Author: Vincent Osuwo

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to shut down critical infrastructure nationwide if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has again warned of a possible nationwide strike. NANS Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Adejuwon, in an interview on Monday in Abuja, expressed deep concern over ASUU’s latest threat, vowing that the union would “mobilise Nigerian students for massive nationwide protests that will shut down roads, airports, government offices, and critical infrastructure.” “Let it be on record: if this strike is not averted, we will bring the country…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on stakeholders, including the National Assembly, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and students, to caution the Federal Government against pushing university teachers to embark on a nationwide strike. Professor Adeola Egbedokun, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Akure Zone, voiced significant worry about the purported failure of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address the union’s varied requests since assuming office two years ago. Egbedokun, speaking at a news conference at Federal University Oye Ekiti on Tuesday, expressed frustration with the Federal Government’s refusal to respond to ASUU’s pleas and agitations. He stated that ASUU…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have strengthened their forward line with the signing of Super Falcons striker Rasheedat Ajibade. Announcing the signing in a post on its blog on Tuesday, PSG said Ajibade’s contract will run until 30 June 2027. The Club said, “Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Nigerian striker Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade, who has joined the club on a deal that runs until 30th June 2027.” The 25-year-old, born on 8 December 1999 in the Mushin Area of Lagos State, arrives from Atlético de Madrid, where she has played since 2021 after a two-year spell in Norway…

Three farmers transporting yams from a riverbank in the Kubo ward of the Shani Local Government area of Borno State on Monday lost their lives when their boat capsized as a result of overloading. An electronic communication acquired by Chronicle NG on Monday evening from the Northeast headquarters of the National Emergency Management Agency stated that out of the 20 farmers on the boat that capsized, 17 were rescued alive. The NEMA office, while quoting the Chairman of the local government, Abdu Labaki, said, “The Honourable Chairman of Shani LGA said the incident occurred in the early hours of today,…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has decried the rising number of killings and abductions in Nigeria, claiming that insecurity has deteriorated under the current administration. In a statement made on Monday, Obi described the situation as concerning and urged political authorities to take immediate measures to protect residents. “Despite not being at war, the killings, abductions and banditry incidents in our country continue to be daily and increasing at a worrisome rate,” he said. Obi mentioned the recent attack in Okigwe, Imo State, in which many civilians were slain and several more were reported missing, as further…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state through intimidation and state-backed coercion. The PDP condemned the APC’s “resort to state capture through state-backed intimidation, manipulation, inducement, coercion, and violence against Nigerians,” according to a communiqué issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, at the end of its 102nd National Executive Committee meeting on Monday in Abuja. It notably condemned the alleged militarisation of recent by-elections in Kaduna, Taraba, and Zamfara states, stating that such activities presented a major threat to Nigeria’s democracy and corporate…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while retaining the existing National Working Committee zoning formula for the November elective convention. Addressing journalists after the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Monday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed that the decision followed the presentation of a report by the Zoning Committee chaired by Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri. Recall that during the 2023 elections, the PDP left open its presidential ticket, leading to the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its candidate. However, some…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed Umar Damagum as its substantive National Chairman. At its 102nd National Executive Committee meeting on Monday, the party decided to elevate Damagum, who has been acting national chairman for over a year, to substantive chairman ahead of the National Elective Convention, which is planned for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Kamaldeen Ajibade, the party’s National Legal Adviser, administered the oath of office to him. Details later…

Brazil on Monday rolled out full military honours at the Planalto Palace in Brasília to receive Nigerian leader President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in a statement on X by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the president. Onanuga stated that Tinubu was welcomed by his host, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He wrote, “More photos of the official reception for President Tinubu at the Planalto Palace in Brasília, Monday, August 25, 2025. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed President Bola Tinubu with full military honours.” Tinubu landed in Brazil on Monday on…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Tertiary Institution Loan scheme launched by the Federal Government, describing it as an insult to the sensibilities of tertiary workers and the height of mockery of the Nigerian university system. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, recently established the Tertiary Institution Loan Scheme, which offers interest-free loans of up to N10 million to university employees. The initiative’s goal is to improve employee wellbeing, assist professional development, and promote financial stability, with a one-year moratorium and a maximum five-year repayment schedule. However, while addressing a press conference in Uyo…