The College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Gidan Waya chapter, Kaduna State, has suspended its three-week-old strike over the non-implementation of an improved salary structure for staff. This was contained in a statement by the union’s Chairman, Dr. Christopher Yerima, on Tuesday in Kafanchan. Yerima said the decision to suspend the industrial action followed the state government’s commitment to meet the union’s demands. “As you are aware, our chapter embarked on an indefinite strike on Sept. 30 in compliance with the directive of the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTI) in the state. ALSO READ: ASUU queries delay in…
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Nigeria’s security agencies have intensified investigations into an alleged coup plot aimed at destabilising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The probe reportedly involves both military officers and politicians from the southern and northern regions of the country. According to top security sources, the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), working with other security units, has been interrogating several officers and politicians suspected of involvement in the plot. The investigation, which began several weeks ago, followed intelligence reports indicating a possible attempt by some individuals to incite unrest and weaken confidence in the government. It was gathered that about 16 military officers have…
Stakeholders in Sokoto State have identified major security implications of the Almajiri system and proposed measures to address the challenges associated with it. The brainstorming session, held on Monday, was organized by the Sokoto Advancement Forum (SAF) to assess the security, social, and economic impact of having thousands of street children across the state. Speaking at the meeting, Prof. Riskuwa Shehu, Vice Chairman of SAF and former Vice-Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, said the dialogue aimed to develop actionable strategies for both immediate intervention and long-term rehabilitation of the Almajiri system. “We are here to brainstorm practical and implementable…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State branch, has raised alarm over the severe shortage of medical doctors in government-owned hospitals across the state. The Oyo NMA Chairman, Dr. Happy Adedapo, disclosed this on Monday in Ibadan, describing the situation as “appalling and dangerous” for effective healthcare delivery. Adedapo lamented that several general hospitals in the state operate with only one or two doctors, while some have none at all. “Out of more than twenty general hospitals reviewed, six — Okaka, Iresa-Adu, Ikoyi-Ile, Sepeteri, Lanlate, and Ayete — currently have no doctors on ground. “Others such as Igbeti, Igboho, Iganna,…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening seed systems as part of efforts to achieve food sovereignty through agricultural programmes, policies, innovations, and global partnerships. This was contained in a statement by Mr. Ezeaja Ikemefuna, Head of Information at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on Monday in Abuja. Ikemefuna said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this known at the 2025 World Food Forum “Seeds to Foods” Exhibition held at the FAO headquarters in Rome. Kyari said the FAO–Türkiye–Nigeria South–South Cooperation aims to improve dryland farming, achieve food security, reduce…
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has called for stronger government support and collaboration to enhance climate change adaptation and water management across West and Central Africa. Prof. Kehinde Ogunjobi, IWMI’s Regional Representative for West and Central Africa, made the call during a side event at the International Conference on Climate Change and Just Energy Transition (I3C-JET 2025) on Monday in Abuja. The conference was held under the theme “Sustainable Climate Resilience and Just Energy Transition in Africa.” Speaking at a session titled “From Risk to Resilience – Climate Change Adaptation in Land and Water Management for Improved Agricultural Productivity,”…
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has announced plans to partner with LPV Technologies to promote renewable energy access and youth empowerment across the region. Miss Usoro Akpabio, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SSDC, disclosed this on Monday during a tour of LPV Technologies’ solar panel manufacturing plant in Lagos. Akpabio said the partnership aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on clean energy transition, local content promotion, and regional industrialization. She explained that the engagement followed a previous meeting with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), where the commission identified LPV Technologies, a solar panel manufacturer, as a…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has called for the formulation of health policies rooted in the daily realities and voices of Nigerian communities. Pate, represented by the Director of Port Health Services, Dr. Nse Akpan, made the call on Monday in Abuja during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Dr. Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust. He said the approach contrasts with top-down strategies that often fail to address the specific and diverse needs of the population. “Nigeria’s health sector reforms will only succeed if policies are designed to reflect the needs, values, and experiences…
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday felicitated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, on his birthday and ninth coronation anniversary. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, and made available to newsmen in Benin. Prof. Ize-Iyamu described Oba Ewuare II as “a symbol of peace, wisdom, and cultural pride,” whose reign continues to inspire unity and development in Edo State and beyond. “On behalf of the management and staff of UBTH, we pray for God’s continued grace, good health, and long…
No fewer than 250,750 children have been immunized against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), polio, measles, rubella, and other tropical diseases in Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Immunization Officer in the area, Muhammad Tasiu, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday. Tasiu said the council successfully immunized 99,213 children aged nine months to 14 years against measles and rubella, achieving 105 per cent coverage. ALSO READ: Sokoto targets thousands in measles-rubella campaign He added that 74,401 children aged zero to 23 months were immunized with the novel oral polio vaccine, recording a 102 per cent coverage. “Similarly,…