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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have suspended the indefinite nationwide strike they commenced last week following fresh assurances from the Federal Government.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee for the Rivers State House of Assembly has cleared 33 aspirants to participate in the party’s primaries ahead of the 2027 General Elections, following a two-day screening exercise in Port Harcourt.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Jimoh, says more than 25 suspects have been arrested and charged to court for vandalising infrastructure along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

Governor Dauda Lawal has commended troops of Operation Fansan Yamma for a series of coordinated offensives against armed bandits across Zamfara State, saying the operations have disrupted criminal networks and strengthened security in affected communities.

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday for the two-day Africa Forward Summit, joining African and global leaders to discuss innovation, climate action and economic growth partnerships.

Some Nigerians say they are ready to vote in the 2027 General Election, while others doubt that the process will bring real change.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested three persons with disabilities for alleged drug trafficking in Anambra and Kwara states, while also uncovering a large cannabis stash house in Lagos.

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has appointed former NBA coach David Fizdale as the new head coach of D’Tigers.

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray defeated Antalyaspor 4-2 on Saturday to seal a record-extending 26th Turkish Super Lig title.

Iran national football team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the country’s football federation says the tournament’s co-hosts — the United States, Canada and Mexico must meet several conditions amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.