BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has clarified that the state government did not newly approve a ₦75,000 minimum wage specifically for teachers, explaining that the wage had earlier been approved for workers across the state. The clarification was made by the Kebbi State NUT Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Zaki Sarki, during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. Sarki explained that teachers were now benefiting from the consequential salary adjustment arising from the implementation of the approved minimum wage. The adjustment followed the verification and review of the state’s teaching workforce…
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A mother of one of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha expressway has revealed that N6 million ransom was paid to secure her son’s release. The woman, who spoke in an interview with News Central Television on Wednesday, said the abductors initially demanded N50 million for each victim before eventually reducing the amount demanded for her son to N6 million. According to her, the kidnappers initially insisted that the N50 million demand was for each person abducted. The families reportedly pleaded with the kidnappers to accept N500,000, but their request was rejected. She said the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni as the 30th Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, with a pledge to strengthen intelligence-led enforcement, block revenue leakages and protect Nigeria’s economic and security interests. Afeni assumed duty at the unit’s command in Ikeja following the retirement of the immediate past CAC, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, whose tenure was marked by major anti-smuggling operations and significant revenue recoveries. Speaking during the formal change of leadership, Afeni promised purposeful, professional and accountable leadership in carrying out the mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service. He…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions as the conflict in Yemen increasingly spills beyond the country’s borders. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on Thursday that the group had launched a ballistic missile at the airport, claiming it struck its target and disrupted airport operations. The Houthis also claimed that the attack killed three people and injured several others, although the casualty figures and details of the reported damage could not be independently verified. The alleged attack marks the third time this week that the…
The United States has warned its citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened vigilance amid ongoing security concerns and public threats by the Houthis against airports and airspace across the country. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia issued the security alert on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, citing the potential for the situation to affect air travel and movement within the kingdom. “Due to the ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia and Houthi public threats against airports and airspace across Saudi Arabia, the US Mission reminds all US citizens to exercise heightened vigilance,” the mission said in an alert published on…
The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camp in Abia State have regained their freedom after seven days in captivity. The graduates were kidnapped on October 1, 2026, along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, while travelling in two buses from Ibadan to their NYSC orientation camp. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, confirmed their safe rescue in a statement issued on Wednesday. He said the victims had been taken for medical examination and necessary medical attention following their recovery. The prospective corps members were rescued…
The price of cooking gas in Nigeria continues to vary across states as depot prices, transportation expenses and distribution costs influence what consumers pay at retail outlets. Recent price data shows that LPG was sold at about N1,350 per kilogram in Lagos, N1,300 in Osun, N1,400 in Ogun and N1,200 in Oyo at the plant level. However, the price increases as the product moves through the supply chain to retail outlets. In Lagos, cooking gas retailed for about N1,600 per kilogram, while Osun recorded approximately N1,500 and Oyo about N1,300 per kilogram. The difference between depot and retail prices reflects…
JJ Gabriel’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain, with the 16-year-old and his family yet to make a final decision on his next move. However, a departure from Old Trafford is increasingly expected, with several of Europe’s biggest clubs showing strong interest in the highly rated attacking prospect. Real Madrid and Barcelona are understood to retain significant interest in Gabriel, while Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also closely monitoring his situation. Gabriel turned 16 on Tuesday, reaching the age at which European clubs can sign him to a professional contract. The teenager is also eligible to apply for a…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, by ₦80 per litre, bringing the price down from ₦1,780 to ₦1,700 per litre. The new price takes effect Wednesday, October 7, 2026, according to a notice issued by the refinery to its customers. The latest adjustment represents a 4.5 per cent reduction and comes as diesel import-parity costs decline amid renewed volatility in the global crude oil market. Dangote Diesel Price Falls to ₦1,700 The latest reduction marks the second diesel price cut by Dangote Refinery within a month, with the latest…
Lionel Messi has officially signed off from international football in memorable fashion, scoring for Argentina in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. The Argentina captain brought his remarkable international career to a close by scoring his 126th goal for the national team in what was his 208th and final appearance for La Albiceleste. Messi, who made his Argentina debut more than two decades ago, entered his final international match with an extraordinary collection of achievements behind him. The legendary No. 10 won two Copa América titles and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, finally delivering…