FG Approves 40% Pay Rise For Lecturers, Introduces New Professorial Allowance

The Federal Government has approved a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers in federal tertiary institutions and introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see university professors receive a monthly top-up of over ₦140,000. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today,…

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KOGI SECURES $500M WORLD BANK FUNDING TO EXPAND LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT UNDER NG-CARES 2.0

Kogi State has secured $500 million in additional financing to expand livelihood support, food security initiatives, and social protection for poor and vulnerable households under the NG-CARES 2.0 programme. The funding approval, backed by the World Bank, is expected to significantly scale up the impact of the state’s community-driven development interventions. The General Manager of…

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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

ARRESTING STUDENTS FOR DEMANDING SAFETY IS INTOLERABLE — PETER OBI

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the arrest and remand of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, describing the action as “utterly unacceptable” and a dangerous violation of citizens’ right to demand protection from insecurity. Obi made the remarks in a statement shared late Tuesday on his verified X (formerly Twitter)…

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CHINA’S TRADE SURPLUS HITS RECORD $1.2 TRILLION IN 2025 DESPITE US TARIFF PRESSURE

China recorded a historic trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, official data showed on Wednesday, underscoring the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy despite a sharp decline in exports to the United States triggered by renewed tariff hikes. According to China’s customs authorities, the surplus rose year-on-year to its highest level on record, even…

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US Boosts Nigeria’s Security Efforts with Fresh Military Supply Delivery

US Boosts Nigeria’s Security Efforts with Fresh Military Supply Delivery

The United States has reinforced its security partnership with Nigeria by delivering a new batch of critical military supplies, signaling continued cooperation between both nations in tackling security challenges. The delivery was confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the body responsible for coordinating U.S. military operations across Africa. According to AFRICOM, the supplies…

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Beyoncé Joins the Billion-Dollar Club, Forbes Declares.

Global music icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has officially achieved billionaire status, according to a new designation from Forbes magazine published Monday. The milestone places her among an elite group of just five musicians to have reached a ten-figure net worth.   The 44 year old singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur joins a roster that includes her husband,…

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Gombe State in Mourning After Fatal Crash Claims Seven Journalists.

A somber mood has enveloped Gombe State following a fatal road accident on Saturday that claimed the lives of seven journalists and media workers. Four others sustained varying injuries in the crash.   The tragedy occurred near Kumo town in the Akko Local Government Area. According to officials, the victims were returning from a colleague’s…

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President Tinubu Offers Condolences to Boxer Anthony Joshua After Fatal Crash.

President Bola Tinubu has publicly expressed his sympathies to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following a fatal accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The crash resulted in two fatalities and left the celebrated boxer injured.   In an official statement released on his verified social media account Wednesday, the President characterized the incident as a…

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