijebu Ode, Ilaro, and Ota during the first half of 2025 Tomi Coker, the state’s Commissioner for Health, revealed this at a ...

  The Christian Association of Nigeria has mourned the death of the late Reverend Dr Uma Ukapi, describing the clergyman as a “towering figure in the Church in Nigeria.” CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a message he signed on ...

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association and a pioneer of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, late Evangelist Uma Ukpai. Tinubu described him as one of God’s generals whose ministry ...

  Renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his family, who said he passed away on October 6 2025 at the ...

  Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that ...

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu against naming of streets across Abuja. Wike said streets should be named after Nigerians and people who have ...

  Nollywood actress Luchy Donalds is overflowing with gratitude as she celebrates acquiring her second house She took to Instagram to share photos of her new abode, praising God for blessing her with two houses in just one year. Luchy ...

  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed speculation linking him to the Super Eagles head coach position, calling the reports baseless and divisive The rumours suggested that Eguavoen and U-20 coach Ladan Bosso could replace Eric ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Ekiti State gubernatorial aspirant Engr Kayode Ojo from taking part in the party’s primary election and the state’s governorship race The decision came shortly after Ojo visited the party’s secretariat in Ado-Ekiti on ...

  Actress Seilat Adebowale Adeyemo is celebrating her daughter, Dolabomi as she turns 3 today Taking to her Instagram page to celebrate her mini me on her special day. she wrote; ”My sweet daughter, you’re a bundle of joy in our lives, ...

  Imisi, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, has denied claims that she used a pity strategy to gain sympathy and votes She revealed on Arise TV that she had only a few days to pack for the ...

  The Council of State led by President Tinubu on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 individuals across various categories The announcement followed a presentation by Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), ...