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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by three months. The decision was taken during the union’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which held in Abuja on Sunday May 8. In a statement issued after the meeting, Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU president, said the extension takes effect from Monday, May 9, 2022. Osodeke said the extension is aimed at giving the government more time to satisfactorily resolve the issues. He said; “NEC was shocked that public universities have remained closed for about three months while members of the political class were busy purchasing expression…

Borussia Dortmund star, Erling Haaland’s £63million move to Manchester City is set to be announced later this week. The Norwegian striker, 21, will link up with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the beginning of pre-season after City paid the release clause in his Dortmund contract. Sportsmail reported last month that City had agreed terms with Haaland’s representatives and he will become the Premier League’s highest-paid player on more than £500,000-a-week, signing a five-year contract. Negotiations between City and Dortmund have been conducted and the Bundesliga club are expecting confirmation that the £63m fee will be paid to activate his release. Haaland is…

Deputy House Leader, Kwara State House Assembly, Hon. John Olarewaju Bello, representing Lanwa/Ejidongari Constituency, on Monday, officially declared his intention to seek re-election in 2023 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Lawmaker said he remains undaunted and resolutely committed to achieving more for the constituency. John Bello made the declaration at the party secretariat at GRA, Ilorin when he received the nomination form. Bello recalled how the journey began four years ago when he called out the people of his constituency to join him in a journey of selfless service to bring about a rapid transformation…

The Lawmaker Representing Lanwa/Ejidongari constituency at the Kwara state House of Assembly has said he wants to build on the foundation he has laid as he seeks a second term in office. Bello stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after obtaining his nomination/Interest form for his re-election bid at the APC secretariat in Ilorin, The state capital. He said “I want to build on what I have done because already I can see that our people are suffering in terms of water, electricity and Road and which we are facilitating from the state governments and the one we can…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the applications of over 124 political parties, this newspaper has learned. According to a statement from the Deputy Director, SERVICOM at INEC, Okuonghae Olayide, 101 political groups applied to be registered as political parties between 2019 and December 2021. Further to this, 23 more political associations applied for registration between December 2021, and March 2022. An Interim report by the commission also indicated that as of March 25, 2022, a total of 124 applications have been received and none so far has been approved. “As of March 2022, the commission had on record a…

Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media and Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, has picked the House of Representatives nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahmad, who is seeking to represent Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu in the lower chamber of the National Assembly, picked the N10 million form this weekend. He is to challenge the incumbent occupier of the seat, Mahmoud Abdullahi Gaya, who is also of the ruling APC. Ahmad is considered one of the youngest aides of Buhari. He was appointed at the age of 24 after spending some years in the media.…

Two-time boxing heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has called on Manchester United players to retire following their humiliating 4-0 loss to Brighton. On Saturday, May 7, Manchester United were thrashed 4-0 by Brighton to compound the woes of the Old Trafford club. The victory never looked in doubt as United barely disturbed Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez until the result and three points were secure for Brighton. Now, Boxing icon, Tyson Fury, who is also a Manchester United fan, has given a scathing review of the game . In a short clip uploaded to his Instagram story, Fury bemoaned: “I tell you what, never mind the…

SAMSON OPEYEMI BENJAMIN Poularly known as Nazkii was born in IFON, Osun State and raised in Minna,Niger State but has family roots in Osun State. In 2019,Nazkii decided to pursue a career in music after graduating secondary school when he was 19 years old, He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing debut Single “FOLA” in 2021 Ever since then he has Promised to improve and give us some DOPE AfroElectronic/Street vibes.His Role Model’s are Fela,wizkid,davido,burnaBoy,Olamide,Bob marley,naira marley Sunny ADE,Portable,Sade ADU,Small doctor,zlatan,Qdot and Many MORE This new song of NAZKII “Friday Cruise” featuring Papiwizzy Is a…

A Frontline House of Representative aspirant for Ilorin East/South Federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC , Abdulwaheed Oluwanishola Jimmy Idiagbon on Friday 6th of May, 2022, picked his nomination and expression of interest forms with an assurance that if elected, he will take the constituency to a future of progress and prosperity. He joins the growing list of aspirants jostling for the ticket of the All Progressive Congress which holds its primaries this month. This makes him an official contender for the Ilorin East/South Constituency APC ticket in the forthcoming primary election. According to him,…

President Muhamamdu Buhari has told Igbo leaders that the fate of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will be determined by a court. Buhari said this while meeting with leaders from the region at the New Government House in Abakaliki, capital of the State. The South-East Leaders had appealed to Buhari to release Kanu and other Igbo youths in detention across the country during their first meeting on Thursday May 5. At Friday’s meeting, Charles Mkpuma, chairman of the south-east traditional rulers, repeated the plea. However, President Buhari stated that it is important that the court makes…