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The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formally unveil a new agreement on Wednesday, January 14, aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability in the system. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, the signing ceremony will take place at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama, Abuja, and will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad. The development follows a recent 14-day ultimatum issued by ASUU, which was later withdrawn after overnight negotiations between the union and the Federal Government. The ministry noted t...

No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ogun State have formally expressed interest in emerging as the next Awujale of Ijebuland. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Jadiara Lateef Owoyemi, during the commencement of the nomination meeting held at Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu-Ode. Owoyemi explained that the names of candidates who successfully pass the initial screening stage would be forwarded to the Afobajes, who will then select one candidate as the next Awujale and submit the chosen name to the Ogun State Government for approval. He added that any individual dissatisfied with the process is free to direct their complaints to the state government. Also present at the meeting were other ...

The Edo State Government has postponed the reopening of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District. In a statement, Commissioner for Education Dr. Paddy Iyamu explained that the resumption has been delayed until further notice to allow the state to address pressing issues and improve the welfare of pupils. He added, “The new resumption date will be communicated to the public in due course. Parents, guardians, and all education stakeholders are advised to take note and comply accordingly.” The decision follows unrest in the area after a peaceful protest over insecurity on Saturday escalated into violence. Hoodlums attacked traders at the livestock market, killed goats, and beat cows—incidents captured in a viral video. They also vandalised the palace of the Onoj...

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran’s leadership had reached out to him seeking negotiations, following his repeated warnings of possible US military intervention if Tehran continued killing protesters.  For two weeks, Iran has been shaken by widespread protests that began over rising living costs but have since evolved into a direct challenge to the country’s theocratic system established after the 1979 revolution. Rights groups say the government’s crackdown has escalated into what they describe as a massacre.  Despite a days-long internet shutdown, information has continued to emerge from Iran. Videos circulating from Tehran and other cities over recent nights show large demonstrations, while reports indicate a rising death toll.  Speaking to report...

Concerns over worsening insecurity and rising cases of kidnapping in parts of Edo State have been raised by Aigbokhan Oseremen, Convener of the Esan Worldwide Community, who warned that the situation has strained relations between the police and local communities. In a video shared on X(Formerly Twitter) by ChannelsTV on Monday during a public discussion on the crisis, Oseremen said top police officers in the affected areas have also expressed worries about the fragile relationship between security agencies and residents, noting that tensions are growing amid persistent violence. “These officers, top police officers in the state in that area, are raising concern about the relationship between the police and the community,” he said, adding that while different actors may come and go, ...

An analysis of the proposed 2026 budget by Punch reveals that over ₦3.5 trillion in new projects have been included, despite directives for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to carry over 70% of their 2025 capital allocations and avoid fresh projects. Data from the 2026 Appropriation Bill shows that new projects at MDA level alone total ₦844.49 billion, rising to ₦3.5 trillion when Service-Wide Votes are included. This represents about 15.1% of the proposed ₦23.21 trillion capital expenditure for 2026. In December 2025, the Federal Government instructed MDAs to roll over 70% of their 2025 budgets, emphasizing the completion of ongoing projects amid weak revenue performance. Despite this, at least 82 MDAs introduced over 400 new capital or program items, including infrastru...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, Zaiki Anthony Abumere II, by protesters. A peaceful protest by the people of Ekpoma over insecurity and incessant kidnapping on Saturday was hijacked by hoodlums, who unleashed violence on the community. They chased away traders at the livestock market, killed goats, beat cows, and attacked and destroyed parts of the Onojie’s palace. The protest also resulted in the blockage of a major highway and the grounding of commercial activities. Lagos Man Cleared of Child Molestation Charge After Seven Years in Custody| Punch 0:00 / 0:00 However, on Monday, the governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, condemned the attack when he visited ...

US President Donald Trump is weighing a range of potential military options in response to deadly protests in Iran, according to two US officials, as he considers following through on recent threats to strike the Iranian regime if it uses lethal force against civilians. The president has been briefed in recent days on different intervention plans as violence across the country has led to dozens of deaths and mass arrests. Several of the options presented focus on targeting Tehran’s security services, which are being used to suppress the protests. However, concerns remain within the administration that military strikes could backfire and weaken the protest movement. Officials fear such action could unintentionally rally public support around the Iranian government or prompt Iran t...

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says the case involving a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is still in court and that he has done his bit on the matter as chairman of the antigraft agency. Olukoyede said this while speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, January 11.  Recall that Olukoyede had vowed to resign if the former governor was not prosecuted. “If I do not personally oversee the completion of the investigation regarding Yahaya Bello, I will tender my resignation as the chairman of the EFCC,” he said in April 2024 Nigerians have raised questions as to why Bello's case has not been concluded.  Responding to such questions, Olukoyede in his interview said; “Have I not made good that promise of...