By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has renewed its demand for the payment of withheld salaries and the resolution of outstanding welfare issues affecting university lecturers. The union warned that the Federal Government must urgently address the grievances to promote stability in Nigeria’s public universities. ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, made…
By Ayomide Otitoju Re-elected Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that he visited the grave of his late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, before the governorship election to seek his prayers and draw psychological strength. Adeleke made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics following his victory in the election. Speaking about…
Arsenal made a strong statement ahead of the new Premier League season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side needed just 24 seconds to take the lead through Riccardo Calafiori before Kai Havertz doubled the advantage in the first half. Martin…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his closest challenger in the just-concluded governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), should be the one to call and congratulate him following his victory. Adeleke made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, shortly after the Independent National…
Manchester United ended their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, on Saturday. The result gave former United manager Ruben Amorim a winning return against his former club, with Milan recovering from an early setback to claim victory. United took the lead in the second minute when captain Bruno Fernandes…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kamsy Uzoma has become the third housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show. The 24-year-old event planner and gift curator from Imo State was evicted during Sunday’s live show, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, after receiving 2.41 per cent of viewers’ votes. Kamsy’s eviction follows those of…
Cameroon were crowned champions of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating surprise finalists Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat on Sunday. Marie Ngah scored twice, while Naomi Eto added the other goal as the Indomitable Lionesses claimed their first continental title after finishing runners-up three times. Cameroon had initially failed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu called to congratulate him shortly after he was declared winner of the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke made the disclosure while speaking with journalists on Sunday after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the result. The governor thanked Tinubu for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has congratulated his Osun State counterpart, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for another four-year term. Makinde, in a message posted on his X account on Sunday, said Adeleke’s victory reflected the will of the people of Osun State. “Hearty congratulations to my brother, His Excellency Ademola Adeleke,…
