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Minister of Education Doesn’t Deserve A National Honour – NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students has kicked against the move by President Buhari, to confer National Honours Award on the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu. ABN TV had reported that Buhari listed 437 names of notable individuals to be honoured on October 11, of which Adamu was among. Reacting in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Giwa Temitope, on Monday,...
Benue Residents Urge Accountability, Stronger Security Amid Rising Killings
Citizens of Benue State have called for urgent and concrete action to end the ongoing wave of violence that has ravaged their communities. The appeal came during a News Central Town Hall held in Makurdi, which brought together traditional rulers, security personnel, civil society groups, survivors, and community leaders to confront the deepening crisis. The event served as a critical...
Fuel Hike: COEASU Directs Members To Work Two Days In A Week
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU, the umbrella body of lecturers in the nation’s Colleges of Education, has directed its members nationwide to go to work two days weekly until the Federal Government yields to its demand of a 200 per cent increase in salary. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the union’s National President,...
Kogi Guber: SDP Denies Sponsoring Protest Against INEC
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has distanced itself from a purported protest that took place at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Lokoja, Kogi State. Director General, New Media MuriSam Campaign Council/SDP Isaiah Davies Ijele in a statement on Thursday noted that those causing trouble are not supporters of SDP but loyalists of the ruling party in Kogi State. Ijele...
Court Reschedules Ruling On Nnamdi Kanu’s No-Case Submission To September 26
![Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers, Family Set For May 21, 22 Court Appearance [See Approved Attendance List]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/490457363_1661281838096015_5453791549301284043_n-640x359.jpg "Court Reschedules Ruling On Nnamdi Kanu’s No-Case Submission To September 26")
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has brought forward the date for the ruling on the no-case submission filed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in his ongoing trial with the Federal Government. The ruling, which was initially fixed for October 10, will now be delivered on Friday, September 26, 2025. One of Kanu’s legal representatives,...
“Telecom Sector Set To Boost GDP”— NCC
The Nigerian telecom industry is making a strong recovery, contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, following a foreign exchange crisis that impacted the sector about two years ago. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, highlighted the industry’s resilience during an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by the acting Head...
US Delegation On Fact-finding Mission Meets Benue Clerics, Monarchs Over Genocide Cases
The United States delegation on fact-finding mission over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria was in Benue State on Monday where they interacted with Catholic bishops and the Tiv traditional ruler. US congressman, Riley Moore, disclosed this in a post on X on Monday, expressing strong support for Tiv and Christian leaders from Benue State. “It was an honour and deeply moving to...
BREAKING: Governor Bala Mohammed hospitalised in London
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed has been hospitalized in London for an undisclosed illness. A statement signed by Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado and made available to newsmen yesterday in Bauchi, quoted a special message sent to the people of the state by the governor from his hospital bed in London ahead of...
Buhari’s Govt Disappointing, Says INEC Chairman Who Declared Buhari Winner In 2015
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under whose watch Muhammadu Buhari was declared winner of the 2015 presidential election has said the President's performance is disappointing, ABN TV reports. Prof. Jega in a verified Twitter handle said, "Buhari has disappointed so many people. He still has time to correct things if he has the capacity...
Gov. Adeleke Sacks Three Traditional Rulers Appointed By His Predecessor, Suspends OSIEC Chairman
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has dethroned three monarchs appointed by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola. Former Governor Oyetola had appointed several monarch few weeks before handing over government to Adeleke. These, including Akirun of Ikirun, Oba Yinusa Akadiri, Aree of Iree, Oba Ademola Oluponle and Oba Adegboyega Famodun. The former governor also approved the appointment of 30 permanent secretaries into the...
