The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed frustration over the Federal Government’s continued inaction on issues affecting lecturers, warning that its members will only accept a concrete counteroffer to the long-delayed 2009 agreement. Naija News reports that the National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, said the union’s patience has been stretched, insisting that the government must move beyond “mere words.” The Minister of Education, Prof. Tunji Alausa, had on Thursday disclosed that a technical committee led by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abel Enitan, was preparing a “clean proposal” to be presented to ASUU. Alausa, while…
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A leadership tussle has erupted in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the party trade words over the legitimacy of its new executives. While INEC insists that the ADC has not met the conditions required for official recognition of its new leaders, the party maintains that due process was followed in the transfer of power. The crisis began after the former National Chairman of the ADC, Ralph Nwosu, alongside other members of the National Working Committee (NWC), resigned on July 1 following the adoption of the ADC as the platform for an opposition…
Azibaola Robert, the cousin of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has debunked claims that he has stepped aside from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that this follows a report which alleged that the Otuoke-born politician had ruled himself out of the race to preserve Southern unity. Although Jonathan has not formally declared his intention to run, strong indications suggest that he has been holding consultations across the country to actualise what would be his second term bid. On Friday, Robert took to his verified Facebook page to clarify that the former president has not made any statement suggesting…
The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, arrived in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Colombia. Naija News reports that Márquez, who was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by senior Nigerian government officials. On hand to welcome the Colombian Vice President were the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji; Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure; and the Director-General of the…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested several suspects linked to assassination plots, thuggery, drug cultivation, illegal immigration, and attempted culpable homicide across the state. Naija News reports that the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts by the Commissioner of Police to clamp down on violent crime and other vices. According to Abiodun, two suspected assassins were arrested on August 23 at the railway crossing, Beji, in Maikunkele, Bosso Local Government. He said, “A locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a…
The suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has described Saturday’s local government elections in the state as free, fair, and credible. Naija News reports that Amaewhule stated this shortly after casting his vote at Unit 15, Ward 1, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Commending the conduct of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Amaewhule lauded election officials for their professionalism and orderly handling of the exercise. He said, “I just cast my vote, as you can see, everything went smoothly. Those who are here to conduct the elections are indeed very professional, from the presiding…
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the local government elections held across the state on Saturday. Naija News reports that he described the exercise as a decisive step toward restoring full democratic governance at the grassroots level. Addressing reporters in Port Harcourt after monitoring the elections in several local government areas, Ibas expressed satisfaction with the comportment of voters and election officials. Ibas said, “I am very happy with what I have witnessed today. The process has been notably peaceful, from the significant turnout to the orderly conduct…
Fresh reports have emerged that a powerful bloc within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is courting former President, Goodluck Jonathan to fly its flag in the 2027 presidential election. According to party insiders who spoke with Nigerian Tribune, Jonathan is said to be giving serious thought to the proposal. However, he remains conflicted over his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party, which brought him to national prominence. A source close to both Jonathan and the ADC confirmed on Friday that the former president is being positioned as a top contender by influential figures within the party. The source said, “Former…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 31st August, 2025. 1. Fubara: ‘The Coast Is Clear For The State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Rivers’ – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September 18. Naija News recalls that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the political crisis between Governor Sim Fubara, the House of Assembly members, and Wike. Tinubu also suspended Fubara, his deputy,…
Nigerian preacher Lawrence Oyor, a gospel-promising vocalist and song performer, unearthed yet another enduring stunning song titled “Jugular Jugular.” Rapper Greatman Takit added to the amazing new song, which makes it a strong and energetic tune that can be utilized as a praise song or as a battle chant. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Lawrence Oyor – Jugular Jugular Ft. Greatman Takit appeared first on Val9ja.
