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The  Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it will appeal a court ruling which directed the union to call off its nationwide strike. ASUU has been on strike since February 14 to press home the demand for improved funding for universities, a review of salaries for lecturers, among other issues. Several meetings between ASUU […]

Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election is a plan to divide the north.  Lawal said this on Wednesday in an interview with ARISE TV.  His comment comes hours […]

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, delivered a speech at United Nations general assembly (UNGA77). Speaking on climate change, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the need for credible elections, Buhari called on world leaders to remain committed towards ensuring sustainable development. Below is the full speech. Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, […]

Following a meeting on Tuesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approved and published the final list for the 2023 elections. The commission said it approved the final list of candidates “pursuant to section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general […]

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says there are saboteurs within the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Describing them as “Judas”, he said the saboteurs are responsible for the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU has been on strike since February 14 over the federal government’s inability […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will leave a legacy of free, fair and transparent elections. Buhari said this on Wednesday while delivering his national speech at United Nations general assembly (UNGA77). The president told the assembly that Nigeria is committed to the “sanctity of constitutional term limits”, stressing that Nigeria has steadfastly […]

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he cannot make Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the party, resign his position. The former vice-president said this in reaction to allies of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, who said they would not participate in the campaign of Abubakar until Ayu […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government to resolve the lingering industrial action embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). On Monday, the association blocked the roads leading to the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. Prior to that, the Lagos-Ibadan […]

The Lagos police command has deployed officers to Third Mainland Bridge to stop the planned protest over the lingering strike by the The Official Website of the Academic Staff Union (asuunigeria.org) (ASUU). Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, on Wednesday, said the command will not allow any group to deprive Lagosians of their right to […]

The senate has confirmed the appointment of Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). Ariwoola has been holding the office since the resignation of Ibrahim Muhammad. Muhammad resigned after 14 justices of the apex court accused him of abandoning his responsibilities as the leader of the court. In […]