ASUU Suspends Work Over Salary Delay
The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU, has directed its members nationwide to suspend academic activities over the federal government’s delay in paying June 2025 salaries. The decision, enforced under ASUU’s “No Pay, No Work” policy, requires lecturers to withdraw their services if salaries are delayed beyond the third day of the month. ASUU President, […]
FG Sets 16 as Admission Age Limit
The Federal Government has reaffirmed 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, warning that the policy is final and non-negotiable. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement today, at the opening of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB, Policy Meeting in Abuja. He warned that any admissions […]
Aina pens new three-year contract at Nottingham Forest
Nigeria defender Ola Aina has put pen to paper on a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest. The versatile full-back will now remain at the City Ground until 2028. Talks over a new contract started between his representatives and Forest last year. There were fears among the Tricky Trees fans that Aina could leave the […]
Leave Trump, American politics, reconnect with South Africa – Shehu Sani advises Elon Musk
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Tesla CEO Elon Musk to leave U.S. President Donald Trump and American politics. Sani said Musk should reconcile and reconnect with his South African roots. In a post on his X handle today, Sani suggested that the tech billionaire should concentrate on his businesses, saying he should not […]
Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation
Twelve Turkish soldiers have died after being exposed to methane gas while searching a cave in Iraq, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence said. At least 19 personnel were exposed to the gas during the search and clear operation on Sunday, and immediately taken to hospital. By Monday 12 soldiers had died, the ministry said. […]
Nigerian Army Moves To Rid Troubled Kwara Communities Of Criminals
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has briefed stakeholders in the Lafiagi axis of Kwara North on the government’s efforts to eliminate criminal gangs perpetrating violent crimes in the region. The meeting, held in Ilorin, was attended by the leadership of the Lafiagi Descendants’ Development Union (LADDU), headed by Dr. Abdullahi Jibril Mohammed Lafiagi. The […]
PDP demises defection of members in Kaduna
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State chapter, has disproved mass defection of party members to other parties. A communiqué issued by the state chairman of the party, Edward Percy Masha, at the end of the expanded Caucus meeting held in Kaduna said, “the membership of the party is still intact, they are still loyal […]
We’re devastated – Liverpool react to Diogo Jota’s death
Liverpool Football Club have reacted to the death of their forward Diogo Jota. In a tweet via their official X account today, the Premier League champions expressed sadness over the Portuguese’s death. “Liverpool Football Club is devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,” Liverpool tweeted. Jota and his brother Andre died after a car accident […]
Diddy beats RICO, found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking
The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial reached a verdict on all counts yesterday. The jury found Diddy not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He was found guilty on both counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. COUNT 1 – RICO: NOT GUILTY COUNT 2 – SEX TRAFFICKING, CASSIE […]
NBTE Grants Kwara State Polytechnic Full Accreditation and New Programmes
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, today revealed that the FCTA made N650 million in revenue from the newly renovated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, in three weeks. Wike made the revelation during a media chat with some selected journalists in Abuja. The facility was commissioned by President Tinubu on […]
