Author: David Great

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has requested that President Muhammadu Buhari allow Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to lead negotiations between the union and the government, threatening that the body will extend the ongoing strike if their demands are not met. Emmanuel Osodeke, the National Chairman of ASUU said resolving the ongoing strike has gone beyond the reach of a Minister. He thereby called on the President to let Osinbajo handle the negotiations given his background as a Law Professor. Speaking with reporters, Osodeke said ASUU would convey a meeting to deliberate on the matter, while assuring that the body…

Record-breaking Aleksandar Mitrovic reached 43 goals in a season by scoring twice as Fulham clinched the Championship title in style with a 7-0 win over Luton Town. Tom Cairney scored the team’s 100th goal of the campaign with a thunderous first-half strike and a thumping long-range shot from Kenny Tete doubled the tally, as Luton crumbled under injuries and Fulham’s dominance. Fabio Carvalho made it three after the break, before Mitrovic scored his record-equalling 42nd goal of the campaign. Bobby Decordova-Reid and Jean-Michael Seri extended the lead, before Mitrovic tapped in his second to set a new record for English…

Juan Mata bid Manchester United farewell as they recorded their biggest win of Ralf Rangnick’s reign in his final home match as interim boss as Brentford were beaten at Old Trafford. A brilliant opener from Bruno Fernandes was followed by a second-half penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane’s first United goal as the hosts cruised to victory. Ronaldo also had a goal disallowed as he moved onto 18 Premier League goals, four behind Golden Boot leader Mohamed Salah. The result keeps alive United’s slender hopes of Champions League qualification at least until next weekend, while Brentford could still go…

By Seun Bisuga Dear APC Delegates, The year 2023 is almost upon us and the future of Nigeria hangs in the balance. It is true that the voters will determine who becomes President but long before that, the party delegates would have predetermined who becomes President. This letter is a plea to all APC delegates as the party prepares for its presidential primaries on May 31. I am writing you to ask that you put country first and consider the future of over 200 million Nigerians, many of whom will be grateful for the wise decisions you will make on…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is the preferred candidate of Nigerians to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s next president in 2023, according to a recent nationwide survey carried out by the Intellectual Forum on Politics and Governance (IFP&G). “Analysis of the results clearly indicated that Osinbajo was the citizens choice for the next president of the federation,” the group said in a statement signed by its deputy chairman, Prof. Nasiru M. Yauri; organising secretary, Prof. Yahaya T. Baba and member (South East), Prof. Ike E. Ogba. Yauri has specialisation in economics, management and international finance. Baba has specialisation in comparative political…

After more than three months of unlimited entertainment on the biggest dance reality competition in Nigeria, Glo Battle of the Year ended in grand style at the Eko Convention Centre on Saturday in Lagos. It was an evening of dance, Music, and Comedy as the show climaxed with the final Bboy, Bgirls, and Breakdance crew dance battles with mega millions at stake for the winners. The close-out performance of one of Africa’s finest musical acts, Davido, also heightened the excitement of the crowd and viewing audience. The pulsating pre-live show had the Breakdance Crew show off their dance prowess on…

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the battle waged against terrorists, who falsely masquerade under the name of Islam is approaching its conclusion and “victory is within sight”. The president gave the assurance in his Sallah message to Nigerians as the Holy month of Ramadan reaches its end and Muslims will officially mark the Eid-el-Fitr on Monday. The President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the president sent his best wishes to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world celebrating the occasion. The statement read in part: ”As the Holy month of Ramadan…

A 30-year-old man, Haruna Abdullahi and 45 year-old Adamu Danjummai died in a pit toilet at Aku Village in Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State while making efforts to recover a cell phone from a pit toilet. This was disclosed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, in Kano. Abdullahi said the incident occurred on Sunday morning. “We received an emergency call from Gaya fire station at about 07:15 a.m. from one Ali Ahmed, that two men had been trapped inside a pit toilet. “The men were trying to bring…

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has banned the hoisting of banners and posters of politicians during the Eid Prayers and other festivities. In a Sallah message signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Muhammad Garba on Sunday in Kano, Ganduje noted that the act caused distractions during prayers. He said while the Eid Prayers were considered as important ritual after a month long Ramadan fasting, other festivities were aimed at showcasing Kano’s rich cultural heritage. “It is therefore inappropriate or even disrespectful for persons or political parties to reduce such places to grounds for rallies or campaigns.” Ganduje…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the recovery of two dead bodies and rescue of 23 persons from Ebute Metta three-storey building collapse. The Zonal Coordinator Southwest, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Farinloye said the recovered bodies were those of a mother and her child, while the rescued persons included seven children and 16 adults. “Nine of those rescued alive have been treated and discharged. Building Collapse: Six worshippers injured in Deeper Life Bible Church “They returned to the scene, but have been taken away for…