15 h. ago FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention

Tribune Online FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention The agreement includes a N70,000 minimum wage for teachers, payment of 25%–35% salary arrears, a 40% peculiar allowance, the N35,000 wage award announced by the Federal Government, and... FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention Tribune Online

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28 h. ago FCT Primary School Teachers To Call Off Strike After Wike’s Intervention

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch, will any moment from now call off the three-month-old primary school teachers’ strike, following the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Chief of Staff to the Minister, Mr Chidi Amadi, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday after a closed-door meeting involving the Minister, […]

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30 h. ago Atiku, David Mark Left PDP After Failing To Hijack Party Leadership – Wike

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says Atiku Abubakar and David Mark left the PDP after failing in their bid to hijack the party’s leadership. Speaking during a media chat with journalists on Thursday, Wike alleged that Atiku, Mark, and others left PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after their bid to hijack the party’s leadership […] The post Atiku, David Mark Left PDP After Failing To Hijack Party Leadership – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike

Tribune Online Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Amid mounting tension over the prolonged shutdown of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has suspended its planned mass protest following decisive interventions by top security... Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Wike To Meet Area Council Chairmen, Others Over FCT Primary School Teachers’ Strike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday hold a crucial meeting with chairmen of area councils, leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and those of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to finalise plans for the reopening of all public primary schools in the territory. This was disclosed […]

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59 h. ago FCT Teachers’ Strike: Wike, council chairmen set to meet labour leaders on Thursday

Nyesom Wike with the six area council chairmen, is scheduled to meet with labour leaders in Abuja on Thursday to address the ongoing strike read more FCT Teachers’ Strike: Wike, council chairmen set to meet labour leaders on Thursday

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7 d. ago “Wike Will Still Make Fubara’s Life Miserable” – Deji Adeyanju Warns

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has cast doubt on the sustainability of the reconciliation efforts between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, despite the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. The President met with the two leaders and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday night in a bid to […] The post “Wike Will Still Make Fubara’s Life Miserable” – Deji Adeyanju Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Security Agents Kill Scores Of Notorious Bandit Bello Turji’s Fighters

The Zamfara State Government has confirmed a major breakthrough in the ongoing battle against armed bandits with killing of scores of fighters belonging to notorious armed bandit, Bello Turji. Special Adviser on Security Matters to the State governor, Ahmad Manga who confirmed this to BBC Hausa service and monitored by LEADERSHIP on Thursday, insisted that […]

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8 d. ago PDP Loses Assembly Majority As 24 Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Join APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost its majority status in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly with 24 out of its 26 members moved to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. LEADERSHIP confirms that two PDP lawmakers including Hon. Uduak Ekpo-Ufot representing Etinan and Hon. Sunday Johnny, Onna State Constituencies remained in […]

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9 d. ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday For Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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9 d. ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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1 week ago FCT teachers strike: VDM holds free class at FCTA gate for stranded pupils

Martins Vincent Otse, Popular social media activist, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a symbolic protest at the read more FCT teachers strike: VDM holds free class at FCTA gate for stranded pupils

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1 week ago “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike

Controversial social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a protest at the residence gate of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, drawing attention to the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the capital. According to PUNCH Online, the strike, which began […] The post “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT Teachers’ Strike: Activist VeryDarkMan Stages Protest At Ministry’s Gate, Teaches Kids

Outspoken social media critic and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, took his protest to the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), demanding an end to the over 90-day strike by primary school teachers in Abuja. In a dramatic and symbolic demonstration, VDM gathered school children dressed in their […]

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1 week ago Again, terrorists kill 16, burn more than 20 houses in Plateau communities

Tribune Online Again, terrorists kill 16, burn more than 20 houses in Plateau communities AT least 16 people were killed and more than 20 houses razed during coordinated attacks on two local government areas of Plateau State on Thursday night, local officials and community leaders have confirmed. Eyewitnesses said dozens of gunmen stormed Juwan village in Tungur District, Bokkos Local Government Area, at about 8:25 p.m., firing indiscriminately and […] Again, terrorists kill 16, burn more than 20 houses in Plateau communities Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata

President Bola Tinubu is facing criticism for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State, the site of the recent massacre. In his reaction on social media, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, pointed out that a true leader does not make excuses. Speaking via his Facebook page on Thursday, Obi said […] The post Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Closure of terrorism charge against Kanu an indictment on Judiciary – IPOB

claims attempt to attribute Endsars to him failed From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB ) has described the closure of the terrorism charge against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu by the court on Thursday as vindication to what it termed “a defeat for government, a full blown indictment of the judicial process”.  […] The post Closure of terrorism charge against Kanu an indictment on Judiciary – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Prof. Lere Baale Calls For Reforms In Healthcare, Leadership

The president of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy and CEO of Business School Netherlands International in Nigeria, Prof. Lere Baale, has called for transformative action in Nigeria’s healthcare and workplace leadership landscapes. He made the calls on Thursday during the Afrihealth Conferences and Exhibitions and the Premium Times Employability Summit 2025 – two high-profile events […]

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2 w. ago Ebonyi: Nwifuru, Anyim, Elechi to unveil book on years of shame

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi, are among prominent Ebonyi leaders who will unveil a book, *Colours of Hatred*, next Thursday. The book was written by engineer-turned-author, […] The post Ebonyi: Nwifuru, Anyim, Elechi to unveil book on years of shame appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Trump agrees to visit China after ‘very good talk’ with Chinese president

Tribune Online Trump agrees to visit China after ‘very good talk’ with Chinese president Thursday’s call was the first time the two leaders had spoken since Trump launched a trade war with Beijing in February. Trump agrees to visit China after ‘very good talk’ with Chinese president Tribune Online

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