Metro
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Crisis at LASU: Staff Unions Declare Indefinite Strike, Exams Disrupted
Academic and administrative activities at Lagos State University have been brought to a standstill following an indefinite strike declared by the institution’s staff unions, effective Thursday, July 31, 2025, in protest against unresolved grievances with…
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UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Strike, Appeal to Patients for Understanding
Nurses at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have officially joined the ongoing nationwide seven-day warning strike called by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The UCH chapter of the union announced…
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Oyo Government Shuts Down 15 Veterinary Outlets, Confiscates Goods Worth Millions for Violating 2017 Regulation Law
The Oyo State Government has sealed no fewer than 15 veterinary outlets and confiscated animal health products worth millions of naira, following their failure to comply with the provisions of the state’s Private Veterinary Premises…
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Emir of Gusau Passes at 71, Governor Lawal Pays Tribute to ‘Father and Confidant’
The Emir of Gusau, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, has passed away at the age of 71, drawing tributes from across Zamfara State and beyond. The revered traditional ruler died in Abuja on Friday…
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Adelabu Commissions 63MVA Mobile Substation in Eleyele, Boosts Power Supply in Oyo State
In a landmark move aimed at transforming the power landscape in Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power, has commissioned a 63MVA, 132/33kV mobile power substation in Eleyele, Ido Local Government Area of…
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Bauchi Tertiary Institutions’ Unions Raise Alarm Over Salary Shortfalls, Demand Urgent Government Action
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Academic and Non-Academic Staff Unions of Bauchi State-owned tertiary institutions has raised concerns over discrepancies in the June 2025 salary payments of its members, despite the recent implementation…
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Cholera Outbreak Claims 13 Lives in Niger State, Over 230 Hospitalised Across Six LGAs
Niger State is currently battling a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across six local government areas, leaving at least 13 people dead and over 236 others hospitalised, according to state health officials. The situation,…
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Lagos in Flames: 62 Dead, Billions Lost to Disasters in First Half of 2025
At least 62 people have died and properties worth more than ₦10.7 billion have been destroyed in various fire outbreaks and building collapses recorded across Lagos State in the first half of 2025, the Lagos…
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Hon. Barr. Olayemi Oluwasina Congratulates Governor Seyi Makinde on Aare Omoluabi Title
The Political Head and Administrator of Omi-Apata LCDA, Hon. Barr. Olayemi Oluwasina, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on his recent installation as the Aare…
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Kaduna Police Halts Planned Peter Obi Birthday Rally Over Security, INEC Activity Conflicts
The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the suspension of a planned rally organized by supporters of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, citing serious security concerns and a potential clash with…
