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Several federal universities may be forced to suspend or review the payment of a new allowance for academic staff following the failure of the Federal Government to provide cash backing, despite directing institutions to fund it from their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). A leaked internal memo from Modibbo Adama University, Yola, dated May 18, 2026, and signed by the university’s Bursar, Hanien N. Ayuka, announced the suspension of the Consequential Adjustment and Transport Allowance (CATA) effective May 2026. The memo stated that the Federal Ministry of Education had earlier directed all Vice-Chancellors to source funds from their IGR and commence…

Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he did not purchase the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination and expression of interest forms to serve as anyone’s running mate.Speaking to journalists shortly after participating in the party’s presidential screening exercise on Wednesday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Amaechi said he bought the forms to contest for the presidency. “I didn’t buy the presidential form to be Vice President,” he stated firmly Amaechi, who was among three presidential aspirants screened by the ADC, said he assumed the exercise went well,…

Tensions have escalated in Nigeria’s political landscape following reports that senior leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were allegedly denied access to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. The Incident: ADC Leaders Turned Away According to the alleged report, three top ADC officials attempted to visit El-Rufai at the ICPC facility but were reportedly denied entry by security operatives. The officials named include: The trio, all prominent figures in Nigerian politics, had reportedly arrived at the ICPC headquarters to check on El-Rufai’s…

Manchester City has sent social media into a frenzy after posting an emotional farewell message on X (formerly Twitter), confirming the end of Pep Guardiola’s historic 10-year tenure as manager of the Premier League giants. The post, published early Friday morning from the club’s official account (@ManCity), read simply: “What a time we have had together. 🩵” Within hours, the message attracted over 40,000 likes and nearly 10,000 retweets, with fans, rivals, and football pundits worldwide paying tribute to the Spanish tactician who transformed City into one of the most dominant forces in European football. A Decade of Dominance Guardiola’s…

In a landmark ruling that could reshape Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has nullified key timelines and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries and candidate submissions. The judgment, delivered by Justice M.G. Umar in a suit filed by the Youth Party, has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political class and sparked intense debate across social media platforms, The Judgment: Six Key Declarations Against INEC In a detailed ruling shared by policy analyst and public commentator Amb. Serah Ibrahim (@TheSerahIbrahim), Justice Umar made six consequential declarations…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its crackdown on electoral malpractice, with Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan declaring that vote-buying is a criminal offence under the Electoral Act and charging security agencies to arrest and prosecute offenders. “Vote Buying Is a Criminal Offence” – Amupitan “Vote buyers must be arrested and prosecuted, it’s a criminal offence under the Electoral Act.” The statement, issued ahead of the 2027 general elections, appears to signal a tougher stance by the electoral body against one of Nigeria’s most persistent electoral vices. Vote-buying—where candidates or their agents distribute money, gifts, or promises to…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed 39-year-old Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose second and final term expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment, announced today by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, makes Professor Aina the youngest person to ever lead Nigeria’s premier examination body. A Distinguished Academic and Technology Expert Professor Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is described as “a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure,…

In a significant political development that has reshaped the landscape of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Samuel Ajose, popularly known as SMA Gold, has formally withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race and thrown his weight behind Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. “When Your Elders Talk, You Listen” Ajose, a Badagry-born politician and chieftain of the Lagos APC, described his decision as emotionally taxing but necessary for the unity and stability of the party. “The race has been very interesting and it came to an emotional end yesterday for the phase of SMA for the 2027 election,” he stated.…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries, pledging full support for whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. In a press statement dated May 20, 2026, titled “My Decision to Withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries,” Fubara said the choice followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family and associates. He emphasized that leadership requires sacrifice, stating, “Rivers State is bigger than any individual,” and that peace, stability, and unity must take precedence over personal ambition. The Governor expressed profound gratitude to his supporters, acknowledging their time, resources, and loyalty.…

In a landmark blow against transnational drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a sophisticated methamphetamine production syndicate jointly operated by Nigerian and Mexican criminal networks, arresting ten suspects and recovering illicit substances valued at over N480 billion. The operation, executed on May 16, 2026, targeted a clandestine industrial-scale laboratory hidden deep within Abidagba forest in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the agency, the facility was being used by the Anochili Innocent Drug Trafficking Organization to manufacture lethal quantities of methamphetamine for domestic and international distribution. Elite operatives of the NDLEA’s…