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Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, demanding urgent government action to secure the release of schoolchildren still being held by kidnappers across the country. Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Bring Back Our Children”, “Schools Must…
The naira traded at ₦1,373.25 against the United States dollar in Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Market data trackers showed the local currency exchanging within the ₦1,370 to ₦1,372 range during official market transactions, indicating relative…
The Federal Government has abolished the mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave previously granted to civil servants before their official exit from service, in a move aimed at improving workforce productivity and ensuring uninterrupted public service delivery. The decision was announced by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, who…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress following the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. In a resignation announcement, Mr Lawal alleged that the party’s presidential primary process was manipulated in…
Popular 21-year-old streamer, Peller, has drawn widespread praise from fans after offering N300,000 to a roadside sex worker to take the night off from work. The incident reportedly occurred while Peller was livestreaming on Twitch on his way to a birthday party. During the live broadcast, the streamer stopped to…
Nigeria and China have renewed their commitment to strengthening youth-focused cooperation, with both countries calling for deeper collaboration in innovation, trade, education, and cultural exchange as part of efforts to advance bilateral relations. Speaking at the China-Nigeria Youth Exchange Seminar in Abuja, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy…
The head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) election observation mission in Guinea has expressed concern over delays in the opening of some polling stations during the country’s legislative and municipal elections. Dr Louis Blaise Aka-Brou, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea and leader of the regional bloc’s…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has congratulated Daily Times on its 100th anniversary, describing the milestone as a remarkable testament to the newspaper’s resilience, relevance and contribution to Nigeria’s media landscape. In a statement marking the centenary celebration, NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike, urged…
Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of carrying out a deadly strike on a student dormitory in Starobelsk, in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, killing 21 people and injuring dozens more. In a statement, the Russian Embassy said the attack took place in the early hours of 22 May and targeted…
Russia has imposed a ban on jet fuel exports until the end of 2026, citing the need to stabilise domestic supplies as Ukraine ramps up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The Russian government announced the temporary restriction saying the measure was aimed at protecting the country’s fuel market amid…
