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By Peter Omopo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to conclude ongoing negotiations and honour all outstanding agreements to avert another nationwide strike. The union made its position known in a statement signed by its National President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo. The meeting reviewed the status of discussions with the government’s negotiating team and assessed the implementation of previous commitments. ASUU expressed concern over what it described as the government’s “back-and-forth” approach to negotiations, warning that continued indecision could have serious…

By Olugbolahan Kuku Adunni Ace Strikers Do The Unimaginable at Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup! Outshine Ward E By 12 Goal To 1!! It is a rarity to have such humongous score-line as 12:1 in a single football match of 90 minutes! But such is the wonder that the ancient Agboyi Island experienced on Tuesday November 11, 2025 when residents of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA and other spectators were treated to three spectacular football matches at the Oba Lamina Mini Stadium, Agboyi. It was Match Day 2 of the Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup and three matches were slated for the day. The opening…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, Nigeria | The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government to resolve all lingering issues affecting the nation’s public universities within the next ten days or risk an immediate resumption of industrial action. This warning comes as the one-month grace period granted by the union — following the suspension of its two-week warning strike on October 22 — is set to expire on November 22. The decision was part of the resolutions reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo, between November…

By Peter Omopo Abuja | Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has publicly declared support for a naval officer, Lieutenant Yerima, who was involved in a heated confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja. The confrontation, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly centered around land said to belong to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (rtd). Video footage circulating online shows a tense exchange between Wike and the officer, who stood his ground as the FCT minister and officials attempted to gain access to the…

Fresh details have emerged concerning the case of former Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) pastor, Mr. Femi Jimoh, who recently alleged that the church and its General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, masterminded his arrest and imprisonment several years ago. The Church, in a detailed statement signed by its Chief Legal Adviser, Mr. Davidson Adejuwon, described Jimoh’s claims as baseless, malicious, and deliberately aimed at misleading the public and discrediting the church’s leadership. According to Mr. Adejuwon, the allegations that MFM fabricated robbery charges against Mr. Jimoh are completely untrue and without any legal or factual foundation. He…

In relationships and marriage, finding your real soulmate goes beyond attraction or shared interests it’s about discovering someone whose heart aligns with your purpose and faith. A true soulmate is someone who draws you closer to God, not away from Him. They encourage your growth, share your values, and walk with you in honesty and peace. Your soulmate will not be perfect, but they will be purposeful in how they love you.They’ll pray with you, support your dreams, and correct you with kindness. Their love will feel like partnership, not possession, and their presence will bring peace, not confusion. Proverbs…

By Sola Ojewusi The Yoruba cultural world was thrown into deep mourning today with the passing of veteran comic actor, poet, editor, and Yoruba language impresario, Chief Muritala Oyewole Olowomojuore, fondly known across Nigeria and beyond as “Baba Gebu.” He died this afternoon after a brief illness. Chief Olowomojuore, a revered son of Ile-Ife and co-founder of the famous Ife Klub-1, leaves behind a towering legacy in theatre, journalism, film, literature and the promotion of Yoruba culture. A Cultural Titan Bows Out Born and raised in the cradle of Yoruba civilisation, Ile-Ife, Oyewole was an old student of the prestigious…

By Peter Omopo Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest up to $1 billion in Zimbabwe for the development of cement and power plants, as well as a fuel pipeline, in a major boost to the southern African nation’s industrial and energy sectors. According to Bloomberg, Dangote made the announcement in Harare after meeting with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday. The Nigerian billionaire expressed optimism about Zimbabwe’s economic prospects under Mnangagwa’s leadership. “President Mnangagwa has turned the economy around. That really gave us the confidence that this is the right…

By Peter Omopo Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, following the dismissal of Vitor Pereira earlier this month. The 42-year-old joins from Championship side Middlesbrough, where he had been in charge since June 2025 and guided the club to second place before making the surprise decision to return to Molineux. His move marks a major career gamble—swapping a promotion-chasing side for a Wolves team rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, winless after 11 matches. A Dream Return for a Former Player For Edwards, the decision is deeply…

By Daniel Alabrah Dispels Security Threat In Bayelsa – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he will not compel his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to join him in the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he formally joined on November 3. Governor Diri resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on October 15 citing obvious reasons for his decision but his deputy did not join him in the new party. Speaking during the weekly state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, with Ewhrudjakpo also present, the Bayelsa governor said as a matter of principle, he…