Category: National

BREAKING: ASUU Commences Comprehensive Two-Week Warning Strike, Monday

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed all its branches across the country to commence a two-week warning strike from Monday, October 13 The announcement was made by the ASUU president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at a press briefing at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja Piwuna stated that the government’s failure to honor its commitments regarding the union’s demands made the total warning strike inevitable Prof. Piwuna expressed dismay that; “Government has been asking for time with nothing concrete on the ground to resolve it,” he…

Customs Service Debunks Fake Recruitment List On Social Media; Issues Stern Warning

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The Management of Nigeria Customs Service has warned applicants in its 2025 recruitment exercise to distance themselves from all social media posts claiming to show the number of shortlisted candidates per state for the final stage recruitment, describing it as false and unverified. Customs reassured all legitimate candidates that the selection process remains transparent, merit-based, and consistent with global best practices. Service X confirmed this on Saturday, October 11, via a platform post that was title “Unverified Social Media Post on 2025 Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment Exercise,” the Service said…

Gov. Bala Mohammed Commends Economic Team, Investors for Summit Breakthrough

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has commended the organizers and participants of the just-concluded Bauchi Investment Summit for its resounding success. Speaking at the summit’s closing ceremony, the governor lauded the committee chaired by Dr. Usman Bugaje for its professionalism and commitment, describing the event as a landmark achievement in showcasing Bauchi’s economic potential. He acknowledged the efforts of his economic team and the support of local and international investors, who collectively pledged over $5 billion (about ₦267 billion) in investments across key sectors.…

VP Kashim Shattima Invites Investors to Explore Opportunities in Bauchi State

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the vast economic opportunities in Bauchi State. He made the call while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the opening of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit. The Vice President said the federal government is committed to building a stable and profitable business environment, assuring investors of continuous reforms to boost economic growth and ease of doing business across all sectors. Shettima commended Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed,…

BREAKING: Council of State approves Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman.

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The council of state has unanimously approved the nomination of Joash Ojo Amupitan, as the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the conclusion of Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure. This decision was reached during a meeting of the council held at the State House presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sooth News conducted a brief investigation into the biography of Prof. Joash Amupitan, ‘’Distinguished Academic who believes in leadership by example, Professor Amupitan joined the services of the University of Jos in 1989 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose through the…

BREAKING: Certificate Forgery: Embattled Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns

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Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned. President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the embattled minister, who had been under public scrutiny for defending himself against allegations of certificate forgery published by PREMIUM TIMES. In a statement released on Monday, October, 6 by the President’s spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said he has accepted Nnaji’s decision, which came about, ‘following some allegations against him’. The statement recalled that Nnaji was appointed in August 2023. ‘He resigned today in a letter thanking…

Let’s Unite, Shun Extremism, Sultan And Kukah Appeal To Nigerians

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, have called on Nigerians to unite, irrespective of their religious backgrounds, to make the nation better. The prominent clerics revealed this while speaking at the Abuja launch of retired General Lucky Irabor’s book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ on Friday, October 3, 2025 The Sultan urged Nigerians to work as one big family with different backgrounds to forge ahead. He, however, dismissed the perception that Islam is aimed at capturing power.…

Bauchi Governor: Nigeria Making Strides Despite Challenges

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has felicitated with Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to reflect on the nation’s progress and rededicate themselves to unity and development. In a goodwill message to mark the celebration on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Governor Mohammed described Nigeria’s independence as a “historic milestone” that liberated the nation from colonial rule and set it on the path of self-determination, political growth, and socio-economic advancement. The governor acknowledged that Nigeria’s development path had faced challenges, particularly the…

DANGOTE REFINERY FACES SHUTDOWN THREAT AS PENGASSAN CUTS GAS, CRUDE SUPPLY

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (Pengassan) has directed its members to cut gas supply to the Dangote refinery. Friday, September 26, the association said the refinery laid off some of its staff members, noting that the group was working to “resolve” the issue. Subsequently, the Dangote refinery confirmed sacking some workers, saying that “only a small number were affected” in what it described as a reorganisation exercise. Following the announcement, the association urged the management of the refinery “to recall all terminated Nigerian workers”. In…

NACCIMA Appoints New National Coordinator for NYE Board

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NACCIMA Appoints New National Coordinator for NYE Board The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sameera Abubakar Abdullahi from Kano State as the new National Coordinator of the NACCIMA Youth Entrepreneurs (NYE) Board. Dr. Sameera Abdullahi, from Kano State, will lead the NYE Board alongside other elected officers, including Chinedu J. Aniagboso (Anambra State) as Deputy National Coordinator, Prince Lawal Obelawo Dare Isaac (Osun State) as National Secretary, and Abubakar Saulawa (Kaduna State) as National Publicity Secretary. The appointment,…