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Tinubu Carries Sacred Staff at Lagos Eyo Festival 2025

President Bola Tinubu attended the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos, clad in traditional attire and bearing the sacred 'opambata' staff. He highlighted the event's cultural and tourism significance for Nigeria.

No Change: Gbajabiamila Remains Tinubu's Chief of Staff

The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral claim that President Tinubu replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Officials urge the public to disregard the misinformation and verify news from credible sources.

ASUU Accepts FG's 40% Pay Rise Proposal

Nigerian university lecturers have accepted a 40% salary increase from the government, potentially ending a 16-year industrial dispute. The new agreement includes better funding and research grants.

Kogi Poly sacks officer over s3xual misconduct

Kogi State Polytechnic terminates staff for s3xual molestation, demotes deputy registrar for negligence. Council also approves promotions for 583 staff. Read the full report.

Gombe Chief of Staff's Driver Threatens Critics

Shocking leaked audio reveals the driver to Gombe's Chief of Staff threatening to break limbs of youths who criticised his principal. This follows a viral assault video. #Gombe #Impunity

Tinubu renames university after Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.

FUL Student Dies After Snake Bite in Kogi

The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.

LASIAMA Urges Staff Unity to Boost Service Delivery

LASIAMA's staff retreat emphasized cross-unit collaboration for better efficiency. GM Adenike Adekanbi said teamwork is critical for achieving the agency's mandate. Discover how the retreat aimed to break silos.

University Shooting Suspect Found Dead

The man accused of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read the full story on the investigation and the crucial tip that led police to him.

Brain Drain Crisis: 60% of UNILAG Academics Have Left Nigeria

Nigeria's public universities are on the brink as thousands of lecturers emigrate. UNILAG lost 60% of its staff, causing a 1:60 student-teacher ratio. This crisis threatens accreditation and graduate quality nationwide. Read the full report.

Prof. Amina Bayero Named VC of Northwest University

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf approves the appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University. Discover her academic journey and the impact of this historic decision.

NIMC elevates 523 staff, warns against extortion

The National Identity Management Commission has promoted over 500 employees as part of its 2025 promotion cycle. DG Abisoye Coker-Odusote congratulated staff but reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on corruption. Read more on the Commission's renewed focus

1,100+ Ondo Varsity Students Get N144.5m Loan

Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.

Christopher Musa's New Power to Reform Nigeria's Defence

Military analyst Deji Adesogan explains how General Christopher Musa's role as Defence Minister grants him the authority to fix Nigeria's broken security system, unlike his previous position as CDS. Read the full analysis.

New Defence Minister Musa Assumes Duty, Vows Firmness

Retired General Christopher Musa has officially taken over as Nigeria's Defence Minister, pledging fairness, firmness, and loyalty to the constitution in tackling insecurity. He outlined a three-pillar philosophy for success.

UNIMED Matriculates 1,232 Students for 2025/2026

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has welcomed 1,232 new students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunola Adejuyigbe urged them to aim for global excellence through dedication and hard work.

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