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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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August 25, 2026

ASUU declares indefinite strike at Niger varsity

The chairman of IBBU-ASUU, Galadima Bala, declared the strike action during the meeting, adding that despite several engagements and appeals, the issues remain unresolved.

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai.
August 25, 2026

Trump initiates plans to revoke visas of 200,000 asylum seekers

“People in the U.S. and all over the world are fed up with bogus asylum claims,” Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated.

Donald Trump
August 25, 2026

40 Nigerian schoolchildren still held hostage 100 days after kidnap

More than 40 schoolchildren abducted over three months ago in Mussa community of Askira-Uba council area in Borno are still held hostage by terrorists.

Bandits with Kidnapped victims
August 24, 2026

FG unveils reforms to tackle almajirai, out-of-school children

Mr Kakale said proper implementation of the policies by states would ensure that no Nigerian child was left without access to education.

Almajiri children
August 24, 2026

My husband has turned me to punching bag, seven-month-old pregnant woman cries out

“He beats me and threatens to harm me. He has failed in his duties as a father and husband,” the pregnant wife said.

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
August 24, 2026

How Kaduna communities fight erosion with grassroots initiatives

“As a government, we have promised that the common man will not be short changed in any manner,’’ Governor Uba Sani said.

August 22, 2026

TikTok to pay $400 million in settlement to U.S. govt over children’s privacy litigation

The settlement represents one of the largest recoveries ever obtained in a COPPA case.

TikTok
August 21, 2026

Residents urge government to rescue 78 abducted Borno schoolchildren

The secretary of Hawul Askira-Uba Elders’ Forum, Malla Gadzama, said the abductees had spent a total of 101 days in captivity.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
August 21, 2026

Shettima seeks holistic approach to tackle humanitarian crises

Mr Shettima called for a holistic approach to tackle humanitarian crises and ensure durable solutions.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
August 21, 2026

Rivers: NAPTIP seals off ‘baby factory’ in Port Harcourt

NAPTIP says it has sealed a maternity home in Port Harcourt, Rivers, suspected of operating illegal baby factory activities and trafficking children.

NAPTIP agents