FG seeks arrest of suspect in attack on FMC Abeokuta worker
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Avoid strikes, embrace dialogue, educatiom minister urges unions
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged university unions to sustain dialogue and avoid strikes, following the unveiling of new agreements. Read More: https://punchng.com/avoid-strikes-embrace-dialogue-educatiom-minister-urges-unions/...
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WHO warns immunisation gaps leave Nigerian children vulnerable to disease
Mr Ursu said Nigeria continued to face challenges in containing vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus, despite support from international partners. The post WHO warns immunisation gaps leave Nigerian children vulnerable to dise...
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N100m damages: SERAP’s appeal suffers setback as panel returns case files
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri A special panel of the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday returned the case files of appeals seeking to set aside a judgment that ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million in damages for defaming two Department...
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Only baby politicians kicking against Rainbow Coalition – Wike
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said only baby politicians are kicking against the Rainbow Coalition, citing Edo State, where he said a similar cross-party alliance defeated the then governor’s preferred successor. Speaking on Tuesd...
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NUC to introduce AI policy framework for Nigerian universities
The National Universities Commission (NUC) is developing a national artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap and policy framework to guide the adoption of emerging technologies in Nigerian universities. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, disclos...
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Lagos-Calabar highway: Makinde demands audit of N15trn project
By Luminous Jannamike The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has demanded a comprehensive audit of the N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, accusing the Federal Government of raising fresh questions about its planning, procurement and cost following t...
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2027: There will be chaos in Nigeria if Tinubu loses – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has prophesied that there will be crisis and chaos in the country if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele reve...
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Nigerians used 90% of 2025’s internet data volume in eight months
Nigerians consumed 11.94 million terabytes of internet data in the first eight months of 2026, around 90% of the volume recorded throughout 2025, pointing to growing demand through more intensive use of internet services. In August alone, consumption reached 1.76 million terabyte...
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NAF constitutes 12-member board to probe aircraft crash
By Kingsley Omonobi Following the tragic accident involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda, Ondo State, on 5 October 2026, the Nigerian Air Force has convened a specialist Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident, de...
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Ondo air crash: Reps demand independent probe, aircraft audit
The House of Representatives has called for an independent probe into the Nigerian Air Force plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, and an audit of military Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-reps-demand-independent-probe-aircraft-audit/...
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2027: ‘Be ready for war’ – Aisha Yesufu tells Peter Obi’s supporters to fight back
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, has urged supporters of the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to be prepared to defend themselves against attacks by suspected political thugs. DAILY POST reports that supporters of Obi have reported...
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NAF Sets Up 12-Member Board To Probe Fatal Air Crash In Ondo
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has set up a 12-member board to investigate the October 5 crash of its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which killed all those on board. The Service announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, saying the board would establis...