Month: July 2026
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SSANU Issues Strong Warning to Universities Against Targeting Union Members
SSANU has cautioned university leaders against victimizing staff for union involvement while calling for the full implementation of the 2026 agreement and prompt payment of salary arrears.
Ondo State Legislators Claim Governor Aiyedatiwa Intervenes in Speaker Impeachment Bid
Ondo State lawmakers are challenging Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, alleging he is protecting Speaker Olamide Oladiji from an impeachment effort driven by 21 members over budget mismanagement allegations.
Nigeria and Other Nations See World Cup Visitors Seek Asylum in Canada
Data reveals that 175 visitors who entered Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, including citizens from Nigeria, Ghana, and several other nations.
Poland initiates extradition process for ex-Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro
Poland has officially asked the U.S. to extradite former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro to face trial for 26 charges involving the alleged misuse of public funds.
Governor Aiyedatiwa Faces Accusations of Secret ADC Alliance Following APC Primary Losses
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa denies allegations of forming a secret alliance with the African Democratic Congress following setbacks for his preferred aspirants in the recent APC primary elections.
Funeral home director who abandoned bodies and falsified remains faced trial for massive breach of public trust
Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, is facing sentencing for the abandonment of dozens of bodies and the distribution of incorrect ashes to bereaved families.
Abia Traditional Ruler Rejects Claims of Blocking Burial, Threatens Legal Action
The Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has refuted allegations that he prevented a local resident from burying his wife, vowing to pursue legal action for defamation.
Nigerian Army Soldiers Free Two Captives in Taraba
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued two kidnapping victims in Taraba State's Lau Local Government Area following an intelligence-led operation.
SSANU Urges Prompt Action on New Federal Government Agreement
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities is calling for the swift implementation of its new agreement with the government, asserting that only registered members should receive the benefits while urging an end to payment delays.
Edinburgh man receives lifelong sentence for kidnapping and raping teenager
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to an order for lifelong restriction after kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl in an Edinburgh basement.