Month: October 2025
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Alleged Coup: Details of some detained officers emerge
Premium Times Details have begun to emerge about the identities of at least 16 of an unknown number of Nigerian military officers currently being detained over an alleged coup plot. According to sources familiar with the matter, fourteen of the 16 are from the Nigerian Army, while the remaining two belong to the Navy and…
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Alleged coup: How DIA, NFIU, EFCC, tracked, uncovered Ex-governor’s transaction
The Sun Newspaper More revelations have emerged on how operatives from the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), working in collaboration with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), tracked and uncovered the huge amount of money meant to sponsor the aborted coup to the accounts of the former Bayelsa…
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BREAKING: FG Disburses ₦2.3bn to Settle Lecturers’ Arrears, Vows to End Salary Backlogs
The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to universities nationwide to clear outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to lecturers, reaffirming its commitment to revamping Nigeria’s tertiary education system through fiscal reforms and sustained dialogue with unions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this in Abuja, said the funds—representing Batch 8 arrears—were processed…
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FULL LIST: Tinubu Grants Pardons, Clemency to Selected Individuals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed instruments of clemency and pardon, completing the formal process of exercising his constitutional powers of prerogative of mercy to grant relief to selected individuals convicted of various offences. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the decision followed…
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US Revokes Visa of Nobel Laureate,Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States government has revoked his visa, a move he says came without clear explanation. Speaking during a press briefing at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery in Lagos, Soyinka disclosed that the US Consulate communicated the decision in a letter dated October 23, 2025, informing him that his…
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A stone that kills several birds: Inside Nigeria’s bold new tax revolution
Tribune Online In a sweeping move to redefine Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, the Federal Government has launched a bold tax revolution. CHIMA NWOKOJI examines the core principles of the reform and how the new tax law aims to simplify taxes, boost revenue, and empower citizens; it’s far-reaching implications for the country’s economic growth and development. When…
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Tinubu’s Government Targets One Million Youth Entrepreneurs via TVET
The Federal Government has launched a nationwide programme to train one million youths under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative aimed at producing entrepreneurs rather than job seekers. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an inspection visit to training centres in Abuja. He said about 250,000 participants are currently…
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Meet Tinubu’s New Military Chiefs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military high command. Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede becomes Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major General Waidi Shaibu takes over as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke becomes Chief of Air Staff, and Rear…
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200-level Law Student Drags Varsity To Court Over Fake Admission
…School Says It’s Engaging Parents to Resolve Matter A 200-level Law student of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Akinlolu Richard Omisade, has threatened to sue the institution for ₦500 million over an alleged irregular admission not recognized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a protest letter submitted to the office of the…
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ASUU Suspends 2-week Warning Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike, granting the Federal Government (FG) a one-month window to finalize the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and resolve other lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s university system. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during…