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Oct

2025

Students Likely To Stay Longer At Home As NLC Declares ‘No Pay, No Work’ Over ASUU Strike

Students May Stay Longer At Home As NLC Declares ‘No Pay, No Work’ Over ASUU Strike The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its affiliate unions from the education sector on Monday declared ‘ no pay, no work’, in response to the Federal Government declaration of ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a result of the ongoing two weeks warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The NLC alongside the unions also gave the Federal Government a four-wheel ultimatum to conclude outstanding renegotiations of the 2009 agreementts. The unions include ASUU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities,…

Oct

2025

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ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo To Lead Team To Monitor Cote D’Ivoire Election

News Flash, Politics

ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo To Lead Team To Monitor Côte d’Ivoire Election The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has appointed former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo to head its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement by ECOWAS, the election is scheduled to be held on October 25, 2025, while the observation mission will be deployed from October 19 to 29, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. “As Head of Mission, Osinbajo will lead a delegation of eminent West Africans who will engage…

Oct

2025

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ADC Suspends National Vice Chairman Over Anti-Party Activities

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ADC Suspends National Vice Chairman Over Anti-Party Activities The African Democratic Congress has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Usani, over what it described as actions capable of undermining the unity and progress of the party. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, followed deliberations at a meeting of the State Working Committee of the ADC, Cross River State chapter, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Announcing the decision in a statement issued Monday in Abuja, the State Publicity Secretary, James Otudor, said the committee found Usani’s recent conduct to be in violation of the ADC Constitution and inconsistent…

Oct

2025

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Violent Protest Will Not Lead To Meaningful Progress, I Don’t Support Igbo Secession – Gov. Soludo

Human Rights, News Flash, Security

‘Violent Protests Will Not Lead To Meaningful Progress, I Don’t Support Igbo Secession’ – Gov Soludo Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has called for a dialogue on the future of the Igbo people, emphasising the need to openly discuss issues surrounding separatist agitations. Soludo, who hails from southeast Nigeria, where there has been agitation for secession, stated that he does not subscribe to separatist views or agitation for an independent Igbo nation. In an appearance on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics” programme monitored by SaharaReporters, Soludo emphasised the importance of engaging in honest dialogue with all stakeholders, including those calling for…

Oct

2025

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Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

Human Rights, News Flash, Security

Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Some protesters have taken to the streets in Abuja to demonstrate against the ongoing rally demanding an unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from detention. Some of the counter-protesters at about 10.00 a.m., around the Labour House bridge in the central area. Some of them were waving the Nigerian flag, with music playing in the background. Others held placards with the inscription, ‘No Pressure to the Rule of Law’, to counter the demand for the release of Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges…

Oct

2025

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Tension Builds As Police Begins Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears

News Flash, Human Rights, Security

Tension Builds As Police Begin Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears The Lagos State Police Command has moved to reassure residents that the state remains calm and secure, despite reports of protests in parts of the country. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, gave the assurance on Monday during a “Show of Force” exercise in Ikeja, aimed at demonstrating the command’s readiness to maintain peace and order. Jimoh said police operatives had been strategically deployed to key flashpoints, including the Lekki Toll Gate, Ojota, Maryland, and Gani Fawehinmi Park — to forestall any breakdown of law…

Oct

2025

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Peter Obi At The Burial Of Late Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, The Arise News Journalist

News Flash, Obituary

Remembering Somtochukwu Maduagwu As I returned from the United Kingdom, where I had several engagements, including a meeting with the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Upon my arrival in Nigeria, I travelled to Agulu, Anambra State, to attend the burial Mass and interment of Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the “Arise News” journalist whose life was tragically cut short in Abuja after an unfortunate encounter with armed robbers in her own home. It was a deeply painful experience to witness such a promising future abruptly ended. Somtochukwu was a shining example of youthful resourcefulness and dedication. Her passion for truth and commitment to her work…

Oct

2025

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Protest: Correctional Centres Are Red Zones, FGN Warns

FGN, News Flash, Security

Nnamdi kanu’s protest: Correctional centres are red zones, FG warns The federal government, through the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared all correctional centres nationwide as red zones following the plans to protest for the release of detained leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, said he will lead a protest to the Aso Roack Villa on Monday. In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, signed by the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, Umar Abubakar, declared that correctional centres nationwide are restricted areas and anyone who has no official business therein should stay off to…

Oct

2025

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Truck Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada

News Flash, Obituary, World News

Truck Driver K¡lls 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Marvelous Ugochukwu, has been confirmed dead after a truck driver ran a red light and crashed into a car, a bus stop shelter, a fence line, and a light pole at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and Elphinstone Street in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Multiple witnesses said the teenager was in a bus shelter where the truck went and hit her. Already, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the Ugochukwu family with funeral and probably legal expenses. According to the GoFundMe page: “The family of Marvellous Ugochukwu…

Oct

2025

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Ceasefire On The Brink As Israeli Strikes Resume In Gaza

News Flash, War, World News

Ceasefire On The Brink As Israeli Strikes Resume In Gaza Barely a week after a historic ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, tensions in the Middle East have flared once again as Israel launched a new wave of air strikes in the southern Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of violating the truce. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes targeted “terror positions” linked to Hamas following what it described as a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire agreement signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month. A senior Israeli security official confirmed that the government has also suspended…