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The Federal Government has completed the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff across all federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Covering the period from January to August 2026, the disbursement marks a significant step toward improving operational support and stabilizing the academic calendar across Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions. […]
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and the Benue State Government exchanged heavy accusations on Tuesday after political agitators disrupted Obi’s planned visit to the Yelwata community. Demonstrators barricaded a major highway in Makurdi, preventing the politician’s convoy from traveling to the area to pay condolences to victims […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido teams up with Ghanaian sensation Black Sherif on “Amazing Grace,” a reflective and uplifting track that brings together two of West Africa’s most distinctive voices. Although the title suggests a spiritual or inspirational message, the lyrics present “Amazing Grace” primarily as a romantic love song. Davido and Black Sherif use […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has imposed a strict ban prohibiting ministers, heads of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), and other political appointees from undertaking official foreign travel without prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The directive signals a sweeping administrative crackdown aimed at enforcing fiscal discipline […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a firm warning to politicians and political parties against employing abusive, intemperate, or inflammatory language during electioneering. Electoral authorities cautioned that violators risk heavy financial penalties and potential imprisonment under the Electoral Act 2026, as concern grows over a rising tide of intimidation directed at dissenting […]
Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has strongly rejected renewed allegations attempting to link him to banditry in northern Nigeria. Buba dismissed viral social media videos and accompanying claims as a coordinated campaign of character assassination, maintaining that the accusations are completely groundless and fabricated. The renewed controversy gained traction following videos […]
A substantial majority of Nigerian state governments remain deeply dependent on federal allocations to meet basic payroll obligations, despite broad fiscal improvements in recent years. A comprehensive financial analysis reveals that at least 26 states failed to generate enough Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to cover their personnel costs in 2025. This leaves […]
Dolly Parton was born into poverty in the hills of East Tennessee and died, 80 years later, as one of the most recognisable entertainers in the world. Across seven decades, she was a country music superstar, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. But her story was about more than fame. It was a story of […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh international controversy by proposing to rename the strategic Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.” Raising the idea amid ongoing military clashes with Iran, the president later backtracked, implying the suggestion was not entirely serious. Nevertheless, the comment immediately drew global attention to the heightened geopolitical stakes […]
The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has officially launched its 2026 bursary scheme, opening applications for tertiary students originating from host communities across the state. The announcement was made on Tuesday during an official rollout event held at the commission’s headquarters in Warri, where executive leadership unveiled a newly deployed online portal […]
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