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By Joan Nwagwu The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has urged the Federal Government to adopt a living wage policy to cushion the impact of inflation on workers. NASU President, Mr Makolo Hassan, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the union’s two-day National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. Hassan said the hardship faced by Nigerian workers had reached alarming levels due to inflation and economic instability, adding that “our wages no longer reflect the realities of today’s economy.” ”The concept of a living wage, not just a minimum wage, has become imperative if workers were to live with dignity and remain productive. “The government must go beyond minimum wage. A living wage must be tied to inflation and cost-of-living indic...

President Bola Tinubu has reversed his decision to grant presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello.The reversal followed backlash that greeted the President's clemency.Maryam Sanda sentence now commuted to 12 years.This was revealed in an official gazette released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday.According to the gazette, Sanda, who had already spent six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, will now spend approximately six additional years in jail after getting an approved term on compassionate grounds.It read, “Maryam Sanda, whose offence was culpable homicide, sentenced on 27/01/2020 with death by hanging, has served six years an...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, affirmed that Nigeria upholds religious freedom, human rights, the rule of law, and democracy. Idris, speaking on CNN on Tuesday night, dismissed claims by foreign officials that terrorists in Nigeria exclusively targeted Christians. He described such assertions as misleading and unreflective of the nation’s complex security realities.This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim. According to the statement, the minister said the Bola Tinubu-led administration has renewed its focus on tackling Nigeria’s security challenges to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.Idris further emphasi...

By Dominion Duke A civil society organisation under the banner of the National Advocacy for Justice and Truth (NAFJAT) has raised a clarion call, accusing estate agency owner Colleen Mero Yesufu of brazenly violating the 1978 Land Use Act through a campaign of alleged land grabbing. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, NAFJAT’s National Coordinator, Barr. Uthman Zango, described the leaked documents that supposedly expose Yesufu’s sprawling land acquisitions as a “stain on justice.” He expressed astonishment at how Yesufu could reportedly manipulate the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS) to secure plots under multiple first names—an action that, if true, would strike at the heart of Nigeria’s land laws. *“In Katampe District,” Zango explained, *“File No. MISC/89XX/AGIS/2020 ...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, Monday gave assurance to end the culture of excessive pre-election litigations in the country. Nigeria electoral process has been marked with excessive pre-election litigation, which often times lead to emergence of leaders who did not stand for elections. Speaking at the 56th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, NALT, at the University of Abuja, Amupitan said one of his top priorities as INEC chairman was to “end the courtroom warfare” that often began long before ballots were cast. He said the electoral umpire would not continue to operate in a system where over 1,000 pre-election cases were recorded ahead of the 2023 general elections. “That is ...

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has commended Aliko Dangote’s initiative to expand his petroleum refinery capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd. IPMAN National President, Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin, in a press statement, described the planned expansion as a positive and strategic development that will significantly ease the persistent petroleum scarcity experienced across Nigeria. “The doubling of refinery capacity is a welcome move that will strengthen domestic petroleum supply, reduce dependence on imports, and stabilize fuel prices for Nigerians,” Adewoyin said. He emphasized that the expansion would enhance the country’s energy security, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth through increased local refining...

The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, on Monday said the Federal Government owes doctors and other health workers across the country an estimated N38bn in accumulated allowances. Suleiman said this during a press briefing in Abuja while presenting the resolutions of the Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting, which followed the expiration of NARD’s 30-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. He warned that resident doctors have already begun ward rounds and patient-handover ahead of the planned nationwide total and indefinite strike, beginning Saturday, November 1, 2025. Suleiman explained that the outstanding payments are not limited to resident doctors but affect all cadres of health professionals, including admin...

By Jacinta Nwachukwu Plan International Nigeria says it is partnering with Queen Atuwatse III of Warri Kingdom to advance children’s rights and promote gender equality through empowerment of girls in the Niger Delta zone. Country Director, Plan International Nigeria, Dr Charles Usie, stated this in a statement by Ms Munachi Okoro, Brand and Communications Manager of the organisation and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Usie said that the organisation had chosen the queen as First Ambassador for Girls in Nigeria. He explained that through the partnership, the queen, serving as “Plan International’s Ambassador for Girls in Nigeria”, would leverage her influence and platform to advocate for girls’ rights. “She will also support key campaig...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate, Mrs Acharu Opaluwa says the agency has begun e-Birth Registration, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Campaign in the FCT. Opaluwa made this known at a news conference to mark the commencement of the campaign on Monday in Abuja. The conference with the theme, “Without a Birth Certificate, the Naming Ceremony is Not Complete” was organised in collaboration with National Population Commission (NPC), Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON-FCT), and UNICEF. According to Opaluwa, the initiative is designed to ensure that every child born in the FCT is registered and recognised as a citizen of Nigeria. “Birth registration is the first legal ackno...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The governor of Nasarawa State,  Abdullahi Sule has eulogiesed the founder of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on their legacies, service to humanity and remarkable achievements. Sule gave the eulogy in his keynote address at the 2nd Raymond Aledgho Dokpesi  Annual Diamond Lecture in Abuja. The lecture with the theme, "Communication and Development" was put together by DAAR Communications, NIPR, University of Public Relations and Leadership and World Public Relations Forum. "Today, we are here to celebrate an icon of the media, a man who the history books refer to as being the first to establish a private establishment called independent radio station and later on the AIT. "At that ...

