The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected its inclusion in the Federal Government’s newly launched Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund, describing the move as an attempt to “conscript the union as guarantor of loans it knows nothing about.” This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Council meeting held at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, and signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, on Tuesday. ASUU maintained that rather than introduce loan schemes, the government should pay its members’ withheld salaries, which it described as more valuable to workers than loans. The communiqué read,…
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The Olubadan-elect of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has promised members of the Olubadan-in-Council that his reign would be built on inclusivity and collective decision-making. Naija News reports that Ladoja gave this assurance on Tuesday while hosting the council at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, marking their first meeting with him in over two months. Appreciating the council for unanimously ratifying his candidacy as the next Olubadan, the former governor pledged to carry the chiefs along in the running of the traditional institution. He said, “I want to promise you that as Olubadan, I will run a collective and all-inclusive administration…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed that five suspects standing trial over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, terror attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, have ties to foreign terrorist fighters linked to the Al-Shabab group The DSS stated this while urging a Federal High Court in Abuja to deny bail to the five men. They warned that the suspects could abscond and their release would endanger the lives of witnesses. The defendants are Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho Abubakar…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu has directed former governor of the state and senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, to present property documents demanded by the state government in respect of his private residence, Asoludero Court, located in Sagamu GRA, as well as Conference Hotels and its annexe, also owned by him. Justice O.S. Oloyede gave the directive on Tuesday during the resumed hearing of suit No. HCS/371/2025, Otunba Justus Gbenga Daniel and Anor vs The Governor of Ogun State and Others. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported assault of a female member of the National Youth Service Corps, Jenifer Elobor, by operatives of a vigilante outfit in Anambra State. Obi, in a statement issued via his official 𝕏 handle on Tuesday, described the attack as “inhumane, primitive, and a direct assault on our collective humanity.” The former Anambra State governor expressed shock over the development, stressing that such barbarity has no place in a society striving for progress in 2025. “As an Anambrian myself, I feel not only ashamed but also deeply heartbroken that…
While President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips to Saint Lucia, Brazil, and Japan demonstrate active diplomatic outreach in 2025, Nigeria faces a growing diplomatic void due to the prolonged vacancy of its ambassadorial posts. The delay risks undermining the country’s global influence at a time when international presence is critical. As ambassadorial appointments are anticipated soon, many are watching whether this gap will be finally filled to restore full diplomatic representation. Despite calls on the President to appoint Ambassadors, the special assistant on media and communications strategy to the minister of foreign affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, in a statement released in defence…
The United States government has expressed concern about security and justice delivery in Nigeria, citing cases of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and lengthy pre-trial delays. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released by the Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, the US identified several challenges plaguing Nigeria’s judicial and labour systems, including corruption, bureaucratic delays, and political influence. The report quoted Amnesty International as saying the whereabouts of “dozens of young men detained at SARS Awkuzu,” a police station in Anambra State disbanded in 2020, remain unknown. It noted that police and other…
Notable Nigerian highlife female queen Theresa Onuorah has returned to the scene with another captivating performance titled “Amauche Eke.” This captivating song also marks her most recent release of the year and is evidence of her artistic ability and highlife skill. In the end, if you enjoy good music, you should add the aforementioned album to your playlist. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Theresa Onuorah – Amauche Eke appeared first on Val9ja.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained two senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged fraud linked to the 2025 Hajj exercise. Speaking to The PUNCH, top EFCC Officials confirmed the arrests, revealing that both officials were currently in custody. “They are with us. We asked them to return the money they took, but they have yet to do so. That is why they remain in our custody,” one of the sources said. In a statement on Tuesday by its Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara, on behalf of the…
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 19th August, 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 ₦1555 and sell at ₦1550 on Tuesday 19th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
