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ASUU demands Isa Yuguda’s public apology, resignation as NOUN’s pro-chancellor over threats to university professors

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has demanded the immediate resignation of a former Governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda, as Governing Council Chairman of the National Open University, over his statements at a recent public hearing held at the National Assembly, on the conversion of the Abubakar Tafawa...

Planned burial of Omije Ojumi cancelled amid family dispute

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

The burial ceremony of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has been postponed due to unresolved disagreements within her family. The development was confirmed on Saturday by Lanre Alewilese, a close associate and colleague of the deceased, who announced the decision in a statement shared on...

Federal Fire Service contain fire at Leventis Plaza, Abuja

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Leventis Plaza in Abuja, preventing major damage to the popular commercial complex and nearby facilities. The fire, which occurred on the first floor of the plaza, affected a tailoring workshop and is suspected to have been caused by...

Drug kingpin arrested 12-year after killing 3 NDLEA officers

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, alias Kanmo-Kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three of its officers during a botched arrest operation. Jimoh was picked up on Friday, in Owode, Ogun State, following intelligence-led operations by NDLEA tactical...

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle to marry off 9 children on same day in Abuja

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is set to host a massive family celebration as nine of his children prepare to get married on the same day. The former Zamfara State governor, who is married to four wives: Aisha, Balkisu, Fatima and Dadiya will give out his sons...

Anambra State Government adds solar, GSM, plumbing to JSS curriculum

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and foster an entrepreneurial mindset. According to the government, the subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy, and robotics. This move is part of the...

Ganduje denounces brutal killing of mother, children in Kano, lauds police

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has condemned the gruesome killing of a housewife and her children in Kano, describing the incident as tragic, inhumane and deeply disturbing. In a statement issued by Comrade Muhammad Garba, his Chief of Staff, Dr. Ganduje expressed...

Senegal beats Morocco to win AFCON 2025

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Senegal were crowned AFCON 2025 champions after a dramatic final that saw them edge past Morocco in a tense, high quality encounter. From the opening whistle, both sides traded sharp attacks and disciplined defending, but it was Senegal who struck first, capitalizing on a moment of hesitation at the back...

Amaechi Cautions Fubara Against Mistaking Public Excitement for Loyalty

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has reportedly advised Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to confuse public enthusiasm with genuine political loyalty. According to legal practitioner Asim Adams, Amaechi observed that much of the visible crowd support surrounding Governor Fubara is largely driven by resentment toward his...

Tinubu Reportedly Moves To Pick Bishop Kukah As Vice-President in 2027 Presidential Election

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Fresh political discussions suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is quietly assessing four prominent northern Christian leaders as possible running mates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sources across print, broadcast and online media have consistently mentioned former Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Defence Minister Lt-Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), Plateau State...