Polytechnic workers across Nigeria under the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP) will begin a three-day warning strike on Wednesday over unresolved demands. In a letter dated January 14, 2025, and signed by its secretary, Nura Gaya, the union pointed to frustration and neglect of its members by the Federal Government. The letter was…
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described United States President-elect Donald Trump as a ‘disruptor.’, claiming his second term in office will be a ‘challenge’ to the world. The statement comes just hours before Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the U.S. Sani, in a post on his X handle on Monday, said:…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he would have disowned former senate president and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, (BoT) Adolphus Wabara if he were his father. According to Wike, Wabara is part of those fanning the crisis between the FCT Minister and…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he will not play Marcus Rashford “no matter what.” Amorim left Rashford out of the matchday squad as United lost 3-1 to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. The move comes amid speculations surrounding the 27-year-old’s future at Old Trafford after he came out…
Nigeria’s most wanted bandit kingpin, Bello Turji is reportedly running from pillar to post to avert his capture by Nigerian security forces. Troops of Operation Fasan Yama last week destroyed his hideouts in Zamfara State, killed his son, and burnt down his food storage. In a post on X handle on Monday, a counter-insurgency and…
Superstar comedian, Dave Chappelle, returned to host Saturday Night Live for a fourth time before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and asked him to be a better president for all Americans. Chappelle began his monologue by discussing the Los Angeles fires before moving on to his absence from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ “freak offs” — and giving…
For Nigerians in the United States, renewing a passport has become an uphill battle marked by frustration, delays, and unnecessary expenses. Despite repeated appeals, the passport printer crisis at the Nigerian Consulates in New York and Atlanta remains unresolved, leaving countless Nigerians stranded without valid travel documents. In a statement issued by its President, Olutomi…
Ahmad noted that he would only support Kanu’s release if the separatist leader undergoes rehabilitation and renounces his derogatory views about Nigeria and its citizens. Bashir Ahmad, the former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that anyone advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed never to make peace with the Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, whom he described as a traitor. Wike, who spoke in a live media chat on Sunday in Abuja, ruled out reconciliation with Fubara despite efforts by political leaders in the state to…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Diezani disclaims ownership of repatriated $52.8M, names true owner Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has refuted claims linking her to the recently repatriated $52.8 million from the United States to Nigeria.Read more 2. Wike reveals over ₦300b C of O…
