The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration of deliberately pushing lecturers to a nationwide strike. Naija News reports that this was disclosed by ASUU’s Benin Zone, which comprises 10 universities, at a press conference held on Monday at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State. Speaking on behalf of the zonal chapter, the Coordinator, Prof Monday Igbafen, warned Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for an imminent shutdown of public universities, stressing that the government’s refusal to honour agreements and address worsening conditions in the universities was a clear indication that it wanted to…
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Ben Kure, a former political adviser to the ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that the former governor diverted taxpayers’ money to pay bandits during his time in office. According to him, El-Rufai paid bandits so they would no longer commit mayhem in the state, but his decision aggravated insecurity by more than 100 per cent. Kure, now Managing Director of the Kaduna State Media Corporation under Governor Uba Sani, made the allegation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He said, “Sometimes in December 2016, Governor Nasir El-Rufai, with an air of arrogance, said to…
The Osun State Government says it has returned to the Supreme Court after the Federal Government allegedly reneged on a negotiated agreement to release local government funds. Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, told Punch on Sunday that the state had earlier withdrawn a similar case before the apex court following appeals for an amicable settlement. Naija News reports that Alimi said, “There was an agreement between the state and the Federal Government that if we withdrew the case, they would pay the money. That was the reason we withdrew the case, but they didn’t honour it.” The commissioner explained that…
Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 2 September 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: Character – A Gateway To Destiny TOPIC: Character – A Gateway To Destiny (Seeds Of Destiny 2 September 2025) SCRIPTURE: But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Daniel 1:8 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your character is a prophecy of your destiny. MESSAGE: It has been established throughout Scripture that character defines destiny. Anyone who is…
Former Zamfara Central senator, Kabiru Marafa, has accused President Bola Tinubu of sidelining his loyal allies after clinching power, describing him as a “use-and-dump” politician. Naija News reports that Marafa, who recently resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after consulting his political structure, made the allegation on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. He cited worsening insecurity, injustice, and neglect of Zamfara in federal appointments as reasons for dumping the ruling party. He said, “Thank you for alluding to the fact that because I didn’t get what I wanted, I dumped him (Tinubu). I want to ask you, is…
The Obidient Movement has faulted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for dismissing the possibility of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, running for president in 2027 on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform. During his monthly media parley, Wike had warned the party that presenting Obi as the PDP’s candidate could “create problems for the party.” He contended that Obi’s return would only deepen the party’s troubles, arguing that the former Anambra State governor lacked political integrity, having previously described the PDP as “rotten.” Speaking to Punch, Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has launched a scathing attack on ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of fostering political violence and lacking a genuine understanding of democracy. Speaking on TVC’s Politics Tonight on Monday, Sani said El-Rufai had no democratic credentials because he had never participated in the struggles that gave birth to Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Naija News reports that Sani said, “For people like Nasir, when they found themselves in a position or office, they don’t know what democracy is all about because they didn’t fight for it. “He was an unknown figure before 1999 and…
Barely weeks after launch, state-owned carrier Enugu Air has come under scrutiny following the forceful removal of a passenger from one of its flights. Naija News reports that a video that surfaced online over the weekend shows officials dragging a male passenger off an Enugu Air aircraft. In the clip, background voices can be heard shouting, “Yes, yes, go down,” suggesting some passengers supported the removal. The scene caused chaos inside the cabin as officials led the unidentified passenger away. As of press time, neither Enugu Air nor the passenger involved had issued a statement clarifying the circumstances that led…
The Finland Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin, recently sat down with PREMIUM TIMES to discuss bilateral relations, ongoing collaborations in trade and investment, education, energy and opportunities for deeper cooperation between both countries. She also spoke about controversial Biafra activist Simon Ekpa, who was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court on Monday. The Premium Times interview with the ambassador was held several days before the court judgment. PT: The Finnish education system is globally admired, and Nigeria has benefited little from it beyond individual scholarships. Is there a partnership to support systemic reform, funding…
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 1st September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1540 and sell at ₦1524 on Monday 1st September, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
