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Panel, ASUU meet Wednesday over strike threat

9 September 2024

These were the resolutions made at the end of a closed-door meeting held between ASUU’s leadership and the representatives of the Federal Ministry of Education headed by  Tahir Mamman. Following resolutions reached at the union’s national executive council meeting held at the University of Ibadan on August 19, 2024, public university lecturers threatened to go […]

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Nollywood star Chris Bassey turns plumber in Canada

8 September 2024

The film star, in an Instagram live session with a media personality, shared his decision to venture into construction, specifically plumbing. Bassey highlighted the financial benefits of his new profession, arguing that it pays better than tech jobs. The movie producer said he is into  construction job here in Canada, and that he is a  plumber. Bassey began […]

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Seven arrested as fuel hike protest hits Kwara

8 September 2024

In a statement, the NSCDC spokesman in the state, Ayoola Michael, said the suspects were allegedly involved in unlawful and violent conduct during the protest. He stated that  one Olusegun Taiwo of Sango area of Ilorin reported a case of criminal conspiracy and theft at the station office of the NSCDC Kwara State Command. She […]

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U20 Women W’Cup: Falconets cruise past Venezuela, make last 16

8 September 2024

Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine all scored in the first half to put Christopher Danjuma’s side in firm control before Joy Igbokwe added more gloss in stoppage time. The victory is the Falconets’ second from three Group D matches, with Nigeria amassing six points, the same as Germany. In the thrilling encounter, Okwuchukwu […]

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LP crisis: NLC backs Obi, Otti’s 29-man caretaker c’ttee

8 September 2024

This was disclosed by the Deputy President of the NLC Political Commission, Prof Theophilus Ndubuaku, in an interview with newsmen. Recall that the National Chairman of the LP, Julius Abure; the party’s Secretary, Umar Farouk, and National Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, were conspicuously absent at the enlarged stakeholders’ meeting held in Umuahia on Wednesday. Otti […]

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Venezuela says opposition presidential candidate on asylum in Spain

8 September 2024

Gonzalez Urrutia had been in hiding for a month, ignoring three successive summons to appear before prosecutors, saying attending the hearing could have cost his freedom. After taking refuge voluntarily at the Spanish embassy in Caracas a few days ago, Gonzalez Urrutia asked the Spanish government for political asylum, Venezuela’s vice president said on social […]

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Anti-party: PDP panel gets report on Wike, Ortom, Makinde

8 September 2024

The committee, led by a former Foreign Affairs Minister, Tom Ikimi, was set up to address and manage all disciplinary matters. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, and others were reportedly summoned by the party to appear before the panel following a series of petitions against them bordering on allegations of anti-party activities and […]

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Miss Universe Nigeria: I didn’t get a pity win, I worked hard – Chidimma Adetshina

7 September 2024

The newly-crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has stated that she did not get a pity win. Adetshina said this while reacting to the criticism she received after her win. Speaking in an interview she made it clear that she worked hard to emerge as the winner of the pageant.  Reports said that Adetshina was […]

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Super typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam

7 September 2024

In Hanoi, people are seen battling strong winds Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in Asia this year, has killed at least four people after making landfall in northern Vietnam. The storm hit Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces with winds of up to 203 km/h (126 mph) on Saturday morning, the Indo-Pacific Tropical […]

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Five vehicles burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan

7 September 2024

There was pandemonium as a petrol-laden tanker exploded burning two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two commercial cabs and three motorcycles in Iyana-Ajia, Egbeda area, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Reports say the tanker was said to be burning while other affected vehicles were turned to ashes. The incident was said to have occurred on […]

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