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Members of the Niger State House of Assembly have passed a bill extending the retirement age of academic staff in state-owned institutions. Under the new bill, the retirement age for general academic staff has been increased from 65 to 70 years, while professorial cadre staff will now retire at 75 years instead of 70. The bill was adopted following the presentation of a report by the chairman of the Standing Committee on Education, Hon. Mohammed Sani Idris, representing Tafa constituency. He explained that the move aligns with national standards, retains experienced academic staff, and improves education quality. The House also…

Scoring first by Ogun State is nothing new, as the foundation for achieving greatness has been laid by its founding fathers. From the time of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, to the present occupier of the seat of power at Oke-Mosan, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the state has had leaders who dreamt and worked towards accomplishing their goals. Like the American former First Lady and activist, Eleanor Roosevelt, once said, “the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Governor Dapo Abiodun, upon assuming the mantle of leadership of the state, had a dream that his…

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State has debunked reports making the rounds that its Abia South senatorial zone structures had collapsed into the African Democratic Congress, ADC. A statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, described the reports as false and misleading. APGA expressed its preparedness to contest and take over the Abia Government House in 2027, stressing that it continues to enjoy relative peace and stability across the 17 local government areas of the state. The party clarified that Charles Nwanyanwu, allegedly mentioned in some of the reports, is not a member of the party.…

Akwa Ibom Police command said it has arrested one Sunday Okon Akpan, a fake medical practitioner at Full Life Medical Centre in Ikot Obio Odong village, Ibesikpo Asutan for alleged illegal abortion that resulted in the death of a woman. DSP Timfon John, the comman’s Public Relations Officer in a statement issued on Thursday said the arrest was made following report made by a woman (name withheld) that her daughter, Blessing Sunday Etim, had gone to work at Full Life Medical Centre but had not returned. John said a co-tenant to the deceased narrated how the victim’s employer (fake doctor),…

Arsenal will have until 12pm on Friday, to register Eberechi Eze, if they want him to be eligible for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Leeds United. The Gunners have moved quickly to snatch Eze from their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. However, the 27-year-old is set to feature for Palace against Fredrikstad in a Europa Conference League playoff on Thursday. After that, he will make the trip across London for his medicals with Arsenal. If Mikel Arteta wants to include Eze in his matchday squad for their home clash against Leeds, all the necessary processes for the transfer need to…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has charged the leadership of community development unions to institute and enforce good leadership in various communities in Abia State and Nigeria at large. He regretted that there are some communities where people of questionable character are still occupying development union leadership. Governor Otti stated this on Wednesday while receiving members of the Abia State Association of Igbo Town Unions, led by its President General, George Mgbeorurukwe, in his office. He maintained that his administration only wants the right people in leadership positions, not thieves, fraudsters, or moneybags without a credible trace of their wealth.…

Your Excellency, With a heavy heart and deep sense of sympathy, I extend my sincere condolences to you, your esteemed family, and indeed the entire people of Kogi State on the passing of your beloved father. The loss of a father is an irreparable void, for a father is not only the head and guide of a family but also a pillar of wisdom, strength, and inspiration. Your late father, by every account, lived a remarkable life dedicated to family, community, and humanity. He has left behind enduring legacies in the lives he touched, the values he instilled, and the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has donated the sum of N900,000 to the family of one of its officers, SC. Bashir Adamu Jibrin who lost his life in the course of his duty. ‎The State Commandant of NSCDC, CC Bala Bawa Bodinga, presented the donation to the wife of the deceased during his 100 days in office celebration held at the headquarters of the command, Dutse. ‎DAILY POST reported that hoodlums attacked and killed the officer after he arrested one of them who has been on the wanted list of the command at Shiwarin…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has recognised Assistant Route Commander Babatunde J. Owoeye of the Osun State Sector Command for his exemplary conduct in rejecting bribes from traffic offenders. The notice of the recognition was contained in a statement issued by the FRSC Osun Sector Commander, Leye Adegboyega in Osogbo on Wednesday. The statement revealed that the Corps Marshal, Sheu Mohammed, awarded Owoeye a cash gift of N250,000 and a Management Commendation Letter. The reward followed Owoeye’s outstanding record of 104 “Attempt To Corrupt Marshal On Duty” (ACS) contraventions in July 2025, the first of its kind in the…

Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chekwas Okorie, has frowned at any move to increase the salaries of political office holders. Okorie, who gave this warning on Wednesday, described such a step as insensitive and capable of triggering public anger. The APGA Founding National Chairman was reacting to a proposal by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, for an upward review of emoluments of political leaders. According to him, Nigerians were already reeling under economic hardship brought about by policy decisions made by those in power. Okorie stated further that raising politicians’ pay at…