Author: Vincent Osuwo

Barcelona’s Champions League trip to Royal Antwerp ended in a shocking defeat as the Catalan giants were humiliated by the Belgian side. Barcelona, who needed a win to finish at the top of the group, suffered a 3-2 defeat at Antwerp. In the thrilling encounter, A. Varmeeren found the back of the net for the home side in the second minute of the first half. However, a goal from F. Torres in the 35th minute ended Antwerp’s early lead, ending the first half on par. Despite Barcelona enjoying 70% of possession and completing 672 passes, it was the home side…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has lauded the federal government’s decision to exempt universities and other tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) payment network on Wednesday. Asuu also called on the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu to resolve all other outstanding concerns to have a university system free of frequent strike actions. Chronicle NG reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday announced the exemption of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions from the IPPIS payment platform. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, announced a federal cabinet meeting…

The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government on Wednesday approved the exemption of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, or IPPIS. It stated that, henceforth, remunerations to staff members of these institutions of learning would no longer flow through the IPPIS platform. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, to State House correspondents after this week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. The FG maintained that the IPPIS does not afford tertiary institutions the freedom to run their affairs, Idris…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara congratulated his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, on his 56th birthday on Wednesday, amid political tension in the state. The state governor referred to Wike as ‘my oga’ in a birthday post shared on Fubara’s X handle, and he also prayed for the Federal Capital Territory Minister. He wrote, “I congratulate my oga, his excellency (Dr.) Barr. Nyesim Wike, CON, GSSRS, Life Bencher, immediate past Governor of Rivers State and minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on his 56th birthday today, December 13, 2023. “Your excellency, my dear wife and I,…

The inhabitants of Tudun Biri in Kaduna State’s Igabi Local Government Area have sued the Federal Government, claiming N33 billion for the deaths of at least 100 of their relatives. Chronicle NG reports that the Kaduna State Government said the Nigerian Army claimed responsibility for dropping a bomb on Tudun Biri, which left no fewer than 100 villagers dead penultimate Sunday. The inhabitants of Tudun Biri in Kaduna State’s Igabi Local Government Area have sued the Federal Government, claiming N33 billion for the deaths of at least 100 of their relatives. On December 8, 2023, a villager named Dalhatu Salihu…

Emmy Awards-winning actor Andre Braugher has reportedly died, aged 61. Braugher was best known for his roles in Homicide: Life on the Street as Detective Frank Pembleton and Captain Raymond Holt in the popular comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine.According to his publicist, the actor died on Monday after a brief illness.Braugher became a beloved figure in the entertainment industry due to his exceptional talent and captivating presence. Throughout his career, he demonstrated his versatility by playing a variety of roles in both television and film, leaving an indelible impression on audiences all over the world. Andre Braugher’s portrayal of Captain Raymond Holt in…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill to five members of the state House of Assembly who are loyal to him on Wednesday. The presentation occurred just minutes after the demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex began. The 27 House members loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, were absent from the meeting. No fewer than twenty-seven members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, who are loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressive Congress, APC.…

Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork, a Thai female MP has been sentenced to six years in prison under the country’s harsh lese-majeste laws, and if bail is denied, she may lose her seat. Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork was accused of tweeting anti-monarchy messages. She entered a not-guilty plea.Srinork’s Move Forward party, which won the election this year, had advocated for reform of the lese-majeste laws.The unelected senate, however, cited this as the primary reason for opposing Move Forward’s attempt to form a government. Opposition to lese-majeste laws was one of the issues that sparked months-long protests in 2020. Since 2020, approximately 260 charges…

The United Nations (UN) has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the fight between Israel and Hamas. This comes as US Vice President Joe Biden warned the Benjamin Natanyahu-led government was losing international support because of its “indiscriminate” killing of Hamas militants. Following dire warnings from UN officials about a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the 193-member UN General Assembly supported a resolution calling for a ceasefire, with 153 countries voting in favor and 23 abstaining.Biden and Natanyahu, who argue that a ceasefire would only benefit Hamas, voted against the motion, along with eight other countries. The resolution is…

Gunmen attacked a convoy of Daewoo workers in Rivers State, killing four Nigerian soldiers, and two drivers, subsequently abducting two South Koreans. The incident happened around 9.30 a.m., on Tuesday when it was discovered that criminal activities that had been dormant in the area had suddenly resurfaced.The convoy was on its way to Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State when it was ambushed by gunmen. According to a source who requested anonymity, the gunmen followed the expatriate workers who were being escorted by troops along the Ahoada-Abua Road and opened fire on them. The source stated, “During the attack, the…