Author: Lawan

ASUU Warns of Fresh Industrial Crisis Over Unimplemented Agreement, Lecturers’ Welfare The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned that Nigeria’s university system may face another round of industrial unrest if the Federal Government fails to fully implement the December 2025 agreement reached with the union. Speaking at the end of the union’s National Executive Council meeting held at Modibbo Adama University between May 9 and 10, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, expressed dissatisfaction over what he described as the distorted and selective implementation of the agreement by federal and state authorities. According to the union, the failure of government to…

No fewer than 30 people were killed after gunmen attacked travellers along a highway in Zamfara State, according to a security report seen by AFP on Monday. The victims, including civilians, hunters and local community protection guards, were reportedly ambushed late Sunday by armed groups locally referred to as bandits. “30 individuals, including civilians, hunters and a community protection guard,” were killed in the attack, the report stated.The latest killings came days after troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded a breakthrough against armed groups in parts of Zamfara. According to military authorities, troops under Sector 2 of the Joint Task…

Arewa youths dissociate themselves from purported impeachment call against Gov Abiodun, Gov Mbah A northern-based group, the Northern Progressive Youth Vanguard (NPYV), has dismissed calls by the Arewa Youth Assembly seeking the impeachment of Dapo Abiodun and his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, over developments within the Progressive Governors Forum. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Usman Jubrin, the group described the impeachment call as strange, unnecessary and politically motivated, alleging that political enemies of the two governors were hiding under the guise of northern youths to pursue personal political interests.…

I’ll consult widely on 2027 presidential race –Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would consult widely before deciding whether to join the 2027 presidential race. He made the declaration in Abuja yesterday when thousands of youths, under the aegis of “The Coalition for Jonathan 2027,” gathered at his office to call on him to contest on the platform of any party of his choice. The former president, who was received with loud cheers by the protesters, emphasised that seeking the highest office in the land was a significant undertaking that required deep engagement with stakeholders. “Contesting presidency is…

The Senate has rescinded its earlier decision on amendments made to its Senate Standing Orders over constitutional breaches relating to the inauguration of senators-elect and election of presiding officers of the chamber. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved the motion for the rescission and recommittal of the affected provisions during plenary yesterday. Bamidele said: “The Senate accordingly resolves to rescind its earlier decisions relating to the amendments made to Order 2(2) and Order 3(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2026.” He explained that the Senate observed that provisions introduced on May 5, may give rise to constitutional inconsistencies and unintended tensions…

Gunmen abduct 6 Nasarawa varsity studentsSix students of Nasarawa State University have been abducted by gunmen in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area. The state Police Command, in a statement by SP Rahman Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the incident in Lafia yesterday, saying it had intensified efforts to rescue the victims. Nansel said the students were abducted on Wednesday at about 9 p.m. when unidentified armed hoodlums invaded a students’ off-campus lodge at Anguwar Ninzo, Gudi, on the outskirts of the town. According to him, six of the victims have so far been identified as students of the…

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly working to weaken opposition parties and push Nigeria towards a one-party system ahead of the 2027 general elections. She made the allegation while speaking with Newsmen, where she said Nigeria’s political space is already under strain, warning that both insecurity and economic hardship are compounding public frustration across the country. Bucknor-Akerele said the current situation reflects what she described as a dangerous phase in the nation’s democratic journey, arguing that ordinary Nigerians are bearing the brunt of poor governance and worsening living conditions.…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by Channels Television that it bought land in Abuja, insisting that the Federal Capital Territory Administration does not sell land but only allocates it. Reacting to reports suggesting that the media organisation had paid for land allocated to it in the FCT, Wike clarified that the payment made was strictly for the processing of its Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) and not for the purchase of the land itself. According to him, the land was allocated in line with standard administrative procedures, stressing that such allocations are common and should…

A federal high court in Abuja has convicted Saleh Mamman, former minister of power, on allegations of money laundering. James Omotosho, presiding judge, convicted Mamman on all 12 counts preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Omotosho held that he was satisfied that the anti-graft agency had successfully established the ex-minister’s culpability beyond a reasonable doubt. thecable

The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from enforcing provisions of its recently issued “Formal Notice” perceived as targeting broadcasters and presenters for the expression of opinions. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the order of interim injunction on Monday following arguments on an ex parte motion filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). The applicants, represented by senior lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, had approached the court to challenge what they described as an “arbitrary and unlawful attempt” by the NBC to sanction broadcast stations over alleged…