By Victor Okoye The Cross River State Government will host an international investment summit in London from Nov. 17 to Nov.19, aimed at attracting global investors and engaging the diaspora in sustainable development. The summit, themed “Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Sustainable Growth with the People’s First Agenda of Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu”, will spotlight strategic sectors and investment-ready projects across the state. Hon. Ignatius Oli, Chairperson of the Central Planning Committee, Cross River State Diaspora Commission, disclosed this in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. “We are positioning Cross River as a competitive investment destination in Nigeria and West Africa,” Oli said.“This summit is a strategic move to unlock ...

By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria — In an event befitting a queen of industry and a paragon of excellence, Ambassador Khadijah Jekhine was conferred the Leadership and Impact Award by Highstone Global University, Texas, USA, during a grand ceremony at the prestigious Armed Forces Officers Mess, Asokoro, Abuja. The occasion drew a constellation of dignitaries, industry magnates, policymakers, and top management experts from across the nation and beyond, all gathered to celebrate a woman whose career embodies vision, empowerment, and transformative leadership. According to Highstone Global University, the award followed a carefully considered and meticulously evaluated selection process, grounded in verifiable performance, proven professional excellence, and tangible impact. Ambassador ...

By Genesis ogiri In a momentous ceremony held at the illustrious Armed Forces Officers Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, Joan Faluyi was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Strategic Management by Highstone Global University, Texas, USA. The occasion brought together distinguished stakeholders, top management experts, and industry leaders, with the spotlight shining brightly on her amidst a gathering of eminent Nigerian personalities. Dr. Joan Faluyi stands as a philosophist steward and a portrait of dignity and people-centered leadership. Her honorary doctorate from Highstone Global University, Texas, USA, celebrates a lifetime of exemplary service, ethical leadership, and transformative impact in the oil and gas sector. she was also specially decorated with a Lead...

By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria — In a gathering befitting a sovereign of integrity and vision, Dozie-Enukora Ihuoma Ann was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Leadership & Strategic Management by Highstone Global University, Texas, USA, on Friday, 25th October 2025 at the prestigious Armed Forces Officers Mess, Asokoro, Abuja. The ceremony brought together an illustrious assembly of dignitaries, industry leaders, and change-makers to honor a woman whose career exemplifies transformative leadership, unwavering ethics, and boundless commitment to national development. Dr. Dozie-Enukora Ihuoma Ann’s journey stands as a testament to the power of principled leadership, unwavering integrity, and visionary service. From breaking barriers in Nigeria’s energy sector to ch...

By Genesis Ogiri In a ceremony that epitomized intellectual rigor, moral purpose, and visionary leadership, Highstone Global University, Texas USA, convened its Honorary Doctorates Award Ceremony at the prestigious Armed Forces Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja. The event drew an assembly of distinguished global leaders, policymakers, corporate executives, academic luminaries, and thought pioneers, all united to recognize individuals whose exceptional contributions have reshaped industries, influenced communities, and forged enduring legacies. Far from a mere ceremonial occasion, the ceremony embodied Highstone’s enduring philosophy — honoring the architects of excellence. These are men and women whose leadership transcends titles, whose influence is measured not by position but by ...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be honest with Nigerians on the real reasons behind the sudden and rather abrupt change in the leadership of the Nigerian military. Mallam Bolaji AbdullahiNational Publicity SecretaryAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) in a press release made available to the media task APC to come clean. The statement reads : "while we acknowledge that the President, as the Commander-in-Chief, reserves the power to make such changes as he may deem fit, we are somewhat concerned that this change is coming in the wake of widespread rumours of an attempted coup. We reiterate our earlier view that the reactions of government to the dangerous rumour have veered between deliberate obfuscation and outright confusion in a matte...

Abuja, Nigeria — The Centre for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD) has called on the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to go beyond consultations and ensure formal, institutional inclusion of youth in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and resilience governance at national, regional, and global levels. This call was made by Mr. Augustine Igweshi, Executive Director of CEPASD, during the Youth Engagement Session with Ms. Shoko Noda, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Assistant Administrator, held at the UN House in Abuja as part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. In his remarks, Mr. Igweshi emphasized that young people are not just advocates for peace but key implementers, mediators, and community stabili...

A Magistrate’s Court in Kuje in Abuja has granted bail to the convener of *freeNnamdikanunow# protest, Omoyele Sowore, and 13 others.Sowore, an online publisher and others were arrested during Monday’s protest staged by them in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The protest was intended to compel the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, who is undergoing terrorism trial.They were arraigned on Friday before Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id on two First Information Report (FIRs) filed by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).Others docked along with Sowore in the FIR are:Barrister Aloy Ejimakor ( a member of the legal team sacked by Kanu on Thursday), Prince Emmanuel Kanu (said to be Kanu’s relative), Joshua Emmanuel and Bishop Wilson Anyalewechi.Others are: Barrister Okere Kingdom Nnamd...

President Bola Tinubu has announced new Service Chiefs for the country’s military.General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff.Other appointees are: Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.According to a statement by Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President, Media & Public Communication, all appointments take immediate effect.Dare stated that the changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs is in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. The President, Co...

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, today, 23rd October 2025, received three distinguished delegations at the Command Headquarters in furtherance of the Command’s commitment to collaboration, security enhancement, and public enlightenment. 1. Courtesy Visit by Chairperson of the Sub-Security Committee, Kano State Chamber of CommerceThe Chairperson of the Sub-Security Committee, Kano State Chamber of Commerce, Hajia Aisha Sulaiman Baffa, led a delegation to the Command ahead of the upcoming Kano State Trade Fair. In her remarks, Hajia Aisha highlighted that the trade fair is the second most attended event in the state, after the Sallah festivities, and solicited security support to ensure seamless activities during the event. ...