The Nigeria Union of Teachers has directed public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike from June 1, 2026, over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and students.
“I just looked at the people that were involved and I shook my head, because they are just a bunch
Suspected thugs disrupted a gathering of the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the PDP in Abuja after the group ratified former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate.
Nigeria successfully defended their Unity Cup title on Saturday with a commanding 3-0 victory over Jamaica in the final at
Peter Obi has named former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate after emerging as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the next general election.
A US jury in Texas has convicted Nigerian-born Catholic priest Anthony Odiong of multiple counts of sexual assault for exploiting his religious authority to abuse women under his spiritual guidance.
The arrested Seriki Fulani of Ijebu Ode, Muhammadu Abdullai, has denied involvement in kidnapping despite admitting he knew his son, Bala, had previously been jailed for the crime, while police say a ransom bag was recovered from his kitchen.
Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has dismissed any prospects of a military takeover in Nigeria as a complete waste of time, asserting that the country’s democracy is far superior to military rule and would be defended by ordinary citizens.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has rated the Tinubu administration between 65 and 70 per cent on security performance, saying terrorism has reduced significantly despite persistent kidnapping challenges.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Tinubu administration’s defence of Nigeria’s rising debt profile, accusing the government of celebrating borrowing while citizens face worsening hardship and insecurity.
