Day: January 15, 2026

Veteran Journalist Yakubu Mohammed Buried in Kogi

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By: Mandy Park The remains of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, have been laid to rest in his hometown of Ologba, Anyigba, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The burial ceremony, which took place on Thursday at about 11am, was conducted in accordance with Islamic rites and led by the Chief Imam, Alhaji Musa, alongside the Imam of Ologba II, Mallam Dauda Omeje. In his sermon, the Chief Imam urged mourners to reflect on the inevitability of death and the importance of living purposeful…

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FG okays 40% pay rise for lecturers, introduces new professorial allowance

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Photo: Alausa, Education Minister By: Ndidi Okafor The Federal Government has introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see university professors receive a monthly top-up of over ₦140,000, as part of a broader package that includes a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers across federal institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Earlier on Wednesday, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities reached a historic 2025 agreement, bringing to an…

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Morocco Edge Nigeria on Penalties in Tense Encounter

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By: Mandy Park Morocco defeated Nigeria on penalties after a fiercely contested match ended goalless in regulation and extra time, sealing a dramatic victory in their knockout clash on Tuesday. Both sides produced a cagey performance, with few clear-cut chances across 120 minutes as disciplined defending and resilient goalkeeping kept the scoreline blank. Nigeria pressed for a breakthrough, creating sporadic openings through quick counterattacks, but were repeatedly denied by Morocco’s organised backline. Morocco, for their part, enjoyed spells of possession and came close late in extra time, only to be…

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