Category: EDITORIAL
ASUU Warns of Looming Crisis, Calls On Government To Act Now
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning to the Federal and State Governments, urging them to address long-standing issues to avert an impending industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities. In a press release signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, the union expressed growing frustration among its members, citing poor welfare, inadequate…
Retrospect: Review Of Major Sporting Events That Made Headlines
It’s been raining rewards and accolades for the Super Falcons following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a week that saw the Nigerian girls tour the country, their basketball counterparts, the D’Tigress, are also on the verge of making history in Cote d’Ivoire. As the football season nears kickoff,…
Senate To Hold Special Session In Honour Of Buhari
The Senate has announced plans to hold a special session on Wednesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The tribute session will reflect on his legacies and contributions to national development following his recent passing. Last week, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held a special session in honour of the former president. At the…
Senate Denies Snubbing Reps Bills, Says No Garbage In, Garbage Out
The Senate has rejected allegations by the House of Representatives that it has been stalling legislative progress by delaying concurrence on bills passed by the lower chamber. During the plenary on Tuesday, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, clarified the Senate’s position, underpinning that the upper chamber has…
From Joy To Tears: Things To Know About Diogo Jota
Liverpool forward and Portugal international Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, popularly known as Diogo Jota, passed away at the age of 28. His untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, coming just days after what seemed to be the peak of his personal and professional life. The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the…
Liverpool ‘Devastated’ By Death Of Forward Jota
Liverpool say they are “devastated” by the “unimaginable loss” of their forward Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash. The Portugal international and his brother Andre Silva, 26, died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora. “Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and…
Presidency Refutes Lamido’s Claims On Tinubu’s June 12 Role
The Presidency has strongly refuted recent claims made by former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, regarding Bola Tinubu’s role during the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, describing them as “false” and “revisionist.” In a statement titled ‘Setting the Record Straight: Tinubu’s Role in the June 12 Struggle’, issued on Sunday by…
Atiku, Obasanjo, Gowon,Shettima, El-Rufai Meet
Atiku Abubakar has met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President Kashim Shettima and ex-military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. He also met with former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other imminent Nigerians. They met during the 70th birthday of former Bauchi State…
Retrospect: Review Of Major Sporting Events That Made Headlines
The season may have ended for football fans, but it has not been an entirely quiet week globally in the sports world. Transfer rumours are dominating some of the discussions, but the Club World Cup, preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and a rekindling of the rivalry —- off the pitch at…
Nnamdi Kanu Is A Terrorist – DSS Witness Tells Court
A prosecution witness identified as PW4-DDD, on Friday described the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, as a terrorist. PW4-DDD, an agent of the Department of State Services, DSS, testified while being cross examine by the defence during the resumed trial of the IPOB leader at the Abuja Federal High Court….