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The State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Federal Capital Territory, has suspended the ongoing strike by primary and secondary school teachers with immediate effect. Pass4sure The SWEC Chairman, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, disclosed this at a news conference on Sunday in Gwagwalada. Shafa said the decision followed an emergency meeting convened to review the intervention of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in the dispute declared on April 20, 2026. According to him, the minister approved a N5 billion monthly commitment to address teachers’ outstanding needs. “The minister approved the release of N2 billion monthly from FCT…

Despite the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy, trust remains the primary obstacle slowing the adoption of online payments, the Head of Consumer at Jumia Nigeria, Anthony Mbagwu, said. As more Nigerians engage with e-commerce, bill payments, and financial services online, hesitation persists, particularly among users with limited exposure to formal banking systems. “Adoption is growing, especially in urban areas, but across the country, there are still gaps in awareness and familiarity. So, while progress is clear, there is still more to be done,” Mbagwu said in a note shared with The PUNCH. Mbagwu emphasised that trust in e-commerce is earned…

Governor Dauda Lawal’s defection from the PDP to the APC has sent shockwaves through Zamfara State politics, raising fresh questions about the future of governance in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. Once a stalwart of the PDP, Lawal’s defection not only reshapes political alliances but also tests the resilience of both major parties in the state, writes MAIHARAJI ALTINE The defection of Governor Dauda Lawal from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress has triggered a fresh wave of political realignments in Zamfara State, raising critical questions about the future of governance and party dynamics ahead of…

Bitcoin (BTC) traders pushed the price to $77,400, but data suggests profit-taking may thwart the bull’s goal of turning the $77,000 to $80,000 zone into support. Orderbook data from TRDR shows over $130 million in asks extending from $76,700 to $79,300. BTC/USDT Binance perps orderbook. Source. TRDR.ioGiven Bitcoin’s negative futures funding rate and the small negative long-short delta (-$1.47 million at the time of writing), bulls have a slight edge in the short-term. The situation could shift further in their favor if the BTC price pushes into short liquidity starting at $76,800, where there is a -$66.5 million to -$189 million negative…

Virgin River‘s Stacey Farber revealed if she was back after the show lost several cast members. “I haven’t heard. It’s always a surprise,” Farber, 38, exclusively told Us Weekly. “I’ve gone away and come back.” Farber didn’t rule out making a return someday. “I love that they’re still going,” she noted. “They just aired their [new season] and I know sometimes they film really far in advance on that show. So I don’t know if they’ve already moved ahead. I can’t speak to it, but I love [the idea of coming back].” Virgin River, which is based on Robyn Carr‘s…

Alex Agwanwor, the chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, has called for the immediate termination of the contributory pension scheme in the state. Mr Agwanwor made the call while speaking at the 2026 Workers Day celebration in Port Harcourt. The NLC chairman raised concerns over alleged lack of transparency in the scheme’s operational guidelines, and government’s failure to fulfill its counterpart funding. He further said that the state government had failed to constitute a pensions board, and ensure retirees’ enrollment into the scheme. Mr Agwanwor stated that the contributory pension scheme had failed to protect the…

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo Adekimi, has vowed to deploy operational, intelligence and tactical resources to ensure that masterminds of Saturday’s attack on a police mobile force camp at Tenebo in Kaiama are tracked and brought to book. Three police officers were killed in the attack while several others sustained injuries. Reacting to the incident, the CP said, “The heinous and cowardly act, which claimed the lives of three gallant police officers and left several others critically injured, is strongly condemned in its entirety. “The fallen officers paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, bravely…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Party, (ADC), Alhaji Buba Galadima, has confirmed that both Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi will be announcing a new platform on Monday. Galadima made the announcement at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in Abuja. Galadima said: “As from Monday, when our leaders declare on which platform they will run, I want to tell you that one of two things will happen. And I’m here to guide you on your response to what will happen. “First, they will sponsor columnists. Two, they will deploy social media influencers to start attacking our…

United States-based Nigerian dancer and singer, Korra Obidi, has reflected on her time in Nigeria, claiming that citizens function as their own governments. Speaking in a recent episode of the One 54 podcast, the dancer said Nigeria has a lot of potentials but was being held back by bad governance. She explained that citizens provide basic social amenities for themselves due to the failure of the government to perform its duties. “Nigeria is blessed. It has no natural disasters. They have been predicting that the sea would flood Lagos but instead the sea is constantly being pushed back and people…

Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid. Mourinho, who was in charge of Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013, is believed to be president Florentino Perez’s preferred candidate. Alvaro Arbeloa was put in interim charge of Madrid after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal, but would be replaced in the summer following a second consecutive season without a major trophy. Mourinho has, however, claimed nobody from the LaLiga club has spoken to him yet. “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that,” he told reporters. “I’ve been in football…