On August 19, 2025, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has officially banned the traditional exam orchestration celebrations known as “signing off” for final-year students with immediate effect. According report, the decision, announced on Tuesday, August 19, through a press release signed by the university’s Registrar, Dr. Chinenye Okeke, has caused an uproar. The Ban: A Reaction to Violence and Chaos UNIZIK’s management cited “chaos, violence, and disruption of normal university activities” as the primary reasons behind the ban. The statement highlighted that “signing off” celebrations, once symbolic farewell events, now involve disruptive behavior and pose security threats. Dr. Okeke’s release…
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) wey dey for Awka, Anambra State don enta gbedu ground as fresh petition don land for di table of SUG President for August 21, 2025. According to report wey dey di tori, di petition demand say make di university carry sharp investigation for SUG President, for di alleged gbege about law-breaking and money wahala. Di mata come still involve Senate President, as dem talk say e sef no pure for this mata as dem accuse am too. Dem talk say di President comot di Financial Secretary from union bank account signatory list without respect for di…
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, SUG President finds itself engulfed in a fresh controversy over Financial misconduct on August 21, 2025. According to report, a petition has been filed demanding an urgent probe into alleged unconstitutional actions and financial mismanagement by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President. The Senate President is also under fire for alleged complicity. The petitioners accuse the SUG President of removing the SUG Financial Secretary as signatory to the union’s bank account without following constitutional procedures. They further allege that SUG President attempted to embezzle union funds. While the Senate President is charged…
In a development stirring heated debate, a Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos, remanded Comfort Emmanson. A passenger on an Ibom Air flight, following her alleged assault on airline officials during a flight from Uyo to Lagos. The court ordered that she remain in Kirikiri Correctional Centre until October 6, 2025, after Emmanson was arraigned on a five-count charge including assault. Willful damage to property, and refusal to obey lawful instructions aboard the aircraft. Details of the Allegations Court documents reveal that Emmanson reportedly caused a scene by shouting loudly and verbally abusing the flight crew. She allegedly refused to…
Musa Gude, a member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing the Uke/Karshi constituency under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has ignited public debate after revealing that he appointed 106 aides to support his legislative duties. This disclosure was made during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Unprecedented Number of Aides on Payroll Gude openly admitted to maintaining a payroll of 106 aides, a figure that some observers have described as exorbitant and unjustifiable. These aides include special and personal assistants, each paid differing monthly salaries…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a drastic step by suspending former governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, along with loyalist Kunle Folarin. The announcement came after accusations of anti-party activities and misconduct surfaced, casting a shadow over party discipline and raising questions about internal fractures within the APC ranks. Suspension Sparks Controversy in Ogun APC The decision was disclosed in a statement by the APC’s Director of Publicity, Nuberu Olufemi, following a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Both Daniel and Folarin, representing Ward 4…
The political influence of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, is rapidly declining, warns Dayo Ekong, the Lagos State chairperson of the LP, 2025-08-20. In a strongly worded statement made public on Tuesday via her official X handle, Ekong urged Obi to “pause and reflect” on the consequences of his divisive and inconsistent political tactics. Which have eroded the support that once buoyed his rise in Nigerian politics. The Rise and Fall of Peter Obi During the 2023 elections, Peter Obi was more than just a charismatic figure. His profile was the result of a fruitful combination…
Introduction: NNPP Fires Back at APC Over By-Election Controversy The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has openly challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s demand to cancel recent by-elections in Kano State. NNPP dismissed the call as “frivolous and unfounded,” sharply criticizing the APC’s allegations of widespread violence during Saturday’s polls. The controversy centers on the Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency by-election and the Ghari constituency rerun. The APC had publicly urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to annul these elections, citing “extreme violence” and disruptions that allegedly marred the process. Arrests Confirmed But Election Credibility Defended According to Kano’s Resident Electoral…
Introduction: Senator Alli Delivers Polling Unit for APC Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, chair of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, played a decisive role in securing a polling unit victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) during Saturday’s bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency. Representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Alli cast his vote at Unit 022, Ward 3, Oke Aremo. Official election figures released shortly after the event showed the APC candidate captured 49 votes at this unit, surpassing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which tallied 31 votes. The Celebration of a Peaceful Process? Following the election, Senator Alli…
Introduction: Unfolding a National Scandal The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an extensive fraud tied to the turnaround maintenance contracts of Nigeria’s refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri. Over ₦5 billion and $10 million have been recovered from implicated contractors and government officials. Marking one of the most significant anti-corruption successes in recent years. A Grim Reality Behind Dormant Refineries Despite decades of massive public spending, Nigeria’s four refineries have remained largely non-functional. Continuing to cripple the country’s fuel self-sufficiency. While billions of dollars have been allocated for maintenance and upgrades, these facilities remain idle. Forcing…