Author: Akintayo Adams

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that 2025 will be a year of long-drawn confrontation with the Federal Government (FG) if visible and concrete efforts are not made to address pending issues and meet the union’s expectations. This declaration was made by the Chairman of ASUU, Ibadan chapter, Professor Ayo Akinwole, in a statement on Wednesday. Akinwole criticized the Federal Government’s efforts in 2024 as mere window-dressing and cosmetic, stating that no major difference was made in the university education sector. He highlighted several unresolved issues, including the non-provision of funding for the revitalization of public universities,…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has expressed his disappointment over the failure to elect Professor Yemi Osinbajo during the last presidential election. Ojudu likened this missed opportunity to losing Chief Obafemi Awolowo for a second time. Speaking on the ‘State Affairs’ program with Edmund Obilo, Ojudu shared his conviction to support Osinbajo during the 2023 general election in Nigeria. Osinbajo, who contested for the presidential ticket under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022, lost the primary election to President Bola Tinubu. Ojudu emphasized that Osinbajo’s work ethic, philosophy, breadth of knowledge,…

Starting January 1, 2025, Russia has halted the transit of its natural gas through Ukraine. This marks the end of a decades-long arrangement that began after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ukraine’s refusal to renew the gas transit deal amid the ongoing conflict with Russia led to this decision. Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, described the move as a “historic event,” emphasizing that Russia will now lose significant markets and face financial losses. The European Union has been preparing for this scenario, aiming to reduce its reliance on Russian gas. The cessation of gas transit is expected to have…

Ivory Coast has officially requested the withdrawal of French troops, marking the latest move in a growing trend of African nations reducing their military ties with former colonial powers. Related || 2025: Senegal to end Foreign Military presence President Alassane Ouattara announced in an end-of-year address that the withdrawal will begin in January 2025. France currently has up to 600 troops stationed in Ivory Coast, and the French-run military infantry battalion at Port Bouet will be handed over to Ivorian troops as part of the transition. This decision follows similar actions by other West African nations, including Mali, Burkina Faso,…

Eleven years after the privatisation of the power sector in November 2013, Nigeria continues to face significant challenges. The past year saw several key issues affecting the electricity supply industry: Major Challenges in 2024 Specific Incidents Optimism for the Future Despite these challenges, there were positive developments: Economic Outlook Looking ahead to 2025, the Director of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf, warned that the electricity tariff hike could unsettle expectations in the new year. Overall, while 2024 was marked by significant challenges, there are signs of progress and optimism for the future of Nigeria’s power…

Legendary music executive and CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has revealed that the record label made efforts to prevent iconic singer 2Face, also known as 2Baba, from womanising while he was signed to the label. Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Ogungbe, popularly known as Baba Keke, shared that women were constantly seeking the young 2Face’s attention, but the label denied him access to them. He explained that after 2Face exited Kennis Music, the label could no longer control his interactions. Ogungbe said, “When 2Face was with us at Kennis Music, we prevented him from…

Dr. Arube Otor, a 55-year-old highlife musician from Delta State, popularly known as Isoko Fela One, is set to marry three women simultaneously. The wedding ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Anglican Church Field in London Base, Uzere Kingdom, Isoko South Local Government Area. In a widely circulated wedding flier, Arube is pictured wearing matching outfits with his three prospective brides: Oghenekome, Ewoma, and Oghenekaro, all from Delta State. Confirming the event, Arube’s foster son and one of the listed RSVPs, Emperor Efih (Oscar), assured that the ceremony would proceed as planned. Initially, Arube intended to…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has pledged that his administration will work to reduce food prices and lower inflation from 34.6% to 15% in 2025. In his New Year’s message to Nigerians, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of massive food production and promoting local manufacturing of essential drugs and other medical supplies to achieve these goals. He also promised to increase access to credit for individuals and critical sectors of the economy to boost national economic output. Tinubu highlighted the administration’s commitment to intensifying efforts to lower costs and provide relief to Nigerians. “In 2025, our government is…

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