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ASUU Warns Political Violence Could Trigger Nigeria’s Security Crisis

August 14, 2026

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has identified Nigeria’s political class as a major threat to national security, warning that rising political killings, thuggery and pre-election violence could trigger a wider crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. The union also authorised affected university branches to begin processes that could lead to industrial action […]

Osun Election: Adeleke’s Strengths and Challenges Ahead of Poll

August 13, 2026

With less than two days to the Osun governorship election, political parties are intensifying their final efforts to win voters across the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed 2,339,233 registered voters for the election, as candidates seek to secure the support needed to emerge victorious. Although 15 candidates are contesting the election, […]

JBS MoU: CSOs Demand Disclosure of $2.5bn Deal, Raise Safety Concerns

August 12, 2026

Civil society organisations have called on the Federal Government to release the JBS MoU reportedly signed with Brazilian meat-processing giant JBS over its proposed $2.5 billion investment in Nigeria. The groups said public access to the agreement would allow Nigerians and affected communities to examine its terms and identify potential environmental, economic, health and social […]

NHRC, CAN, PFN, Kwankwaso Fault Jingir Over Religious Remarks Ahead of 2027

August 12, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode have criticised Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, over remarks they said could deepen religious divisions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups and political figures also […]

SERAP Urges 19 Presidential Candidates to Publish Assets, Reject Vote-Buying

August 9, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to publish details of their assets and liabilities ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The organisation also called on the candidates to publicly reject vote-buying and electoral bribery before and during the election. SERAP […]

NCoS Removes Three Officers After Death Row Inmate’s Viral TikTok Live in Ogun

August 6, 2026

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, along with two other principal officers, following the viral Ogun inmate TikTok live stream that exposed a major security breach within the facility. The affected officers have been relieved of their duties pending the outcome of […]

EFCC Freezes Osun Government Account 10 Days Before Governorship Election

August 5, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, just 10 days before the state’s governorship election, escalating political tensions ahead of the August 15 poll. The affected account, according to documents obtained by Vanguard, was placed on “Post No Debit” status and is reportedly […]

Shocking: Enugu Pensioners Still Living on ₦447 Monthly After Two Decades of Waiting

August 4, 2026

– Dr. Robert Ngwu On one hand, Enugu State is celebrating unprecedented revenue growth, reporting ₦406.77 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025 and projecting an even more ambitious ₦870 billion target for 2026. On the other, some retired civil servants in the same state are reportedly surviving on ₦447 per month. That startling […]

PDP Declares Victory as INEC Publishes Candidates for 2027 Elections

August 2, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the publication of its presidential and National Assembly candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a decisive moment that confirms its participation in the 2027 general elections and ends months of speculation over the party’s readiness. The opposition party said the PDP candidates list released by […]

FAAN Confirms No Fire at MMIA Terminal 2, Begins Investigation

August 2, 2026

The MMIA fire scare at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, has been traced to the activation of the terminal’s fire suppression system, with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirming that no actual fire occurred. The authority also announced that normal flight and passenger operations have fully resumed while […]