Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has threatened to embark on strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands at the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum. Innocent Simji, Zonal Coordinator of ASUP Zone B, stated during a press briefing in Bauchi on Friday that the union’s position aligned with the resolution of its national headquarters. The ASUP ultimatum, issued after an emergency National Executive Council meeting on August 14 in Abuja, was due to the government’s failure to address pressing issues threatening the survival of the polytechnic sector. “The Union at her last emergency National Executive Council…

Former Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.) has asked the Federal Government to explore a nationwide mobilisation comparable to the COVID-19 lockdown to combat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. Buratai, speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Friday, stated that insecurity should not be left to the military alone but rather tackled as a national catastrophe needing community sacrifice. He said, “When there are national crises, we need to mobilise everybody, not just the military alone. Look at COVID-19—how much was spent, and how much was invested into information, communication, advertisement, palliatives, and preventive measures? “The whole…

The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers for allegedly initiating impeachment moves against the Speaker of the House, Hyacinth Dajoh. The Benue lawmakers suspended at plenary on Friday included the spokesman of the House, Mr Alfred Berger, representing Makurdi North State Constituency; Cyril Ekong of Oju 2; Abu Umoru of Apa; and Shimawua Terna of Kyan State Constituency. Following the development, the House reorganised its leadership to include Mr Kennedy Angbo as the new Deputy Majority Leader, Douglas Akya as the Deputy Chief Whip, and Elias Audu as the House’s new spokesman. Meanwhile, the House began reviewing…

The Amakpu Okuku community in Imo State’s Owerri West Local Government Area was thrown into mourning on Friday when a man in his fifties, simply identified as Odomma, was discovered dead after apparently committing suicide. Residents reported the father of four, who sold water in jerrycans and buckets, had long struggled financially, leaving him unable to support himself and his family. His body was discovered hanging in an unfinished building near his home as people went about their everyday routines. According to residents, Odomma threatened suicide approximately three months ago, claiming that his wife and children had stopped feeding him…

Super Eagles legend Taribo West on Friday criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Lagos State Government for allegedly abandoning the family of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video posted by News Central on Friday, the ex-Inter Milan defender expressed disappointment over what he described as the neglect of Nigerian football heroes after their death. “It’s disheartening that you have Lagos State, you have the Nigerian Football Association. They drop the bulk on the family. I felt in my spirit that there is nothing to put your life for. That’s why I say I have…

Super Eagles legend Taribo West on Friday vowed never to let his son play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. West criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Lagos State Government for allegedly abandoning the family of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video posted by News Central on Friday, West, the ex-Inter Milan defender expressed disappointment over what he described as the neglect of Nigerian football heroes after their death. “It’s disheartening that you have Lagos State, you have the Nigerian Football Association. They drop the bulk on the family. I felt in my spirit…

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has secured his future with the club by signing a two-year contract extension. According to BBC Sports on Friday, the 28-year-old’s previous contract was set to expire in 2027, but the new deal extends his stay until 2029, with an option for another year. Since arriving from Benfica for £65 million in 2020, the Portugal international has been a key figure for City, winning Premier League Player of the Year in his rookie season. Dias has helped Manchester City win four Premier League titles, the Champions League, the EFL Cup, and the FA Cup during…

No fewer than six people were killed, and 10 are missing after part of a bridge under construction collapsed on Friday in northwest China, state media reported. According to a video released by state broadcaster CCTV, the middle of the bridge’s arch portion collapsed and plunged into the Yellow River below. Xinhua, the state news agency, reported that the cause was a steel cable collapse. According to the People’s Daily newspaper, 15 workmen and a project manager were on site at the time. The publication initially claimed seven deaths, but subsequent sources put the total at six. People’s Daily reports…

In preparation for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Elective Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November, the camp loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected the Southern Leaders’ Zoning Consultative meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. This comes as a reputable source within the PDP National Working Committee informed the press that the PDP Governors’ Forum will meet in Zamfara on Saturday. According to the source, the governors are likely to assemble in Gusau, the state capital, on Friday before deliberating the following day on important problems that must be handled to ensure a peaceful national…

There was pandemonium at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, on Thursday after the institution moved to enforce its ban on the popular post-examination “signing off” tradition among final-year students. In a now viral video shared by Facebook user Okwa C. Ifugo, two yet-to-be-identified female students were sent out of the campus building premises for wearing shirts scribbled with markers. Chronicle NG reports that the management of the institution banned final-year students from participating in examination signing off. According to a press release on Tuesday signed by Dr Chinenye Okeke, UNIZIK registrar, the ban takes immediate effect. Okeke blamed chaos,…