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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a final ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the conclusion of stalled salary renegotiations before the end of April or face industrial action. The warning came in a communiqué signed by SSANU National President Muhammad Ibrahim, at the end of the union’s 54th National…
The Federal Government has approved the release of N32 billion to health facilities across Nigeria under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery nationwide. The approval was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, following a Ministerial Oversight Committee…
Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a stern ultimatum to the federal government, demanding the release of funds to settle three months of outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) – the umbrella body…
The Federal Government has issued a warning against the illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts, amid ongoing global wars including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, cautioning that Nigerians participating in foreign conflicts…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for what he described as a “partisan” attempt to arrest former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai upon his arrival in Nigeria. The incident, which occurred at an airport, has further fueled political tensions in the country,…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised alarm over his alleged imminent arrest by the Federal Government, asserting that recent developments indicate he may be the next target. Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, El-Rufai expressed concerns about what he called growing political intimidation directed at opposition figures, especially those…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦1.97 trillion for December 2025. This disbursement represents the collective revenue generated by the federation during the final month of last year. The committee distributed these funds among the Federal Government, the 36 states, and 774 local governments. This record-breaking figure reflects a significant…
The Oyo State Government has leveled serious allegations against the federal government, claiming a substantial portion of the financial aid promised for victims of the January Bodija explosion was withheld over demands for kickbacks. Dr. Sulaiman Olanrewaju, Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, made the accusation on Sunday while categorically denying an…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a significant portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s outstanding debt to the Federation Account, wiping off about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion following a reconciliation of records between both parties. The approval was disclosed in a document prepared by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…
Stakeholders have urged state governors to support President Bola Tinubu in implementing full financial autonomy for local governments, warning that continued resistance could undermine constitutional order and democratic governance. The call followed recent remarks by the President, who cautioned that failure by governors to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy could…
