2027: Wike-backed PDP fixes presidential form at N51m, gov N21m
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pegged its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at N51 million and the governorship form at N21 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. The faction’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, revealed the details…
ASUU warns of strike in Sokoto varsities over welfare crisis
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has warned of a possible strike in Sokoto State-owned tertiary institutions over worsening welfare conditions, calling for urgent government intervention to avert disruption of academic activities. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ASUU branches at Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari University of Education said their members have…
Tinubu appoints Modupe Adelabu as NECO Board chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Modupe Adelabu as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Examinations Council (NECO). The announcement was made on Wednesday through the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.He said the appointment forms part of broader efforts to reform and strengthen leadership within key education…
Troops Neutralize Gunmen in Ambush Operation in Barkin Ladi
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have successfully neutralized two armed gunmen during a coordinated ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, the operation was carried out on Tuesday evening, April 21, 2026, around 7:49pm, in…
