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University lifts suspension on lecturer who claimed tricyclists earn more than professors

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The management of Abia State University (ABSU) has lifted the suspension of a lecturer, Nnamdi Nwaeze, from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management Science... Read More


Plateau shuts schools over suspected diphtheria outbreak

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools as part of measures to contain suspected cases of diphtheria ... Read More


Queen Sarraounia: Hausa guerrilla warrior who took on barbaric France, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- Niger Republic was rocked by an attempted coup from 29 to 30 August. The plotters invaded the Diori Hamani International Airport, where Air Base 101 is stationed. They also stormed... Read More


JAMB releases 2026 UTME results of underage candidates

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of candidates who are below the prescribed minim... Read More


Jos University Teaching Hospital's psychiatric facility stretched as mental health cases rise

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- For three days, Emmanuel John waited anxiously in the psychiatric emergency unit of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), hoping a bed would become available for his daughte... Read More


Peter Obi, Duke, others join Amaechi at late mother's vigil Mass

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- Presidential candidates Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Donald Duke of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) were among prominent Nigerians who joined former Go... Read More


Assault: Doctors call off strike at teaching hospital after apology, management intervention

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa Ibom State, have called off their strike over the alleged assault of a doctor at the facility. The Chairperson of t... Read More


Environmentalist calls for probe into Okrika deaths, action on gas leaks

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- Environmentalist and climate justice advocate Nnimmo Bassey has called for an independent investigation into the deaths of at least 37 people reportedly involved in an illegal oil ... Read More


EFCC arraigns two over alleged £110,000, N500 million fraud in Lagos

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over alleged fraud involving £110,000... Read More


Xenophobia: RCCG donates N352 million for repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has donated $265,854 to the federal government to support the repatriation of 500 Nigerians from South Africa due to the continuing xeno... Read More