The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has described the recently signed agreement between the Nigerian government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as the death of incessant strikes in Nigerian public universities. Speaking at a ceremony to unveil…

Following the screening exercise and pre-retirement sensitisation programme for Ogun State Civil Servants under the Contributing Pension Scheme (CPS), the Bureau of State Pension, Office of Head of Service has organised another exercise for those who would be retiring statutorily…

The National Film and Video Censors Board has said it approved and classified 1,185 films between January and December 2025. The figure represents an increase from the 1,088 films classified in 2024. The Director of Corporate Affairs of the board,…

The newly signed agreement between the Nigerian government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has introduced a new professorial cadre allowance for professors and readers. The 2025 agreement, reached on 23 December, replaced the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement and…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has raised concerns over alleged mismanagement of funds and governance weaknesses in some universities across the country. ASUU President, Prof Chris Pinuwa, raised the concerns at the unveiling of the 2025 agreement between…

A former Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, has lauded Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for contributions to the development of the community. Alabi also hailed eminent indigenes, including some…

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved a $9 million lobbying contract with a Republican-linked firm in Washington as it seeks to ease mounting pressure from the United States’ government under President Donald Trump over insecurity in the West…

Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called on their colleagues to withdraw the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia…

The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were…

Israel has declared that it is cutting ties with three International organisations, two of which are linked to the UN, following the recent withdrawal of the United States. The Israeli Foreign Ministry, in a statement posted on Tuesday, said it…

The Kaduna State Government has described as “false and misleading” the narratives circulating on social media over the conviction of Victor Solomon, popularly known as Zidane, saying that the judicial process was transparent, lawful and grounded strictly in evidence. The…

The United States Embassy in Abuja has reopened its newly redesigned American Centre at the Embassy Chancery, unveiling modern learning and innovation facilities aimed at deepening US–Nigeria relations and expanding opportunities for Nigerians. The Embassy, in a statement on Wednesday,…

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has dismissed claims by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, that political parties in Rivers State will unite under a rainbow coalition for the 2027 general elections. The IPAC National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, stated this in…

The United States Embassy in Abuja has officially reopened the American Center at the Embassy Chancery with a ceremony celebrating American excellence and creativity. A statement released on Wednesday by the embassy said the newly redesigned American Center features modernized…

Security analyst Kabir Adamu says the recent US airstrikes targeting terrorist camps in Nigeria have so far failed to achieve their intended outcomes. Speaking to ARISE News on Tuesday, Adamu said, “In simple terms, no. The fact that attacks have…