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The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have scheduled a follow-up meeting for September 6, 2024, to address ongoing concerns and avoid a potential nationwide strike by university lecturers. The meeting was confirmed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, after a session with ASUU leadership on Wednesday at the Federal Ministry of Education. ASUU’s national executive council, following a meeting at the University of Ibadan on August 19, 2024, had threatened industrial action over the government’s failure to honor the 2009 renegotiated agreement. The union’s demands include better welfare for lecturers, increased…

Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo has tragically passed away, days after collapsing on the pitch due to an irregular heartbeat, Club Nacional de Football confirmed on Wednesday. “With the deepest pain and shock in our hearts, Club Nacional de Football announces the passing of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo,” the club stated. “We express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. All of Nacional is mourning his irreparable loss. RIP. Juan, you will be with us forever.” The 27-year-old defender collapsed in the 84th minute during a Copa Libertadores game against Sao Paulo last week. He…

The Federal Government is currently meeting with the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). On Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, convened a crucial meeting following threats from university lecturers to embark on a nationwide strike over unmet demands by the Federal Government. Originally scheduled for Monday, the meeting aimed to prevent another strike and address concerns regarding security across universities. In attendance were representatives from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), led by Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, along with past presidents of ASUU, including Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, the Executive Secretary of the National Universities…

Former Nigeria forward Brown Ideye recently shared an amusing story about his wife’s reaction to his proposed salary and bonuses from Chinese Super League team Tianjin TEDA. In a post on his X account, Ideye revealed that despite initially not planning to move to China, the lucrative offer from TEDA significantly influenced his decision. He recounted that upon seeing the figures, his wife was so impressed that she immediately packed his bags and prepared him for travel the next day. “I had no plans to go to China, Olympiacos received an offer from TEDA which they can’t refuse, my agent…

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A Nigerian policeman, identified as Inspector Collins Wilson, reportedly shot and killed three individuals in an attempt to cover up a theft committed by his girlfriend, known only as Esther, on Monday, August 26th. The incident began when Esther was accused of stealing a phone from a tricycle driver who had been transporting her. Eyewitnesses reported that the phone rang in Esther’s possession, sparking a confrontation with bystanders. As tensions grew, Esther called her boyfriend, Inspector Wilson, to the scene. Upon arriving, Wilson drew his service weapon, ordered Esther to stand behind him, and opened fire, killing two individuals on…

Several passengers sustained injuries after a late-night collision between two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses at the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos on Tuesday. The accident occurred within the BRT lane on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, near Danco Filling Station. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the injured passengers were immediately taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment, with no fatalities reported. According to Nosa Okunbor, the head of the public affairs unit of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the accident happened when one BRT bus tried to avoid a commercial motorcyclist who was illegally…

Popular Celestial Church of Christ prophet, Israel Ogundipe, founder of Genesis Global Ministry, Lagos, revealed that a bank offered him a loan of N1 billion to help expand his ministry. During a conversation with popular Nigerian On-Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Daddy Freeze, Ogundipe shared that the bank, whose name he withheld, cited examples of churches that had received loans ranging from N3 billion to N4 billion. Ogundipe explained that the bank approached him with confidence, believing that his church’s size would allow him to repay the loan through income generated from revivals, crusades, and conferences. He questioned…

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