The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is ready to return to the negotiation table with the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing nationwide strike. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the union’s position on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, confirming that government officials had reached out to initiate fresh discussions. […]
Academic activities were on Monday grounded at three federal universities in Ogun State as lecturers complied with the national directive of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to begin a two-week warning strike. The affected institutions include Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun; Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB); and Olabisi Onabanjo University […]
U.S. President, Donald J. Trump has declared that he is “ready” to strike a peace deal with Iran, signaling openness to renewed diplomatic engagement if Tehran shows willingness to cooperate. Speaking during a press event on Monday, Trump said the time had come for a “new chapter” in relations with the Islamic Republic […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has strongly defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against claims that he harbours hatred toward Igbo people, describing such accusations as false and politically motivated. Speaking at a public forum on national unity and development, Kalu praised President Tinubu’s administration for what he […]
A lighthearted moment stole the spotlight during a high-profile meeting on Monday when U.S. President Donald J. Trump playfully pointed at a United Arab Emirates (UAE) official and quipped, “A lot of cash. Unlimited cash.” The remark, made during a joint photo session at the Trump International Hotel, sparked laughter among attendees and […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lavished praises on U.S. President Donald J. Trump, calling him a uniquely decisive and world-changing leader. Speaking during a joint appearance on Monday, Netanyahu said that in all his years of working with various American presidents, none had acted with the speed and resolve that Trump displayed […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has heaped rare and glowing praise on U.S. President Donald J. Trump, declaring him “the only one capable of bringing peace to the Middle East” amid renewed global efforts to end ongoing regional conflicts. Speaking during a joint press briefing following a high-level meeting in Cairo, President el-Sisi […]
It was an emotional moment filled with tears of joy and gratitude as a young student, Maka Swivel, from Government Secondary School, St. Monty, Abuja, received a surprise laptop gift during a 40th birthday celebration event over the weekend. The touching moment unfolded when Maka, who had long dreamed of owning a laptop, […]
Several left-wing members of the Israeli Knesset were forcibly removed from an event after repeatedly heckling U.S. President Donald Trump during his address on Monday. The dramatic scene unfolded midway through Trump’s speech, which was being delivered before a joint gathering of Israeli and international dignitaries. The lawmakers, who reportedly opposed Trump’s […]
The Federal Government has declared that there is no justification for any industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that all major requests made by the union have been adequately addressed. Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa made this known on Monday in Abuja, while speaking on the Federal […]
