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BREAKING: ASUU Shuts Down Imo State University, Begins Indefinite Strike


ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Imo State University Over Unfulfilled AgreementThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) branch, has announced an indefinite strike following the non-implementation of the 2025 agreement signed with the Federal Government.

BREAKING: FG to End Power Subsidy from 2027


The federal government has announced plans to gradually phase out subsidy payments in Nigeria’s power sector beginning in 2027.

BREAKING: FG Suspends WAEC, NECO Fees Hike Amid Backlash


The Federal Government has suspended the recently announced increase in fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).  

Peter Obi, Kwakwanso officially join NDC

 

Ex- Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, as both leaders were seen receiving membership cards in a video circulating online.

NDPC Launches Investigation into Data Breach at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)


The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a formal investigation into a reported data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

BREAKING: Tinubu writes senate, requests to deploy troops to Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking its consent to deploy to the Republic of Benin for combat operations in another country.

Christian genocide: US lawmaker Moore visits Nigeria

 

United States US lawmaker representing the Virginia’s Second District in the House of Congress is currently in Nigeria.

Military attack Benin Republic President's residence, seizes National TV in attempted coup

 

Reports from Beninese media indicate that a coup attempt is underway in Cotonou following an attack on President Patrice Talon’s residence in the Le Guézo neighbourhood early Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Trump blasts Tinubu, calls Nigeria "disgraced country", threatens to invade Nigeria with US troops

 


President Donald Trump of the Untied States of America, USA, has threatened military action in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’.

Edun Returns to Nigeria, Attends Official Meeting


Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has returned to Nigeria following reports of his indisposition last week, as announced by the presidency.

BREAKING: Governor Fubara Arrives In Port Harcourt


Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara returned to Port Harcourt on Friday, September 19, 2025, landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport at approximately 12:19 p.m. 

JUST IN: Buhari's body leaves London for Nigeria



The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday morning, departed London, the United Kingdom, for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial.

Awujale Adetona to be buried in Ijebu Ode today


 The Ogun State Government has announced the burial rites for the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

Court Grants Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele N2 Billion Bail

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday, granted bail to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of N2 billion. 

Akpabio, Natasha conflict sign of leadership failure in NASS – APC chieftain Mumuni



A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has described the ongoing conflict between the Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a sign of leadership failure at the National Assembly.


Mumuni made this declaration via a statement issued on Thursday, a copy of which was made available to DAILY POST through his Media Aide, Rasheed Abubakar.


Senate has been in the news in the last few weeks over sexual harassment allegations levelled against Akpabio by Akpoti-Uduaghan.


The Senate subsequently suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan few days after she accused Akpabio of sexually harassing her.

‘Tinubu not superman’ – Presidency breaks silence after Eagles Square fall


The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu amid backlash over his fall at the Eagles Square in Abuja.


Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said his principal is not a superman, stressing that he’s like other human beings.


Onanuga recounted that President Joe Biden of the United States and former President Barack Obama once slipped.


Posting on X, the presidential aide said Tinubu’s slip should not distract Nigerians from the importance of the Democracy Day celebration.

Nollywood actor, Sule Suebebe is dead


Nollywood actor, Dayo Adewunmi, AKA Sule Suebebe, is dead.


Suebebe reportedly died on Wednesday morning at an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.


His death was announced by a popular Ibadan-based cleric, Pastor Ademola Amusan, also known as Agbala Gabriel, who had been caring for the actor in recent months.


He wrote, “It’s a pity, Baba Suebebe died at the hospital this morning.

CBN governor Emefiele brushes off criticisms, defends new naira notes


 The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele has explained the features of the redesigned notes.

Emefiele told State House Correspondents that it was in line with global best practices, noting that it was mandatory for the naira to be redesigned and re-issued every five to eight years.

Nigerian government orders flag to fly at half mast to mourn Queen Elizabeth

 


The Nigerian government has directed that all flags at government offices in Nigeria and abroad be flown at half mast on Sunday and Monday to honour Queen Elizabeth II.

Kaduna train attack: SERAP drags Buhari govt to ECOWAS Court


The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over “the failure to protect the rights to life, security, and dignity of the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack and the failure to secure the safe release of those held captive by the terrorists.”


On March 28, terrorists attacked the AK9 Abuja–Kaduna train, killing at least nine persons, injuring many others, and kidnapping an unknown number of passengers.


The victims are still with the terrorists for over four weeks, despite repeated appeals for the federal government to free them from captivity.


In the suit No ECW/CCJ/APP/20/22 and filed last week before the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja last week, SERAP is seeking “a declaration that the train attack, abductions and killings of passengers by terrorists amount to a failure by the government to protect Nigerians, and to prevent these grave human rights violations.”